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    Posted by: gilly72 02/02/2009 at 04:18
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    I am currently a Deputy Head of a large school (over 1000)

    I was previously unsuccessful with an NPQH application and have now worked hard to develop weak areas. I was wondering if anyone out there has been successful with the recent re-vamped course.

    Would anyone out there be kind enough to share their successful application form so that i can see the type of layout and level of detail needed?
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    Posted by: tipster6 22/05/2009 at 15:31
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    Hi - In Wales we are allowed to apply once a year. I have applied 6 times now and failed each year. I have attained from friends successful applications and have been amazed to find that the content in my own application is clearly much stronger. I have even based my application on similar lines to their successful applications and still not made it. I really do think it is all wrong as my own career has been strangulated to death by a system that fails to give me the equal opportunity of undertaking the NPQH. It really is an abysmal selection system that in truth is looking more and more like a lucky dip lottery.  

     If you can leave me a contact email ad, I will let you see 3 successful applications.

     

    Regards Pete 
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    Posted by: ejayc 24/09/2009 at 20:37
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    Hi

    If possible could I also have a look at those application forms. The hurdles we have to jump!!!!

    Thank you

    emma_jc@hotmail.com
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    Posted by: jules184 13/11/2009 at 14:35
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    Hi Pete,

     

    Just about to apply for next round myself for first time- any chance of sharing these applications with me? Would be grateful for any help

     

    Thanks

     

    Julie
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    Posted by: jules184 13/11/2009 at 14:38
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    Sorry- email address is edkinsj@bf8.md.e2bn.net.

     

    Thanks in advance
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    Posted by: JackieS 02/01/2010 at 00:27
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    Hi Pete,

    I am in the process of applying for NPQH and have drafted about 2/3 of the application form. I would be really grateful to have a look at examples of successful applications to give myself the confidence that I am on the right track (or not!) There is not much guidance on the 3 reasons for knowing that one is ready for headship and though I can think of several and back them up with evidence, I would like some exemplars so that I format my answers appropriately.

    My email address is imaths@yahoo.com

    Thanks very much,

    Jackie
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    Posted by: sandraulett 05/01/2010 at 12:32
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    Hi Jackie

    I am also in the middle of applying for headship.  Do you have any tips?  My email address is;

    sandraulett@hotmail.com

    Cheers sandra
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    Posted by: littlebrecks 05/01/2010 at 20:44
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    Hi there

    I too would really appreciate a look at the forms you have.

    Email is littlebrecks@yahoo.co.uk

    Cheers

     
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    Posted by: jayar 24/01/2010 at 13:27
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    Hi Pete,

     

    I am currently a Deputy Head of a medium size primary school facing npqh application form!!!!!!

    Would you be kind enough to share any examples of  successful application form so that I can see the type of layout and level of detail needed? I'am a bit frustrated at the moment........

     

    Kind regards,

    Kash

    my email address is kashab@btinternet.com
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    Posted by: HCP1 02/02/2010 at 12:28
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    Hi Pete,

     I am sorry to hear that you have had six attempts to gain a place on the NPQH.  A little hard to believe when we all know that there is such a demand for Headteachers.  It really says something about the system.  I like so many others have probably looked at the screen trying to get inside the minds of those we must impress!!! With little luck.  I see that you have three successful applications and would be grateful if you could forward them to me.  I would also be interested in your own as you have much stronger content.  You wonder what the criteria really is.  All the very best and good luck with your application.  I hope that one day soon you are one of the successful ones!

    Harry

    harry2471@hotmail.com
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