ATHE
Level 7
QN: 603/7551/6
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ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Educational Leadership and Management for Headteachers and Principals
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 500 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 7
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
500 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Educational Leadership and Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the school or college as a learning organisation.
- Understand leadership and management in an educational setting.
- Understand leadership theories and management practices.
- Understand the impact of external factors on educational leadership practice
2
Leading and Managing School Operations and Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of leadership and management of school operations in achieving the strategic plan.
- Understand the role of human resources management in school strategic operations management
- Understand financial management in school strategic operations management.
- Be able to manage risks within learning organisations to deliver a safe environment for learners and staff.
3
Leading the Development of Effective Teaching and Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand curricula and attainment standards.
- Be able to create a positive environment and establish high standards for effective teaching and learning.
- Understand the importance of participating in activities beyond school borders to develop effective teaching and learning.
- Understand the importance of research in the development of effective teaching and learning.
- Be able to conduct an enquiry and research in order to improve school performance in teaching and learning
4
Leading the Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to create a quality vision and quality culture for effective pedagogy.
- Understand outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and the strategies to sustain and improve these functions.
- Be able to create a timetable to manage the curriculum and support the delivery of effective teaching and learning.
- Be able to assess the quality of teaching, learning, the curriculum and assessment in order to achieve the goal of effective pedagogy.
5
Leading the School Strategically
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between strategic management and leadership
- Be able to create a strategic plan to meet strategic objectives
- Be able to monitor and control the implementation of strategic plans.
- Be able to lead improvements in the school and/or department to meet strategic objectives.
6
Managing Change to Improve Teaching and Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the change process
- Be able to work with others in making effective changes in your organisation and area of work
- Be able to manage effective change to secure continuous improvement in your area of responsibility and in line with your school/college’s strategic plan
7
Managing Professional Development to Enable Teaching and Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan professional development opportunities for the development of effective teaching and learning in schools/colleges.
- Be able to evaluate the impact of professional development on teacher development and learners’ outcomes.
- Understand the role and benefits of learning communities in professional development.
8
Managing Resources to Enable Teaching and Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the conditions that enable effective teaching and learning
- Understand the range of resources available both within and outside the school/college to enable teaching and learning
- Be able to organise and manage resources efficiently within own area of responsibility to ensure teaching and learning leads to enhanced student attainment.
- Be able to implement a project to enable teaching and learning
9
Research into Contemporary Issues and Developments in Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand contemporary issues affecting education globally
- Understand fundamental goals, rights and responsibilities and their impact on education.
- Understand the role of teacher training in enhancing teacher effectiveness and facilitating educational change.
- Understand the impact of policy change on educational provision.
10
Using Data to Improve Instructional Practice and Enhance Student and Organisational Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how collecting and analysing data can help improve instructional practices, student and organisation performance.
- Know how to use various measures of data to improve instructions and enhance student performance.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7551/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2021