The Avila Partnership between St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls, Carshalton, and Ursuline High School, Wimbledon, has been a delivery partner of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for The Catholic Education Service (CES) and Church of England Education Office (CEFEL) since its inception in February 2022.
We are delighted to share with you that the above provider was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all categories following their recent Ofsted inspection. Avila, with the assistance of school leaders from across the Archdiocese, has trained over 170 education professionals in a number of different NPQs. We wish to recognise the work of our partners Avila Lambeth; Bishop Thomas Grant School & Corpus Christi Primary School. Avila Lewisham; Bonus Pastor Catholic College and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Merton, St Michael’s Catholic College, Bermondsey, St Teresa’s R.C. Primary School, Morden and Wimbledon College in this achievement and thank them sincerely for their hard work and efforts.
From November 2024, a further 49 participants are enrolled on Avila’s next cohort of NPQ courses focusing on ‘SEND’, ‘Senior Leadership’ and ‘Leading Behaviour and Culture’.
The Ofsted report stated that participants of the NPQ programmes benefit from “exceptional training” received from “highly skilled and expert trainers, facilitators and coaches” which are well suited to the individual participant’s needs. The bespoke approach enables participants “to develop as leaders in their current roles and prepares them extremely well for their next stage of career progression.” Many of our facilitators and coaches have worked or work in our Catholic schools, contributing fully to the common good.
Maria Noone and Eoin Kelly, Headteachers of St Philomena’s and Ursuline High School are looking forward to further strengthening leadership development across the schools in the Archdiocese.
Read the full report here>> https://npqavila.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/10326117-Church-of-England-NPQ-Final-report-094048.pdf
To find out more about the NPQs on offer, please visit the Avila website>> Avila (npqavila.co.uk)
