Tutor Support, Mark Ellis and Mia Jones have been fantastic.
Carole McPhee
5/5★★★★★
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6,000+
Learners on programme
146
Local authority partners
Ofsted
Good provider
100%
Levy-funded
Why partner with NCE
Plan, transfer and draw down every available pound, without adding to your budget.
Align programmes to your trust's priorities, succession needs and EDI commitments.
Captiva Talent Partnership helps you attract, retain and promote great people.
Track engagement, completions and impact through a single, transparent dashboard.
Ofsted-graded provision, CMI accreditation and a national reputation for delivery.
Curricula co-designed with school leaders, MAT executives and local authorities.
Who we work with
From 5-school trusts to national MATs, we partner on workforce strategy and bespoke cohort delivery.
146 LAs work with NCE on early careers, youth services and inclusive leadership pipelines.
Standalone schools access the same levy-funded programmes through our LA and trust partnerships.
Captiva Talent Partnership
Captiva combines NCE's levy expertise with end-to-end talent services, so trusts can plan succession, fill hard-to-recruit roles and grow leaders from within, all under one partnership.
We map your workforce priorities, levy position and progression goals.
Pick from our accredited catalogue or co-design a bespoke pathway.
We handle eligibility, enrolment, scheduling and learner support end-to-end.
Quarterly review of attendance, outcomes and on-the-job evidence.
Tutor Support, Mark Ellis and Mia Jones have been fantastic.
I love listening to all of the experts and soaking in their knowledge.
The level of support from SLT tutors, thought-provoking lectures and resources to make you question your everyday practice.
Inspirational NCE team and speakers.
With each new piece of learning, I feel empowered.
High quality tutors, presenters, materials and support.
I love the PLDs, with such high quality speakers and the NCE podcasts.
Excellent range of speakers and superb support from James Potter.
The quality of tutors and lecturers has been a real highlight.
The depth of knowledge and support from many different schools of thought beyond education.
I am learning so much about myself as a leader. Networking with colleagues is great and I am fully supported by the NCE team.
Excellent professional learning days and support from tutors.
Tutor Support, Mark Ellis and Mia Jones have been fantastic.
I love listening to all of the experts and soaking in their knowledge.
The level of support from SLT tutors, thought-provoking lectures and resources to make you question your everyday practice.
Inspirational NCE team and speakers.
With each new piece of learning, I feel empowered.
High quality tutors, presenters, materials and support.
I love the PLDs, with such high quality speakers and the NCE podcasts.
Excellent range of speakers and superb support from James Potter.
The quality of tutors and lecturers has been a real highlight.
The depth of knowledge and support from many different schools of thought beyond education.
I am learning so much about myself as a leader. Networking with colleagues is great and I am fully supported by the NCE team.
Excellent professional learning days and support from tutors.
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