CPC Education Professional Services Framework – Lot 5

Overview

AlphaPlus is an approved supplier on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Education Professional Services Framework for Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services.

We support education providers to build strong, sustainable leadership capacity, equipping leaders at all levels with the skills, knowledge and resilience needed to drive improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes.

How we support CPC members

We work with schools, colleges, trusts and system leaders to strengthen leadership capability across the education system.

Our services include:

• Strategic leadership and vision setting – Supporting leaders to define and communicate clear, future-focused organisational direction
• School improvement and change management – Building capability to lead change and implement data-driven improvement strategies
• Inclusive leadership – Developing leadership approaches that support SEND, wellbeing and diverse learner needs
• Coaching and mentoring – Delivering structured programmes to support leadership development and succession planning
• Workforce development and staff wellbeing – Strengthening team performance, retention and resilience
• Governance and accountability – Supporting compliance, oversight and effective engagement with governing bodies
• Assessment and data leadership – Enabling leaders to use data, moderation and quality assurance to improve outcomes
• Strategic planning and inspection readiness – Preparing leadership teams for inspection and long-term development planning

Our approach

AlphaPlus combines deep sector expertise with practical delivery to support leadership development at scale.

• End-to-end support: From policy and strategy through to delivery in schools and system-wide programmes
• Bespoke programmes: Tailored training aligned to organisational priorities, contexts and budgets
• Expert-led delivery: Delivered by senior practitioners with extensive experience in education reform and assessment
• Modular design: Flexible programmes that can be adapted to specific needs and leadership levels
• Applied learning: Interactive workshops focused on real-world challenges and practical implementation

Our training spans key areas of leadership, governance and assessment, ensuring leaders are equipped to respond to the evolving demands of education systems.

Case study: School reform through data-driven leadership

AlphaPlus supported a large-scale school reform programme focused on improving quality and equity across education systems.

We worked with stakeholders to develop more balanced approaches to school performance, combining attainment and progress measures to better inform decision-making and improvement planning.

Our support included:

• Designing value-added performance measures
• Conducting feasibility studies across diverse settings
• Evaluating the effectiveness of performance frameworks
• Supporting data-informed inspection and improvement planning

This approach provided leaders with a stronger evidence base to identify priorities, address gaps and improve outcomes.

Case study: Leadership and assessment reform at scale

AlphaPlus delivered a major programme combining leadership development with assessment system reform.

We built leadership capacity through targeted training, enabling leaders to:

• Develop strategic action plans aligned to system priorities
• Strengthen instructional leadership and teacher development
• Build collaborative networks focused on continuous improvement
• Apply data and self-evaluation to drive school improvement

Alongside this, we developed expertise in assessment design and quality assurance, supporting the introduction of robust, evidence-based systems.

This integrated approach strengthened both leadership capability and system performance, supporting sustainable, long-term reform.

Why AlphaPlus

• Proven track record delivering leadership and reform programmes in the UK and internationally
• Deep expertise in assessment, governance and system improvement
• Flexible, scalable delivery tailored to client needs
• Strong focus on practical impact, capacity building and sustainability

Accessing our services

CPC members can access AlphaPlus through the Education Professional Services Framework, providing a compliant and efficient route to specialist leadership development and support services