The closing date to join the Spring 2024 cohorts is the 18th January 2024

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and school leaders. They equip teachers with the expertise to lead sustainable improvement across their schools.

NPQs are designed to:

• provide training and support for teachers and leaders at all levels
• be completed flexibly around existing commitments
• deliver improved outcomes for children and young people

If you’re a teacher or leader, an NPQ can help you:

• improve your skills
• progress in your career

Funding

All NPQs are currently fully funded by the Department for Education, with the below grant payments being paid to settings that choose to engage with the programmes.

NPQ Programmes

NPQs can be divided into two groups:

• Leadership programmes, covering senior leadership; headship; executive leadership; and early years leadership.
• Specialist programme, covering the leadership of teaching; behaviour and culture; teacher development; and literacy.

How to Apply:

Leadership NPQs:

Specialist NPQs: