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

Funding arrangements and scholarships are still to be confirmed for the Autumn 2024 cohort. We will update this page once we have received information from the Department for Education.

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:

The Department for Education (DfE) are currently not accepting registrations for Autumn 2024 cohort as they complete the maintenance of their registration portal which is expected to be open in July 2024.

UCL Institute of Education is encouraging prospective participants to complete the form linked below to register your interest in pursuing an NPQ with UCL as your provider for the Autumn 2024 cohort. You will need to select Exchange Teaching Hub from the list of delivery partners.

Once the DfE registration portal re-opens, applicants who have completed this form will be emailed the DfE registration link to complete their registration with the DfE.

Leadership NPQs:

Specialist NPQs: