Leadership NPQs

Leadership NPQs

Senior Leaders, Heads & Executive Leaders

The Reformed National Professional Qualifications Introduction

DfE Announcement – May 2022

Teachers and leaders employed in state funded schools and state funded organisations that offer 16 19 places in  England will be able to access a FULLY FUNDED NPQ until 2023-2024

Every teacher a state-funded school employs who takes an NPQ in the 2023/24 academic year will receive a grant payment of:

  • £200 for state-funded primary schools regardless of size
  • £800 for state-funded primary schools with one to 150 pupils
  • £200 for state-funded secondary schools and state-funded 16-19 educational settings with one to 600 pupils

PLEASE SEE THE FULL INFORMATION HERE:

NPQ Funding Eligibility leaflet

Applications for the Spring 2024 cohort close Wednesday 20th December 2023

Click here to complete your DfE registration

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders.

The reformed NPQs offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and skills.

The frameworks continue the robust method of design and development, building on the evidence base and expert guidance already established in the ECF and the ITT Core Content Framework.

NPQs complete a golden thread, running from initial teacher training through to school leadership.

BPN Leaders Apprenticeships Levy and NPQs explained

NPQs – The Leadership Route

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders.

The reformed NPQs offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and skills.

The frameworks continue the robust method of design and development, building on the evidence base and expert guidance already established in the ECF and the ITT Core Content Framework.

NPQs complete a golden thread, running from initial teacher training through to school leadership.

About our lead provider

Best Practice Network

How to apply

Please click on the link below to apply and ensure you select The Golden Thread Teaching School Hub as your delivery partner and Best Practice Network as your lead provider.

NPQEYL (Early Years Leadership) Best Practice Network

NPQSL (Senior Leadership) Best Practice Network

NPQH (Headship) Best Practice Network

NPQEL (Executive Leadership) Best Practice Network

NPQ Explainer Video