At a glance
Course duration
12 - 18 Months
Face-to-face Events
3 - 6
Intakes
Spring/Autumn
Delivery
Local
Total Learning Hours
55-116 hours
Why complete a NPQ?
All of the qualifications are based on NPQ Frameworks which draw from the very latest evidence and research and complete the golden thread, running from initial teacher training through to school leadership, rooting teacher and school leader development in the best available evidence and collective wisdom of the profession.
Specialist NPQs
This programme is ideal for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.
This programme is ideal for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key or phase.
This programme is ideal for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and culture and/or supporting pupil well-being in their school.
Leadership NPQs
This programme is ideal for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.
This programme gives you the necessary skills to support children with special educational needs(SEN). Designed for current and aspiring SENCOs and school leaders.
Ideal for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
This programme is ideal for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher with responsibility for leading more than one school.
Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs
The following Apprenticeship programmes offer a standalone NPQ with the added benefits of extended leadership training, extra content & resources and the wraparound support offered by a dedicated Apprenticeship Tutor. Funding comes by way of a school's Apprenticeship Levy pot or government co-investment.
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key or phase.
✅Full NPQLT
✅Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.
✅Full NPQLTD
✅Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and culture and/or supporting pupil well-being in their school.
✅Full NPQLBC
✅Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
For aspiring or recently appointed senior leaders looking to improve their leadership capability. Includes:
✅Full NPQSL
✅Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
For current and aspiring headteachers looking to develop and apply the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership.
✅Full NPQH
✅Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
NPQs for International Schools
The prestigious National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), already widely recognised and trusted by the international schools sector, are accredited by England's Department for Education. Visit our international website to find out more.
View International NPQs