National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

NET Inspire is proud to be delivery partners with Teach First to deliver the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). We will work together with Teach First to develop and deliver these high quality programmes, based on DfE frameworks. You can find out more about Teach First and its outcomes by visiting https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/developing-with-us.

NPQs List
NPQ for SENCOs (NPQSENCO)

The National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinators (NPQSENCO) is for new, existing and aspiring SENCOs and those who want to understand what underpins successful SEND leadership.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 18 months

Course overview
The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQSENCO. It is a brand new NPQ designed to replace the NASENCO qualication.

 
Who should apply?
The National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinators (NPQSENCO) is for new, existing and aspiring SENCOs and those who want to understand what
underpins successful SEND leadership.

 
Modules include:

  • School culture
  • Teaching
  • Identification and assessment
  • Behaviour
  • Statutory framework
  • Professional development
  • Leading and managing provision
  • Implementation
  • Working in partnership

 
Programme benefits

  • Grow your expertise as a leader of SEND
  • Create a culture where pupils with SEND can thrive
  • Access training rated outstanding by Ofsted
  • Learn about the statutory framework for SEND
  • Opportunities for free 1:1 support and coaching
  • DfE funding will target teachers and leaders serving schools in more deprived communities

 

For more information on the NPQSENCO course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQSENCO - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Headship (NPQH)

The National Professional Qualification in Headship (NPQH) is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 18 months

Course overview
The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQH. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 
Who should apply?
The National Professional Qualification in Headship (NPQH) is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

 
Modules include:

  • Strategy and improvement
  • Teaching and curriculum excellence
  • Leading with impact
  • Working in partnership
  • Managing resources and risks
  • Increasing capability

 
Programme benefits

  • On-the-job leadership training
  • Challenge and support – through a coach and/or mentor
  • Access to high-quality resources, drawing on up-to-date research and evidence
  • Professional development from and with credible peers
  • Opportunities for structured reflection

 

For more information on the NPQH course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQH - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) is for teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour or supporting student wellbeing in their school. For example, learning managers or roles with other pastoral responsibilities.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 12 months

NPQLBC (National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture)

The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQLBC. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 

Who should apply?

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) is for teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour or supporting student wellbeing in their school. For example, learning managers or roles with other pastoral responsibilities.

 

Modules include:
  • Behaviour and teaching
  • School culture
  • Enabling conditions for good behaviour
  • Complex behavioural needs
  • Professional development
  • Implementation

 

Programme benefits
  • Take your career to the next level
  • Broaden and deepen your expertise in your specialist area
  • Create a culture in which staff and pupils thrive
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities

 

For more information on the NPQLBC course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQLBC - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy (NPQLL) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 12 months

Course overview
The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQLL. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 
Who should apply?
This programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.

 
Modules include:

  • Teaching
  • Developing Language
  • Developing Reading
  • Developing Writing
  • Professional development
  • Implementation

 
Programme benefits

  • Develop as a specialist in your role
  • Gain the skills for successful leadership
  • Learn to effectively support colleagues
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities

 

For more information on the NPQLL course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQLL - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM)

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for primary maths across the primary phase.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 10 months

Course overview
The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQLPM. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 
Who should apply?
The National Professional Qualification in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for primary maths across the primary phase.

 
Modules include:

  • Classroom practice
  • Adaptive teaching
  • School culture
  • How pupils learn
  • Subject and curriculum

 
Programme benefits

  • Develop as a specialist in your role
  • Gain the skills for successful leadership
  • Learn to effectively support colleagues
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities
  • Access training rated outstanding by Ofsted

 

For more information on the NPQLPM course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQLPM - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 12 months

NPQLTD (National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development)

The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQLTD. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 

Who should apply?

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.

 

Modules include:
  • Teaching
  • Designing effective professional development
  • Delivering effective professional development
  • Implementation

 

Programme benefits
  • Gain a prestigious professional qualification
  • Increase your expertise in leading successful teacher development
  • Get practical skills to take you to the next level as a school leader
  • Get practical skills to take you to the next level as a school leader
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities

 

For more information on the NPQLTD course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQLTD - Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching (NPQLT) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 12 months

NPQLT (National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching)

The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQLT. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 

Who should apply?

The National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching (NPQLT) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.

Modules include:

  • Teaching
  • School culture
  • How students learn
  • Subject and curriculum
  • Classroom practice
  • Adaptive teaching
  • Assessment
  • Professional development
  • Implementation

 

Programme benefits
  • Develop as a specialist in your role
  • Gain the skills for successful leadership
  • Learn to effectively support colleagues
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities

 

For more information on the NPQLT course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQLT- Teach First.pdf

NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

The National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.

Delivered by Our partner Teach First

Course duration 18 months

Course overview
The Department for Education accredits a range of providers to design, deliver, and assess the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Northern Education Trust will work in partnership with Teach First for the delivery of the NPQSL. It is a national qualification that provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement in aspiring staff.

 
Who should apply?
The National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.

 
Modules include:

  • School culture
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum and assessment
  • Behaviour
  • Additional and special needs
  • Professional development
  • Organisational management
  • Implementation
  • Working in partnership
  • Governance and accountability

 
Programme benefits

  • Grow your expertise as a senior school leader
  • Create a culture where all students can succeed
  • Build a supportive environment for colleagues and school leaders
  • Free one-to-one support and coaching from Teach First if you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities

 

For more information on the NPQSL course, including course times and dates, please see our flyer:

NPQSL - Teach First.pdf