NPQ Overview
About the reformed NPQ programme
The Specialist and Leadership NPQs provide training and support for teachers and school leaders at all levels, from those who want to develop expertise in high-quality teaching practice, such as leading teacher development, to those leading multiple schools across trusts.
The NPQ programme is part of a wider set of teacher development reforms which together will create a ‘golden thread’ of high-quality evidence underpinning the support, training and development available through the entirety of a teacher’s career. NPQs have been designed with teachers and leaders in mind using the latest evidence and can be completed flexibly around existing commitments. Study can last between 12 and 18 months, depending on participants’ chosen NPQ.
L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub has selected TDT as Lead Provider for the design of materials for their programmes, and works in partnership with L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub to support and extend our delivery offer.
About Teacher Development Trust (TDT)
Teacher Development Trust was founded by teachers in 2012, the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) is the national charity for effective professional development in schools and colleges. With support from CUREE, TES Global and Durham University, they have led the way in commissioning and publishing guidance around effective CPD, including the Developing Great Teaching report in 2015, which underpinned the development of the Department of Education (England)’s and the Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development in 2016. The development of this Standard was led by an Expert group Chaired by their CEO, David Weston.
TDT’s work is underpinned by the key principles of effective teacher professional development and learning. Using a strong international evidence base of what constitutes successful teacher professional development, we are working with the entire education sector to promote the principles of good CPD. To find out more about TDT click here.
Leadership NPQ:
NPQEL – National Professional Executive Leadership
NPQH - National Professional Headship
NPQSL - National Professional Senior Leadership
NPQEYL - National Professional Early Years Leadership
Please note, all handbooks related to each programme can be located at the bottom of each link.
Specialist NPQ:
NPQLL - National Professional Leading Literacy
NPQLT - National Professional for Leading Teaching
NPQLTD - National Professional for Leading Teacher Development
NPQBC - National Professional for Behaviour and Culture
Please note, all handbooks related to each programme can be located at the bottom of each link.
All of the NPQ programmes have been designed to work for you, and some common features include:
- Local Cohort Groups meaning less travel time, and online self-study that can be accessed at any time and from anywhere, for easy access and reference whenever needed.
- Tailored content through regular assessments and surveys and real-life situations so you can see yourself in examples which in turn support you to apply new techniques quickly.
- Access to National Specialist Tutors for each phase and subject who will provide additional support throughout each Programme.
Targeted support funding
Targeted support funding is available for some schools. This money goes directly to schools to support participants to do an NPQ. It’s not available for the early headship coaching offer.
State-funded primary schools with 1 to 150 pupils
Your school will receive a grant payment of £800 for each teacher or leader you employ who starts an NPQ in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
State-funded primary schools with more than 150 pupils
Your school will receive a grant payment of £200 for each teacher or leader you employ who starts an NPQ in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
State-funded secondary schools with 1 to 600 pupils
Your school will receive a grant payment of £200 for each teacher or leader you employ who starts an NPQ in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
State-funded 16 to 19 educational settings with 1 to 600 pupils
Your workplace will receive a grant payment of £200 for each teacher or leader you employ who starts an NPQ in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
TDT NPQ Programmes 2023/24
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October 2023/24 Cohort 5 |
NPQ Programmes available |
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Leadership |
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NPQH |
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Early Headship Coaching Offer |
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NPQSL |
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Specialist |
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NPQLL |
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NPQLT |
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NPQLBC |
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February 2024/25 Cohort 6 |
NPQ Programmes available |
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Leadership |
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NPQH |
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Early Headship Coaching Offer |
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NPQSL |
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NPQEYL |
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Specialist |
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NPQLL |
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NPQLT |
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NPQLBC |
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NPQLTD |
| NPQM (Maths) | |