National Professional Qualifications
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are nationally recognised professional development programmes, accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).
You can register your interest in, or apply for, an NPQ here.
The programmes;
- last between 12-18 months.
- are delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face sessions, and online self-study.
- are either focused on a specialist area of teaching or a type of leadership.
Inspiration Trust are proud to be an Associate College of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), which means we are delivering our NPQs in partnership with England’s flagship teacher development provider.
Specialist programmes
NPQ in Leading Teacher Development
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.This includes anyone interested in mentoring trainees or Early Career Teachers.
NPQ in Leading Teaching
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
NPQ in Leading Literacy
This course is for teachers and middle leaders who have, or want to have responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.
NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school. Learn how to create a culture of good behaviour and high expectations in which staff and pupils can thrive.
NPQ in Leading Primary Maths
This course builds on the knowledge you already have as an experienced teacher or middle leader, in addition to your prior learning about Maths mastery, and focuses on what you need to know and be able to do to effectively lead the Maths practice of others.
Leadership programmes
NPQ in Senior Leadership
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. Develop your leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in your school.
NPQ in Headship
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school. Develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an outstanding headteacher.
NPQ in Early Years Leadership
Develop expertise in leading high-quality early years education and care, as well as effective staff and organisational management.
NPQ for SENCOs
This course is designed for current, or aspiring, SENCOs, and experienced teachers and leaders who are seeking to develop their expertise in leading special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision in their school.
NPQ in Executive Leadership
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools. Develop the expertise you need to become an outstanding executive leader, leading change and improvement across your group of schools or multi-academy trust.
National Professional Qualification Frameworks
If you have any questions about our NPQ programmes, or would like to know more, please contact us on inspirationteachinghub@inspirationtrust.org or 01603 733443.