National Professional Qualifications

The reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) have been created to complete the golden thread of continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers, from the early stages of teacher development with the Early Career Framework (ECF) through to executive leadership. They are designed to offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and develop their skills, helping them to become more effective teachers and leaders inside and outside the classroom.

East Manchester Teaching School Hub is partnered with University College London (UCL) to deliver the full suite of National Professional Qualifications.

Join our NPQs

1. Register: Complete the DfE registration portal selecting UCL as your chosen provider. See the how to guide here
2. Apply: UCL will then send registrants an application form to complete and return
3. Begin: We will be in touch with your programme details after the cohort deadline

For more information on funding please visit our web page:  Cost for National Professional Qualifications 2024-25

Benefits to participants

Working with East Manchester Teaching School Hub and UCL, participants will have:

  • Access to world-leading research, evidence informed practice and knowledge exchange
  • An increased awareness and understanding of self as leader and of the behaviours needed to lead a school
  • Increased leadership confidence to implement school improvement, drive culture and ethos, curriculum,
  • Teaching and learning, assessment and develop organisational effectiveness
  • Time to reflect on your leadership practice and to network with a wide range of school leaders, and
  • Access to full coverage of the DfE’s NPQ qualification framework

Benefits to schools

Working with East Manchester Teaching School Hub and UCL, schools will:

  • Develop a strategic approach to leadership focused on improving pupil outcomes
  • Access programmes designed to enhance staff wellbeing, agency, recruitment and retention within your organisation
  • Engage in a joined-up approach to school improvement in your school and region
  • Learn about how to lead the implementation of effective, sustainable change
  • Grow leadership capacity built on evidence-informed practice that is responsive, agile and bespoke to your context.

Need more information?

If you would like further information or support in selecting your programme, please feel free to contact us.

East Manchester Teaching School Hub is proud to be part of the Cranmer Education Trust

Cranmer Education Trust is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity. Company registration number: 07687709. Registered Office: Cranmer Education Trust, c/o The Blue Coat School, Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SQ