National Professional Qualifications

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are nationally recognised professional development programmes, accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).

NPQ applications are now closed for Spring 2025. We will update this page as soon as we have more information available about the next NPQ cohort.

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 Teaching School Hub are proud to be partnering with Best Practice Network (BPN) and the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) to deliver our NPQ programmes.  

The DfE allocate a set number of funded scholarships to each Lead Provider, who then allocate a number to us. As there are only a certain number of funded places available, we strongly encourage any potential applicants to complete our Expression of Interest form: we may be able to advise you to choose a particular Lead Provider depending on the availability of NPQ scholarships.   

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.  

Find out more about the NPQLT with BPN or NIoT. 

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. 

Find out more about the NPQLBC with BPN. 

Please note that we are not able to run either the NPQ in Leading Literacy or the NPQ in Leading Primary Maths locally in Norfolk. 

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. 

Find out more about the NPQSL with BPN or NIoT. 

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. 

Find out more about the NPQH with BPN or NIoT.  

We are delighted to be running the NPQH with NIoT in collaboration with Unity Teaching School Hub. 

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. 

Find out more about the NPQSENCO with BPN or NIoT. 

We are delighted to be running the NPQSENCO with NIoT in collaboration with Unity Teaching School Hub. 

Please note that we are not able to run either the NPQ in Early Years Leadership or the NPQ in Executive Leadership locally in Norfolk. 

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.