National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a national suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and school leaders. They equip teachers with the expertise to lead sustainable improvement across their schools.

NPQs can be divided into two groups:

• Leadership programmes, covering senior leadership; headship; executive leadership; early years leadership and special educational needs.
• Specialist programme, covering the leadership of teaching; behaviour and culture; teacher development; literacy and leading primary maths.

Details about each of these programme is available via the links on the right-hand side of this page.

Apply to undertake a National Professional Qualification

Please visit the dedicated web page 'Explore Our NPQs' for the NPQ you are considering applying for. Check your eligibility and then follow the instruction in the 'How to Apply' section of the web page.