National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for UK Schools
Meet your leadership challenges with National Professional Qualifications
We have partnered with Best Practice Network and Outstanding Leaders Network to offer NPQ qualifications designed by serving school leaders and subject matter experts to form a coherent learning pathway. The combination of online courses, face-to-face events and enrichment practice activity create a truly blended learning experience.
The qualifications are structured in such a way as to give candidates the option of moving on to the next qualification after completing their first, or simply completing one qualification if preferred.
Find out which NPQ is right for you:
NPQ in Executive Leadership
Read how NPQEL has made an impact on colleagues and their staffsettings.
Leaders Apprenticeship Pathways
Find out how all schools have access to ring-fenced funding to support staff.
National Professional Qualification for Headship
Learn how a NPQH focuses on the key skills needed for headship & leadership.
Apprenticeship Levy-funded Leadership Award
NPQs are the DfE’s flagship suite of qualifications for school leaders.

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Visit the Outstanding Leaders Partnership website for more information & how to apply: