National Professional Qualifications

We are working with Best Practice Network to deliver the suite of National Professional Qualifications.

The National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a suite of DfE accredited qualifications for school leaders, designed to support professional development - helping school leaders and teachers become more effective.

Register your interest to secure a school-funded place for April 2026.

Why choose an NPQ?

All of the qualifications are based on NPQ Frameworks which draw from the very latest evidence and research and complete the golden thread, running from initial teacher training through to school leadership, rooting teacher and school leader development in the best available evidence and collective wisdom of the profession. 

Learn more about the benefits of NPQs for schools and individuals in our Guide to NPQs.

Download 'A Guide to NPQs' - advice and guidance for leaders and prospective applicants

To register for an NPQ, you'll need to:

• Create a DfE Identity account or sign in to your existing account
• Provide a Teacher Reference Number (TRN)
• If you’ve lost your TRN, use the Find a lost TRN service

NPQ Application Journey