National Professional Qualification
Balcarras & Odyssey Teaching School Hubs are delighted to work in collaboration with UCL to provide National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) within the Gloucestershire region and surrounding areas. These events will be held at either Balcarras School or Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham.
NPQ Leading Primary Mathematics (NPQLPM)
For teachers who have, or aspire to have responsibility for leading maths in a primary setting.
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NPQ Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
Designed for early years leaders qualified to at least Level 3 with full and relevant qualifications working in a wide range of Early Years (EY) settings including Private, Voluntary or Independent (PVI) with leadership responsibilities.
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NPQ Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
This programme will develop participants’ expertise in leading literacy by developing a deep understanding of evidence-based practice in language reading and writing.
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NPQ for Senior Leaders (NPQSL)
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a Senior Leader with cross school responsibilities.
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NPQ for Headteachers (NPQH)
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a Headteacher or Head of School with responsibility for leading a school. DfE is also introducing a targeted support package for teachers new to the role of Headship.
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NPQ for Leading Behaviour & Culture (NPQLBC)
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.
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NPQ for Leading Teaching Development (NPQLTD)
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.
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NPQ for Leading Teaching (& Curriculum) (NPQLT)
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
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Take a look at our video below for further information and how to register
What to do next ...
The process for applying for National Professional Qualifications (NPQ’s) has changed and all individual applicants must register with the DfE NPQ Registration Service prior to applying to their chosen NPQ Lead Provider. In addition, applications must be submitted by the teacher applying for the NPQ , and Headteacher’s agreement must be secured before registering with the DfE NPQ Registration Service.
Step 1: Register with the DfE
Click here for the registration service, or visit the DfE NPQ Registration Service at:
https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk
- The following information is required to register:
- Teacher Reference Number (TRN) Name as recorded by the Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA)
- Choice of NPQ (programme applying for)
- Lead Provider : UCL Institute to Education is the chosen NPQ provider of Balcarras & Odyssey Teaching School Hubs for Gloucestershire
- Delivery Partner: your local Teaching School Hub (Balcarras or Odyssey, based on school location)
Once registration is complete, the DfE will confirm registration to applicants and forward applicant details to our chosen Lead Provider - UCL Institute to Education.
Step 2: Complete application with UCL Institute of Education
UCL Institute of Education will contact applicants with a link to their UCL application form. On receipt of the completed application, headteachers will be contacted via email to confirm that the applicant has been accepted onto an NPQ programme as well as funding confirmation (if relevant)
Step 3: Programme Confirmation
NPQ delivery partners for Gloucestershire, Balcarras & Odyssey Teaching School Hubs will contact all participants about their chose NPQ dates and programme outline.