National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
International Educator Hub (IEH) is very proud to be collaborating with University College London (UCL) Institute of Education (IOE) in the delivery of the reputable National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). UCL Institute of Education has been designated as the UK DfE (Department for Education) approved provider for the suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQ). UCL Institute of Education (IOE) has been ranked number one for education worldwide every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. To find out more about UCL IOE programmes view here.
Why?: Professionally develop and up-skill yourself. Gain professional international certification from a leading university in the UK, preparing you for growth, success and validation as an educator.
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Designed to equip teachers and school leaders within the SEND landscape. If you are interested in developing expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or undertaking a SENCO role in future.
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Designed for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.
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Designed 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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Designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.
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Designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
Click on the link below to register your interest in the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) you would like to start in October/November 2026 (Cohort 10).
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
Key Updates:
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DfE Registration window scheduled to open September – October 2026.
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TRN (Teacher Reference Number) Service expected to go live September – October 2026.
What will you learn?
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Teaching - you will learn how to support teachers at all levels in your school to develop their knowledge and classroom skills in leading teaching.
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School culture - you will strengthen your ability and that of your colleagues to contribute to a school culture in which pupils can thrive and succeed.
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How pupils learn - you will deepen your knowledge of the best ways to develop, adapt, embed and practice good models of learning across the whole school community.
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Subject and curriculum - you will learn how to support and improve high quality teaching, learning and assessment in your subject or phase.
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Implementation - you will learn how to implement change successfully within your context by understanding the stages of implementation and applying them with the support of your facilitators and colleagues.
What are the benefits for your school?
We know that our children and young people need teachers who are committed to their education and are confident learners themselves. Our programmes have been developed with teachers and leaders to:
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Create professionally confident teachers and leaders.
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Grow the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge to use the evidence-base for the benefit of their children and young people.
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Retain the best teachers who are excellent, collaborative role models for their schools and communities.
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Inspire leaders who can harness the power of rich learning environments for their children and young people no matter the current circumstances.
