National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
The International Educator Hub is very proud to be collaborating with UCL Institute of Education in the delivery of the reputable National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for Cohort 1 (commencing October/November 2025). UCL Institute of Education has been designated as a DfE (Department for Education, UK) approved provider for the new suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQ). UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and has been rated as the world number one for Education for the eighth year in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject. To find out more about UCL IOE programmes you can view the profile here.
Why?: Professionally develop and upskill yourself. Gain professional international certification from a leading university in the UK, preparing you for growth and success as an educator.
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Designed 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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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 2025.
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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE​​​
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Key Updates:
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DfE Registration Window: Scheduled to open on 8 September 2025.
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TRN (Teacher Reference Number) Service: Also expected to go live on 8 September.
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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.
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What are the benefits for your school?
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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.
