NPQs Archives - Teacher Development Trust

My NPQ for Leading Teaching journey with TDT

by Julia Ward | 25 May, 2023 | NPQs, Testimonial

NPQLT graduate Daniel Dowson, Shirley Heath Junior School, reflects of his NPQ journey with TDT and shares the impact this has had on his professional practice and the learning outcomes of his pupils How has participating in the NPQ benefited you? The National...

What you need to know about the new NPQEYL

by Gareth Conyard | 18 Jan, 2023 | 2023, NPQEYL

Gareth Conyard, Director of Education at Teacher Development Trust speaks about the importance of the new qualification available for the sector. Just over a decade ago I was lucky enough to work with Professor Cathy Nutbrown on her review of early years...

Professional Development for Early Years Staff webinar video

by Matthew Dean | 20 Sep, 2022 | 2022, Events, NPQs

The evidence for investing in the development of early years staff is clear. Better qualified staff help babies and young children develop and learn, with impacts that last into primary school, secondary school, and adulthood. Imagine how much more children could...

NPQ in Practice webinar video

by Matthew Dean | 4 Aug, 2022 | 2022, Events, NPQs, Webinars

In our free webinar video recorded on 29th June 2022, join TDT’s Head of Delivery, Bethan Hindley, TDT Director of Education, Gareth Conyard and current NPQLT participant, Sarah Dunsby for a panel discussion on NPQ career pathways, changes to leadership...

Taking the next step: qualify as an executive school leader

by David Weston | 25 Jul, 2022 | Leadership, NPQs

All about the new NPQ in Executive Leadership If you’ve been a headteacher or a head of school, you may be considering taking the next step in your career and learning to lead across a group of schools as an Executive Leader. If so, the government now fully funds* the...

What to expect from the NPQs – why sign up with TDT?

by Gareth Conyard | 17 May, 2022 | 2022, NPQs

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) have been around for nearly two decades but have recently had an overhaul. What has changed and what can you expect if you sign-up to do an NPQ with TDT? First, the wider context. The transformation of NPQs has...