TDT National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

 

 

Develop > Qualify > Progress

New, prestigious, nationally recognised qualifications, completely reformed from 2021, to support the professional development of teachers and leaders at all levels, and deliver improved outcomes for young people.

TDT is proud to be a Lead Provider of NPQs, with sector leading satisfaction and pass rates amongst our participants and a growing reputation for a thoughtful, reflective approach to bringing the frameworks to life. Our design principles recognise the centrality of people, culture, sensemaking and implementation to sustainable continuous improvement, along with a flexible and mindful consideration of workload and the pressures of school life. We’re very proud to work with a network of Delivery Partners who bring local expertise and context to our robust national programmes.

What makes TDT different?

Watch our video below to find out more

TDT NPQs offer flexible, blended-learning qualifications for you and your staff,  rooted in the art, the craft and the science of School Improvement through People Development. Our evidence-informed curriculum design connects you to the latest research and best practice, and is delivered in a way that suits the busy working lives of teachers and leaders. 

Four, brand new Specialist qualifications and career routes for teachers and leaders who want to develop their expertise in specialist areas of teaching practice

NPQ for Leading Teacher Development

Lead the development of other staff in your school, through coaching, mentoring and designing the highest quality CPD programmes through the NPQLTD

NPQ for Leading Behaviour & Culture

Lead the improvement of pupil wellbeing, create calm classrooms, great pupil behaviour and a warm whole-school culture through the NPQLBC

NPQ for Leading Literacy

Become a skilful and research-informed professional who can lead the improvement of literacy teaching through the NPQLL

NPQ for Leading Teaching 

Lead great quality teaching & curriculum, whether in a subject, year-group, key stage or phase through the NPQLT

Four completely reformed and new Leadership qualifications for school, early years and system leadership

NPQ for Senior Leadership

Gain school-wide, senior leadership responsibilities and bring staff with you on the journey with the NPQSL

NPQ for Headship

Lead effective, school-wide change through the art, craft and science of people development with the NPQH

NPQ for Early Years Leadership

Lead successful improvement and change in your early years setting with the NPQEYL

NPQ for Executive Leadership

Take your leadership to new levels, working across multiple schools with the NPQEL

PLUS

Early Headship Coaching Offer: A 12-month programme which provides targeted support for teachers new to the role of headship, or for those in their first five years of headship

Key Areas of Learning

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Effective communication and teamwork

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Leadership clarity & team alignment

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Change management & implementation

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Professional learning & growth

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Self management & awareness

Course Structure & Approach

Our four specialist NPQs have one year of study followed by an assessment period.

Our four leadership NPQs have 18 months of study followed by an assessment period.

All our NPQs are a blend of flexible, high quality, online learning, online discussion, virtual seminars and face to face workshops, for a few hours study each week. This is followed by an assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real leadership and change.

Our research-rich Specialist and Leadership NPQs have an evidence-based curriculum design, connecting you to the latest research and best practice and cover all of the core content in the government’s Framework for each qualification

Our online modules guide you and your colleagues through understanding and implementing effective approaches to people-powered school improvement. You will be fully supported throughout by your course leader.

Course Structure Overview

Delivery of our NPQ curriculum is grounded in TDT’s values of:

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Smart

We are SMART – all of our programmes are deeply rooted in evidence. We want to know what works and seek out the brightest and the best minds to help shape our programmes.

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Heart

We have HEART – teaching and learning is about people and connection. Even the strongest evidence for improvement will be ineffective if not implemented by expert, empowered teachers at the front of the classroom. 

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Humble

We are HUMBLE – we are always curious, we are always learning. We are led by the evidence, but we also have the humility to keep testing our understanding and adapt.

 

KEY ACTIVITIES

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Hold a mirror up to your current setting, studying how it works

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Get a window into other types of schools – different phases, specialities, localities

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Courses designed for participants from a variety of backgrounds & schools

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Be properly prepared to deal with the most common real-life leadership
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Learn from detailed interviews with great leaders – not just what they do but how they think

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Experience repeated opportunities to practise real change and implementation

Our Delivery Partner Network

Our carefully selected network of 19 Delivery Partners deliver our courses across over 21 locations in England, Guernsey and the United Arab Emirates. Some Delivery Partners deliver in more than one region, so please ensure you are able to travel to your chosen local delivery location. 

Please use our interactive map and list of courses below to see where our partners are based and what courses they are offering. 

October '23 Cohort
BTSA
SL
Church of England
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Education Durham
LTD, LT, LL, SL, H, EYL
States of Guernsey
LL
LEAD Teaching School Hub
LBC, LT, LL, SL, H, EHCO
Learners First Schools Partnership
LBC, LT, LL, SL, H, EYL
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
EYL
London South Teaching School Hub
LBC, LT, SL, H, EYL, EHCO
The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT)
LTD
Oxfordshire Teaching School Hub
LBC, LTD, LT, SL
Prince Henry's Teaching School Hub
LTD, LT, LL, SL, H, EHCO
Teacher Development Trust
EL
Thames South Teaching School Hub
SL, H, EYL, EHCO
The Julian Teaching School Hub
LT, LTD, SL, H
The Shared Learning Trust
LT
TKAT
LBC, LTD, LT
Tudor Grange Teaching School Hub
LBC, LTD, LT, LL, SL, H, EYL, EHCO
Unity Teaching School Hub
LTD, LL, SL, H, EHCO
Windsor Academy Trust
LBC, LTD, LT, LL
Zen PD / UAE Research Schools Network
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February '24 Cohort
BTSA
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Church of England
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Education Durham
LBC
States of Guernsey
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LEAD Teaching School Hub
LTD, LT, SL, H, EYL, EHCO
Learners First Schools Partnership
LBC, LTD, LT, LL, SL, H, EYL, EL
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
EYL
London South Teaching School Hub
LTD, LL, SL, EYL, EL
The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT)
LTD
Oxfordshire Teaching School Hub
LL, H, EYL
Prince Henry's Teaching School Hub
LBC, LT, SL, H, EYL, EHCO
Teacher Development Trust
EL
Thames South Teaching School Hub
LBC, LTD, LT, LL
The Julian Teaching School Hub
LBC, LTD, LT, LL, SL, H, EYL, EHCO
The Shared Learning Trust
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TKAT
SL, H
Tudor Grange Teaching School Hub
LT, LTD, LBC, SL, H, EL
Unity Teaching School Hub
LBC, LT, SL, EYL, EHCO
Windsor Academy Trust
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Zen PD / UAE Research Schools Network
LT, SL, H

Funding and Cost Details

TDT NPQs are available for participation for October 2023 and February 2024. Course prices are for 2023/24 academic year

UK Price if not eligible for scholarship
Leading Teacher Development - NPQLTD
£899
Leading Teaching - NPQLT
£899
Leading Behaviour & Culture - NPQLBC
£899
Leading Literacy - NPQLL
£899
Early Years Leadership - NPQEYL
£1,149
Senior Leaders - NPQSL
£1,149
Headteachers - NPQH
£1,899
Executive Leaders -NPQEL
£4,050
Government scholarships - available for staff who meet suitability criteria
Leading Teacher Development - NPQLTD
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Leading Teaching - NPQLT
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Leading Behaviour & Culture - NPQLBC
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Leading Literacy - NPQLL
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Early Years Leadership - NPQEYL
Fully funded for all staff, qualified to at least level 3, in a local authority nursery in England, in a pre-school class that’s part of a school in England, in a private nursery that is registered with Ofsted or as a childminder or nanny and registered with Ofsted
Senior Leaders - NPQSL
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Headteachers - NPQH
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*
Executive Leaders -NPQEL
Fully funded for any staff working in state-funded schools and state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England*

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