Your recommendation

National professional qualification (NPQ) framework

We think you should use the Department for Education (DFE) framework.

What it offers

Free access to NPQs for teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools and organisations that offer places to 16 to 19 year olds in England.

Benefits

  • confidence that providers will be subject to a quality assurance mechanism through Ofsted inspection to ensure the best support
  • a reformed suite of NPQ training and support
  • quick and easy access through direct contact with your local teaching school hub

All frameworks also offer:

  • compliance with the relevant procurement regulations
  • suppliers pre-checked by the approved framework provider
  • pre-agreed terms and conditions
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