National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Central Region Schools Trust is committed to developing strong leadership at every level and is proud to work in partnership with multiple accredited NPQ providers to offer the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) to our staff.
Through collaborations with leading organisations such as Tudor Grange Teaching School Hub, Best Practice Network, Haybridge Teaching School Hub, Ambition Institute, the National Institute Teaching & Windsor Academy Trust, we ensure colleagues have access to high-quality, evidence-based programmes tailored to a variety of roles—from teacher development and behaviour management to senior leadership and executive headship.
These partnerships enable us to support professional growth across all career stages, align development with trust priorities, and build capacity for sustained school improvement.
Specialist NPQs (Designed to develop specific areas of teaching expertise)
- NPQ in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
- NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
- NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
- NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
- NPQ in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM)
Leadership NPQs (Designed to prepare teachers for broader leadership roles)
- NPQ in Early Years Leadership
- NPQ in SEND
- NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
- NPQ in Headship (NPQH)
- Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)
- NPQ in Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
Support Staff NPQs
- NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
- NPQ in SEND