NPQ news
- 02/05/25
Congratulations to our NPQ Specialist programme members!
Congratulations to our NPQ Specialist programme members from Cohort 3b who received their assessment results this week and have successfully completed their NPQ - we’re so proud of you!Read Full Story - 28/04/25
NPQ SENCO Conference – Impacting Practice across Essex
Saffron Teaching School Hub recently held its inaugural NPQ SENCO Conference – bringing 40 aspiring and current SENCOs together for a day of professional development, dialogue and discourse. Hosted by Saffron Walden County High School, and expertly facilitated by Phil Heath, Emma Carvalho a...Read Full Story - 11/03/25
Last call for NPQ applications
Recruitment for our April 2025 cohort of NPQ programmes is under way - there are just a few places remaining on our programmes.Read Full Story - 05/03/25
Enhanced confidence, skills, knowledge and outcomes – the lasting impact of an NPQ
Ongoing professional development is the cornerstone of successful schools. A holistic commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning is at the centre of excellent practice - and where that approach is in place, the impact is tangible and measurable. National Professional Qual...Read Full Story - 07/01/25
New Year, New You, New NPQ!
We’re pleased to share that the DfE has confirmed the funding package available to schools and teachers for NPQ programmes starting in Spring 2025. Applications for our April 2025 NPQ cohort are now open on our main NPQ page.Read Full Story - 11/11/24
Autumn 2024 NPQ cohort launch
Colleagues from across the Saffron Teaching School Hub region recently came together at Harlow Study Centre to launch our latest cohort of NPQ programmes, including the new NPQ SENCO. Starting in October 2024, over 90 teachers and leaders will be taking the next step on their professional...Read Full Story - 03/07/24
Measuring the impact of an NPQ
Engaging in an NPQ represents an investment of time, resources and expertise from programme members, school leaders and specialist facilitators alike. So, what is the return on that investment?Read Full Story - 29/04/24
NPQ Programmes - Apply Now!
Applications for fully funded NPQs starting in Autumn 2024 are now open.Read Full Story - 28/03/24
Welcome to our new NPQ Leadership Cohort
Hot on the heels of our Specialist launch, we were once again at Harlow Study Centre this week to welcome colleagues from across the region as they embark on the next steps of their leadership journey. Over 50 current and aspiring Senior Leaders and Headteachers joined the launch event...Read Full Story - 06/03/24
New NPQ for SENCOs - starting Autumn 2024
The NPQ for SENCOs is the latest qualification in the DfE’s Golden Thread of Professional Development and is a valuable addition to the NPQ suite. The new NPQ for SENCOs will be the mandatory qualification for SENCOs from September 2024, with the programme launching early in the Autu...Read Full Story - 01/03/24
Welcome to our new NPQ Specialist Cohort
We were delighted to welcome our new cohort of specialist NPQ programme members to Harlow Study Centre on 29 February 2024. Colleagues from schools and settings across the region came together for their introductory conference, including our first cohort for the new NPQ Leading Primary Mathemat...Read Full Story - 14/02/24
NPQs - register your interest for Autumn 2024
Applications for our February 2024 NPQ cohort are now closed - the next cohort will be in Autumn 2024. If you would like to be kept up to date with information about our Autumn 2024 NPQ cohort, including the new NPQ for SENCOs, please complete our Expression of Interest form.Read Full Story