NPQ news
- 17/11/25
Satisfaction Guaranteed! Measuring the impact of Saffron’s NPQ Programmes
High-quality professional development is not a luxury, it’s a necessity for driving sustained improvement in schools. Research consistently shows that effective CPD enhances teaching quality, strengthens leadership, and ultimately improves pupil outcomes. National Professional Qualifications...Read Full Story - 20/10/25
Ofsted’s New Framework Highlights Importance of Professional Development
The updated Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, launching in November 2025, places renewed emphasis on professional development and leadership learning - a significant boost for schools engaging with National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).Read Full Story - 06/10/25
Busting Myths about National Professional Qualifications
National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programmes are a key part of the Department for Education’s Golden Thread of professional development. They offer high-quality, evidence-informed training that can make a powerful difference to staff, pupils, pedagogy, and progress in schools. Despi...Read Full Story - 09/09/25
NPQ Funding - November 2025 Cohort
The Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed scholarship eligibility for the November 2025 National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) intake.Read Full Story - 08/09/25
New Year, New Cohort, New Approach – NPQ Partnerships for Cohort 5
Saffron Teaching School Hub is committed to supporting professional development across our region, and will be providing schools, teachers and leaders with access to the full suite of Specialist and Leadership NPQs. As well as continuing our longstanding partnership with Teach First, we are also...Read Full Story - 12/06/25
Growing Leaders, Growing Trust: How Inspires MAT and Saffron TSH are Shaping the Future Together
Ceri Jones, Inspires MAT CEO, shares his reflections with Kerrie McGivern, Saffron TSH Deputy Director. At Inspires Multi-Academy Trust, the commitment to “fulfilling potential, fostering belief, and seeking excellence” is more than a vision - it’s a lived reality. With a growin...Read Full Story - 09/05/25
NPQ launch events – connecting colleagues, developing networks and sharing aspirations
In May, Saffron Teaching School Hub hosted launch events for our new cohort of National Professional Qualifications. The purpose of these events is 3-fold: to connect committed colleagues from across our Hub region, introduce our team of fantastic facilitators and share our collective inten...Read Full Story - 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