NPQ Programmes

Saffron Teaching School Hub offers the following NPQ programmes with Teach First:

How do I apply for an NPQ programme?

Applications for Cohort 4b, starting in Spring 2025, are now open.

To apply, visit our main NPQ page here.

Find out more

For an overview of our NPQ programmes, see our NPQ Programmes Brochure.

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We are committed to working with schools in our area to build effective CPD pathways into their professional development programmes, continuing the 'golden thread' of teacher development from the early career years.

NPQs - what are the benefits?

Find out about the positive impact an NPQ can have on your career here.

In January 2023 the Saffron Teaching School Hub's first cohort received their specialist NPQ results. Our programme members undertook online learning, face to face conferences and online monthly seminars over that time, working on developing their knowledge and skills on their chosen specialism.

They worked in a group of peers from across phases, along with a pair of expert local facilitators, and made valuable connections and new networks including becoming part of both the Saffron TS Hub and Teach First communities.

Over that time, a lot changed. Some programme members took on new roles, or changed schools and others are now looking towards the next step of their career, all supported by the evidence of what great leadership looks like in their specialism.

We asked some of the programme members from our original cohort to reflect on the benefits their chosen Teach First NPQ has had for them. Here's what they said:

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