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Flying High

Teaching School Hub

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

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NPQs


At Flying High Teaching School Hub we recognise the positive impact that strong leadership can have on a school community, from improving educational outcomes to fostering a positive learning environment for students. That’s why we’re passionate about supporting leadership development at all levels.

We partner with Teach First to deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.

These national programmes are of the highest standard and are designed to help leaders create a clear vision for their school or area of responsibility, and develop practice with their peers. They provide knowledge, skills, and expertise for leaders and practitioners at each stage of their careers.

Our experienced facilitators guide participants through each NPQ module. At the end of the programme, participants complete a national assessment case study.

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At Flying High Teaching School Hub, we offer the full range of NPQs.

Whole School Leadership:
Senior Leadership, Early Years Leadership, SEND and Headship.

Specialist: Leading Teaching, Leading Teacher Development, Leading Behaviour and Culture, Leading Primary Maths and Leading Literacy

The next cohort is open now and will start in November 2026. There is one cohort per year.

We cannot accept your application without both of these forms.

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Delivery model


NPQs are a blended model of online and face to face learning, including 2 one day conferences focused on practice in schools. Teach First’s materials are adapted and tailored to meet the needs of schools in our area and informed by the best and most recent evidence.  Our in person conferences are delivered by subject experts who are highly experienced in school leadership.  

include:

  • keynote speakers from current expert leaders
  • expert leadership panel discussion to stimulate thinking and share practice
  • opportunity to meet fellow leaders and develop peer networks
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NPQ in Executive Leadership is designed for senior leaders responsible for multiple schools. Whether you lead a trust or oversee a group of schools, this programme will help you:

  • Set and sustain a clear strategic direction
  • Build systems that support collaboration and continuous improvement across diverse teams and contexts
  • Lead with confidence across diverse teams and contexts

NPQ in Headship is designed for current and aspiring headteachers. Whether you’re taking on your first headship or aiming to strengthen your leadership, this programme will help you:

  • Build the confidence and expertise to lead a school
  • Develop and sustain a clear strategic vision
  • Lead school-wide improvement with lasting impact

NPQ SEND is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of SEND and lead meaningful change in their setting. Whether you’re already in role or aspiring to it, this NPQ will help you:

  • Lead SEND provision effectively in your school or setting
  • Understand and apply the statutory SEND framework with confidence
  • Create an inclusive culture where all pupils feel supported and can achieve ambitious outcomes

NPQ in Early Years Leadership is designed for current and aspiring leaders in  nurseries and schools. It will help you:

  • Strengthen your leadership to improve outcomes for young children
  • Build a supportive, development-focused environment
  • Lead strategic change to support all children’s development, which includes children with additional and special educational needs.

NPQ in Senior Leadership is for teachers who are, or want to be, senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities. It will help you:

  • Strengthen your leadership practice to drive school-wide improvement
  • Build a positive school culture where staff and pupils succeed
  • Lead strategic change using evidence-informed approaches

NPQ in Leading Teaching is for current or aspiring subject and phase leaders who want to drive lasting improvements in classroom. The NPQLT will help you:

  • Develop your expertise in curriculum design, assessment, adaptive teaching and professional development.
  • Lead with purpose, creating a culture of high-quality teaching and continuous improvement.
  • Support your team to plan effective lessons, meet diverse pupil needs and raise attainment—without increasing workload.

NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture is for current or aspiring school leaders who want to create a supportive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.  The NPQLBC will help you:

  • Develop your expertise in behaviour management, motivation, self-regulation and inclusive school culture.
  • Lead with confidence, creating a safe, respectful learning environment that supports every pupil’s success.
  • Support your colleagues to embed consistent, evidence-informed approaches to behaviour and wellbeing across your school.

NPQ in Leading Teacher Development is for teachers who lead, or aspire to lead, the development of others – whether that’s trainees, early career teachers or colleagues across the school. The NPQLTD will help you:

  • Build your expertise  in coaching, mentoring and professional learning design.
  • Lead with clarity, creating a culture where all teachers grow and thrive.
  • Support your colleagues to improve their practice and boost pupil outcomes.

NPQ in Leading Literacy is for teachers who lead, or aspire to lead, literacy across a school or phase. Whether you’re supporting early reading or developing whole-school strategies, the NPQLL will help you:

  • Build your expertise in literacy development, reading comprehension and writing instruction
  • Lead with confidence, using evidence-informed approaches to improve literacy outcomes
  • Support your colleagues to embed effective literacy practices across the curriculum

Funding for 2026/27


NPQH, NPQSL, NPSEND and NPQEYL are fully funded for all maintained schools.

For all other NPQs, funding is targeted at teachers and leaders who work in schools & 16-19 settings that have high levels of disadvantage.

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What our current participants say about the NPQs and how they are benefitting their role in school

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Teach First's NPQ overview

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A reel showing how our NPQ conferences are an integral part of the learning on the programme

Debbie

Case study - how NPQLT has supported Debbie in her role as a middle leader

Luke M

Case study - how NPQLT has equipped Luke with the skills to follow his passion for developing others.

Holly

Case study - how Hally has balanced the demands of the job with completing NPQSL

Poppy

Case study - how NPQLL has supported Poppy in her new role as English Lead

Liz

Case study - how NPQH has provided practical help and guidance as a new head for Liz

Rebecca

Case study - how NPQLT has supported Rebecca to strengthen her skills in developing & delivering effective CPD for teachers.

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Teaching School Hub Director

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