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Alpha Teacher Development is proud to be working with Best Practice Network to deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) to colleagues across Essex and Suffolk.  NPQs are nationally recognised, voluntary qualifications that support the ongoing professional development of teachers and school leaders. They are designed to build the knowledge and skills needed to lead sustained improvement across schools. Developed with teachers and leaders, NPQs are grounded in the latest evidence and are structured to fit flexibly around existing professional commitments.

National Professional Qualifications

Scholarships
2026-27 scholarship funding to be confirmed. ​​
What are the benefits?

  • The provider where you can use your apprenticeship levy for training

  • Exceeding DfE performance metrics

  • DfE rated exemplary input

  • 100% wrap around care and support

  • Best Practice Network are a provider who know schools and are ready to go in delivery of NPQ

  • Strong national partner-led model and proven infrastructure having supported 14,000+ NPQs

  • Programmes built on, and updated with, up to date research evidence


Why Our Facilitators Make the Difference

Our NPQ programmes are led by experienced facilitators who know schools and trusts inside out. They bring together strong subject knowledge and real leadership experience, offering the right balance of challenge, support and practical guidance throughout the programme. From our evaluation feedback, participants consistently highlight our facilitators as what sets our NPQs apart, supporting them to stay focused, build confidence and make meaningful improvements in their own settings.​​

Click on each heading for full details of each of the NPQs available:​
 

NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

For those who are, or aspire to, lead teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.

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​NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

For those who are, or aspire to, lead the development of other teachers.

 

NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)

For those who are, or aspire to, lead behaviour and culture and/or pupil well-being.
 

NPQ for SENCOs (NPQSEN)

Become an expert in special educational needs coordination and discover how to
cultivate an inclusive culture in your school, ensuring all pupils can thrive.

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NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

For those who are, or aspire to be, senior leaders leading across a school.

 

NPQ for Headship (NPQH)

For those who are, or aspire to be, headteachers leading across a whole school.

 

NPQ for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)

For those who are, or aspire to be, executive leaders with responsibility across more than one school.

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NPQ Senior Leadership

 Spring 2024 cohort

The facillitators were so well organised and delivered the course in a relevant, light hearted but impactful way. They ensured that we were motivated and engaged with the material and gave us plenty of opportunities to discuss and reflect!

NPQ Leading Teaching

 Spring 2024 cohort

A thought provoking day and carefully structured sessions, thank you!
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The insights provided by the facilitators were challenging and powerful

NPQ Headship
Spring 2024 cohort

The facilitators brought the content to life with their anecdotes and facilitating professional dialogue. Thanks for a great day.
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Brilliant venue and content.
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