NPQ Key Documents and FAQ

NPQ programmes with the National Institute of Teaching | FAQs

What is the time commitment?

There are two or three scheduled events every half term, some online and some in-person and around six to eight hours of self study.

I have already completed a legacy NPQ; would it be useful for me to undertake one of the new NPQs?

Definitely! The curriculum of the reformed NPQ programmes is significantly different from the legacy NPQs, drawing on the most recent research to explore ongoing persistent challenges that teachers and leaders face in schools. Far from a replacement for the NPQ Middle Leadership (NPQML), the new specialist NPQs aim to equip teachers and leaders with knowledge and expertise that will directly align with the issues they face in their setting. 

How do I decide which NPQ programme is right for me?

We have shared suitability details on each NPQ page of our website, but if you get in touch with us at NPQ@dret.co.uk, we can discuss the programme that might be best for you. 

What does the assessment look like?

Participants will need to complete the programme and achieve a pass mark in a written, ‘open book’ style, structured assessment of up to 1,500 words for the specialist NPQs and 2,000 words for leadership NPQs.

The assessment itself takes place over an eight-day window. There are two assessment windows per year and participants have two opportunities to take part.  

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