January 20th 2026NPQLTD - Leading Teacher Development
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) – for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.
| NPQLTD at a Glance | |
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| Course Duration | 12 months |
| Face to Face | 3 days |
| Online Learning | 34 hours |
| Coaching | 6 hours |
| Total Learning | 82 hours |
| Final Assessment | Case Study Scenario |
| Awards | 30 Master's Credits |
The application window is currently closed. The DfE confirmed that there is only one cohort for the 2025/26 academic year. Once we have information for the next academic year we will update the NPQ pages. In the meantime if you or a member of staff is interested, please complete this short google form to register your interest and we will contact you directly once we have further information from the DfE.
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