Open call for evidence

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs): call for insights and evidence

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 10 December 2025

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking both insights on the full suite of NPQs and research evidence which may inform updates to the evidence-base underpinning 7 NPQ frameworks.

This call for evidence is being held on another website.

This call for evidence closes at
11:59pm on 20 February 2026

Call for evidence description

The NPQ frameworks are designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders.

Building on the first call for evidence, we are now launching a second exercise as part of the process to formally review the NPQ suite.  

We welcome insights or opinions on the full suite of NPQs. We also welcome research evidence which may inform updates to the evidence base underpinning the following 7 NPQ frameworks:  

• NPQ Leading teacher development (NPQLTD)  

• NPQ Leading teaching (NPQLT)  

• NPQ Leading behaviour and culture (NPQLBC)  

• NPQ Leading literacy (NPQLL)  

• NPQ Leading primary maths (NPQLPM)  

• NPQ Early years leadership (NPQEYL) 

• NPQ Special educational needs co-ordinators (NPQSENCOs)

Published 10 December 2025