National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) framework review
- From:
- Department for Education
- Published
- 27 March 2025
- Last updated
- 10 July 2025 — See all updates
Applies to England
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Detail of outcome
This response document includes further information about the evidence that was received and the next steps for its use.
A final report detailing the use of the evidence submitted in updating the NPQ frameworks will be published towards the end of the NPQ review in 2026.
Original call for evidence
Summary
We are seeking recent, relevant and high-quality research that may inform updates to the evidence-base underpinning 3 NPQ frameworks.
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Call for evidence description
The NPQ frameworks are designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders. The department is reviewing the frameworks to ensure they are based on the best available evidence and best-practice of teaching and leadership in education.
This call for evidence is seeking research that may inform changes to the following frameworks:
We will launch a separate call for evidence for the remaining NPQs in future.
Evidence submitted will be considered by the department and the Education Endowment Foundation. The department will publish a response with next steps when completed.
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Update history
2026-09-28 17:13
Updated the consultation outcome to reflect that the final report will not be published in 2026.
2025-07-10 12:00
Added the response to the call for evidence.
2025-03-27 10:00
First published.