OpenCall call for evidence outcome

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

From:
Department for Education
PublishedPublished:
10 December 2025
Last updated:
22 September 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

This call for evidence has closed

Read the full outcome

National Professional Qualifications framework review: call for insights and evidence government response

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Detail of outcome

This response document includes further information about the insights and 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.

Original call for evidence

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.

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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: