National Professional Qualification Registrations
Please click here to see our Spring 2026 Apprenticeship opportunities.
Best Practice Network (BPN)
Please see below for self-funded NPQs. The application deadline is 29th March 2026.
Apprenticeship Pathways for Catholic School Staff
BPN has been working with the Archdiocese of Birmingham to create a suite of apprenticeships tailored for Catholic school staff. These include:
- Catholic Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 5)
- Catholic Leaders Programme with NPQSL
These apprenticeships are open to enrolments at www.catholicschoolspartnership.co.uk
National Institute of Teaching (NIoT)
NPQ Registrations are now closed for 2025-26




