Call for evidence outcome

National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) framework review

From:
Department for Education
Published
27 March 2025
Last updated
10 July 2025 鈥� See all updates

Applies to England

This call for evidence has closed

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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.

This call for evidence was held on .

This call for evidence ran from
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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.聽聽

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.聽聽聽

Evidence submitted will be considered by the department and the Education Endowment Foundation. The department will publish a response with next steps when completed.

Updates to this page

Published 27 March 2025
Last updated 10 July 2025 show all updates

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  2. First published.

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