OneCornwall SWIFT NPQs
An Introduction to National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
OneCornwall is delighted to be working in partnership with SWIFT Teaching School Hubs, Teach First and the National Institute of Teaching to make available to your school the full suite of reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Our NPQ Programmes
NPQs are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications, designed to support the professional development of teachers and school leaders. A reformed suite of NPQ's are now available. The reformed NPQs are informed by best available research and evidence.
The application window for NPQ programmes opens on Tuesday 23 June 2026 for programmes starting in the Autumn 2026 term. We partner with two lead providers for NPQs offering diversity and flexibility in the programme structures. Our lead providers are the National Institute of Teaching and Teach First.
Both lead providers have discrete application processes. Below, please select the application guidance and APPLY button for the NPQ you are interested in and follow the application process outlined.
Early submission is highly recommended as funded places are limited nationally!
NPQ funding information for the Autumn 2026 cohort is available on the DfE site
Thank you for your interest in our NPQ programmes.
Dedicated NPQ email:
npq@onecornwall.co.uk
The Designated Safeguarding Lead for OneCornwall is:
Lisa Farmer, Kernow Learning Executive Safeguarding Lead.
