National Professional Qualifications
Register your interestThe National Institute of Teaching and the Laurus Institute
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) and the Laurus Institute have partnered as a teacher and leader training and development provider.
Our aim is to boost the quality of teacher and leader development by generating and interpreting research, applying the insights to the design and delivery of our programmes, and sharing this with the sector.
Where do we work?
Our programmes are delivered at our dedicated base, at the Laurus Institute in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
Why train with the National Institute of Teaching?
Our programmes are:
- Relentlessly focused on impact on children’s outcomes.
- Highly rigorous and highly practical: connecting research to the reality of schools, and applying global expertise to unique local contexts.
- Designed and delivered by exceptional serving leaders who understand the pressures and nuances of school life.
- Structured to fit around teachers’ busy schedules.
Special Features
Masterclasses
Learn from school-based experts applying evidence-based practice to a real school context.
Virtual School Visits
Visit some of the highest performing schools in England and learn from leaders about how they have established and embedded excellence.
Practice Clinics
Use deliberate practice to help to embed new concepts and skills in your own practice (specialist programmes).
Group Coaching
Work with experienced school leaders to find solutions to the common issues faced in your own context (leadership programmes).
What programmes do we offer?
The National Institute of Teaching offers the whole golden thread of ITT onwards, including the full suite of NPQs.
The five specialist NPQs
Click on each of the NPQs below to find out more:
- NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
- NPQ in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
- NPQ in Leading Behaviour Change (NPQLBC)
- NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
- NPQ in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM)
The five leadership NPQs
Click on each of the NPQs below to find out more:
- NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
- NPQ for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs)
- NPQ in Headship (NPQH)
- NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
- NPQ in Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
We also offer the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) packages of structured support.
Interested in our offer?
If you’re thinking of signing up, click the button below and register your interest today!
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