Register your interest for Autumn 2025
Applications for Spring 2025 have now closed. If you are interested in applying for our next cohort (Autumn 2025) and finding out more about our NPQ programmes, please register your interest here.
How to Apply?
When the DfE portal opens for new applications, please follow these steps to apply.
Step 1: Register with the DfE
Please note, you will need the following information to be able to register:
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Teacher Reference Number (TRN) Name as recorded by the Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA)
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Choice of NPQ (programme applying for)
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Lead Provider : UCL Institute to Education is the chosen NPQ provider of Balcarras & Odyssey Teaching School Hubs for Gloucestershire
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Delivery Partner: your local Teaching School Hub (Balcarras or Odyssey, based on school location)
Once registration is complete, the DfE will confirm registration to the applicant and forward applicant details to our chosen Lead Provider - UCL Institute of Education.
Step 2: Complete application with UCL Institute of Education
UCL Institute of Education will contact applicants with a link to their UCL application form. On receipt of the completed application, headteachers will be contacted via email to confirm that the applicant has been accepted onto an NPQ programme as well as funding confirmation (if relevant).
Step 3: Programme Confirmation
UCL will confirm your place and your scholarship. We will then contact all participants with the dates and programme outline of their chosen NPQ.