Recruitment, HR and training

DfE buying options

These DfE buying options provide compliant, best value for schools

• National professional qualification (NPQ) courses

  Quality assured NPQ courses for school teachers and leaders

  Provider: DfE

Other buying options

All these DfE-approved buying options are compliant

• Apprenticeships and associated training

  Find and hire apprentices across 11 regions

  Provider: YPO

  Expires: 31 July 2027

• HR, payroll and employee screening services

  Includes DBS and criminal record checks

  Provider: CPC

  Expires: 20 November 2026

• Specialist professional services

  Specialist professional services for schools

  Provider: NEPRO

  Expires: 30 November 2027

• Supply teachers and temporary staffing (STaTS)

  Suppliers of temporary and fixed term education staff for the public sector across the UK

  Provider: CCS

  Expires: 04 July 2026

• Temporary and permanent staffing

  Access to recruitment agencies for staffing your school

  Provider: CPC

  Expires: 17 July 2026