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A teacher reference number (TRN) is a 7-digit number that uniquely identifies you in the education sector in England.

You鈥檒l have a TRN if you:

• hold qualified teacher status (QTS) in England or Wales
• hold early years teacher status (EYTS) in England
• hold a national professional qualification (NPQ)
• are working towards QTS, EYTS or an NPQ
• contribute to the Teachers鈥� Pension Scheme in England or Wales
• have a relevant restriction in relation to teaching in England

You only have one TRN and it stays with you throughout your career.

What you鈥檒l need a TRN for

Your TRN will be needed to:

• access your teaching qualifications to check they are accurate and download professional certificates
• contact Teachers鈥� Pensions
• give to employers so they can complete mandatory teacher status checks
• start early career teacher training
• register for a national professional qualification (NPQ)

Your TRN is personal to you. Only disclose your TRN to your employer or a person acting in an official capacity.

If you鈥檝e never received a TRN

Most people eligible for a TRN are given one automatically.

However, you may not have one but need to request one to:

• register for an NPQ (for example, if you鈥檙e an early years professional you may not have a TRN)
• be a mentor for a trainee teacher or early career teacher

How to find your TRN

If you鈥檝e forgotten your TRN, you can:

• check your payslip or pension statement

• use the to check if you have a TRN or to find your TRN

Request a TRN

If you鈥檙e registering for an NPQ

You can find or request your TRN when you .

You鈥檒l need your National Insurance number (if you have one) and proof of your identity, for example a:

• passport
• driving licence
• birth certificate
• UK work permit

If you鈥檙e a mentor for a trainee or early career teacher

You鈥檒l need to send a secure email to the Department for Education (DfE) using the email platform Galaxkey.

You must include your:

• full legal name, and any previous names if applicable
• date of birth
• National Insurance number, if you have one
• address, if you live outside of the UK
• proof of identity 鈥� attach a photo or scanned copy of either your:
  • passport
  • driving licence
  • birth certificate
  • UK work permit

(to open in a new tab right click the link) and use it to send your email securely to QTS[email protected].

You must use an email account that you鈥檒l not lose access to, such as a personal email address. Add 鈥楻equest TRN鈥� as the subject of your email.

Never include all your personal details and proof of identity unless you鈥檙e sending a secure email to DfE via Galaxkey.

DfE will respond by email with your TRN within 5 working days. Check for replies from DfE, including your spam folder, as we may need to ask you for more details before allocating you a TRN.

Get help

If you have any problems requesting a TRN, email DfE at QTS[email protected].