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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’ll 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’ 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’ll need a TRN for

You’ll need a TRN to:

• access your teaching qualifications to check they’re accurate and download professional certificates
• contact Teachers’ 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’ve never received a TRN

Most people eligible for a TRN are given one automatically.

If you do not have a TRN, you may need to request one to:

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

If you cannot find your TRN

If you cannot find or you’ve forgotten your TRN, you can:

• check your payslip or pension statement
• use the 

If you need help, email teaching.status@education.gov.uk.

Request a TRN

If you’re registering for an NPQ

You can find or request your TRN when you .

You’ll need your National Insurance number (if you have one) and proof of your identity, such as your:

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

If you need help, email the NPQ service on continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk

If you’re a mentor for a trainee or early career teacher

Email mentor.trnrequest@education.gov.uk with ‘Mentor TRN request’ in the subject line.

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
• employer’s name
• school’s name and unique reference number (URN)

• proof of identity – attach a photo or scanned copy of either your:

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