Promotion Hub
Everything you need to get promoted — NPPF process, Sergeant and Inspector exam revision, CVF evidence building, promotion planner, and mock interviews.
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NPPF Process Overview
How the National Police Promotion Framework works from application to panel.
GoSergeant Exam Guide
Legal knowledge syllabus, revision resources, and practice questions.
GoInspector Exam Guide
NPPF Inspector-level requirements, assessment formats, and preparation tips.
GoCVF Evidence Builder
How to gather and structure Competency and Values Framework evidence.
GoPromotion Planner
Set milestones, track evidence, and plan your NPPF submission timeline.
GoMock Interview Prep
Sample promotion interview questions with model answers.
GoKey promotion guides
Tools & calculators
Promotion Planner
Evidence tracker and milestone planner for NPPF candidates.
OpenSalary Calculator
Model your pay uplift at Sergeant and Inspector on the current scale.
OpenForce Finder
Compare promotion competition rates and opportunities across forces.
OpenCVF Competency Mapper
Map your logged evidence against each CVF competency and value.
OpenRelated templates
Community forum
Glossary terms
Official sources for promotion
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College of Policing — Promotion APP
Official guidance on the NPPF process, assessment requirements, and standards.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
College of Policing — NPPF Guidance
Detailed framework documentation for Sergeant and Inspector promotion.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
PFEW — Promotion & Pay
Federation guidance on NPPF, pay on promotion, and your rights during the process.
Last checked: April 2026
Last reviewed: April 2026