Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are now open. Click here to register.

Before you begin your NPQ application, make sure that you’re prepared with this pre-application checklist:

  •  Check your funding eligibility - You may be able to get your NPQ course fees paid for by the Department for Education (DfE). This is called scholarship funding. You do not need to apply for it. When you register for an NPQ, DfE will tell you if you are eligible for funding. Alternatively find out here if your setting is eligible (create filter view in the data tab to filter by local authority or school name). 
  • Read DfE's guidance notes
  • Choose your course - please view available courses below

Middle Leadership Courses:

  • NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator (NPQSENCO) - For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility for leading special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) co-ordination in a school, and developing expertise in this area. 

  • NPQ Leading Primary Mathematics (NPQLPM) - For teachers who have, or aspires to have responsibility for leading maths in a primary setting and subject leaders in a school already engaged in the primary Teaching for Mastery programme or similar programme.

  • NPQ Leading Literacy (NPQLL) -  designed for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a year group, key stage, phase or school.

  • NPQ Leading Teaching (NPQLT) - designed for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
  • NPQ Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) - designed for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.
  • NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) - designed for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.

Senior Leadership Courses:

  • NPQ Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) -  designed for early years leaders qualified to at least Level 3 with full and relevant qualifications working in a wide range of Early Years (EY) settings including Private, Voluntary or Independent (PVI) with leadership responsibilities.
  • NPQ Senior Leadership (NPQSL) - designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.
  • NPQ Headship (NPQH) - designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

Executive Leadership Courses:

  • NPQ Executive Leadership (NPQEL) - designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or a school trust CEO with responsibility for leading several schools.

Other Courses:

  • Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) - this bespoke programme consists of tailored resources, coaching and peer networking opportunities to support ongoing professional development and wellbeing. The additional support offer is designed for those in their first five years of headship.