NPQ Funding

The DfE have now confirmed funding for NPQ Cohort 9, which will begin in November 2025. This will be the only Cohort next academic year (there will be no Spring Cohort in 2026). 

The Details

These courses are fully funded for teachers and leaders working in any of the following settings: 

  • State-funded schools (including maintained nurseries) 

  • 16–19 education institutions 

Courses available: 

  • NPQ Headship 

  • NPQ SENCO 

 

Scholarship funding to cover the full cost of any NPQ course may be available to teachers and leaders working in: 

  • The 50% of schools with the highest proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium (based on the PP50 criteria used in April 2025) 

  • 16–19 educational settings identified as having high levels of disadvantage 

In addition, teachers and leaders in schools on the RISE targeted intervention list will be eligible for a fully funded place on any NPQ. 

There are limited funded places available, so even if your school meets the criteria, a funded place cannot be guaranteed. 

Applications

Applications will be opening soon - In the meantime, please spread the word about our Early Bird Form to your colleagues who may be interested in joining the next NPQ cohort.