NPQs
Develop your expertise in high-quality teaching practice and leadership
Train to lead
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are the most widely recognised qualification in the education sector.
From those who want to develop their expertise in high-quality teaching practice to those looking to step into leadership roles at their school and beyond, NPQs provide training and support at all levels across England and Wales. In partnership with UCL IoE, London South are offering the full suite of NPQs for Autumn 2026.
The DfE have published details of the eligibility criteria for the autumn 2026 NPQ cohorts. Full details can be found on GOV.UK. In summary:
The NPQ for Headship and NPQ for SENCOs will continue to be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The NPQ for Senior Leadership will now be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The NPQ for Early Years Leadership will now be fully funded for participants working in Early Years settings, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The above arrangements apply to participants working in eligible educational settings
Scholarships for all other NPQs will continue to be based on disadvantage criteria. The DfE Registration portal, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on 23 June 2026.
Explore our programmes and apply below:
The DfE have published details of the eligibility criteria for the autumn 2026 NPQ cohorts. Full details can be found on GOV.UK. In summary:
The NPQ for Headship and NPQ for SENCOs will continue to be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The NPQ for Senior Leadership will now be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The NPQ for Early Years Leadership will now be fully funded for participants working in Early Years settings, regardless of disadvantage criteria
The above arrangements apply to participants working in eligible educational settings
Scholarships for all other NPQs will continue to be based on disadvantage criteria. The DfE Registration portal, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on 23 June 2026.
Explore our programmes and apply below:
"I’ve completed several courses relevant to the stage of my career, Lead Practitioner, NPQH and facilitated a few programmes too! The design of the programmes were rooted in current research and practice, enabling me to directly apply the learning in the school, work towards betters chances for children and become successful in gaining promotion."
Ally Sprakes,
Head of School, The Belham Primary School
Ally Sprakes,
Head of School, The Belham Primary School
Sign up to our newsletter
