APPLY for NPQ
How to apply for a place on our NPQ programmes starting in Autumn 2025.
We are pleased to let you know that from Monday 8th September, applications for the above NPQ programmes for Cohort 9 are open! We are working in partnership with lead provider, National Society for Education – Church of England (NSE) to deliver these programmes. You can find more information about NSE here — National Society for Education.
IMPORTANT – there are very limited funded places, so please complete your application as soon as you can.
Funded places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and applications may close sooner if all funded places are allocated.
The full application process consists of 3 stages:
- Complete the DfE registration
- Complete the NSE application form
- Application form supported by Headteacher/Line Manager through successful submission of Sponsor Endorsement Form (you will need to provide their details on the NSE application form)
Formal offers will then be sent out to you for signing.
For more details about the application process, please follow the link below:
Scholorship Funding for Autumn 25
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).
Funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs) - GOV.UK
These courses are fully funded for teachers and leaders working in any of the following settings:
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State-funded schools (including maintained nurseries)
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16–19 education institutions
Courses available:
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NPQ Headship
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NPQ SENCO
Scholarship funding to cover the full cost of any NPQ course may be available to teachers and leaders working in:
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The 50% of schools with the highest proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium (based on the PP50 list)
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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.
When you register for an NPQ, the DfE will tell you if you are eligible for funding as part of the application process. You can access this list before making an application here.
Get in touch
If you need any support with your application process, or help in deciding which NPQ is suitable for you, please get in touch. Redhill Hub NPQ Programme Lead, Laura Candlin, is available Tuesday to Friday at npq@redhillhub.org.uk or 07831324490, or you can contact the Redhill Hub team at enquiries@redhillhub.org.uk