National Professional
Qualifications
2026/27
Develop expertise. Develop leaders.
Drive lasting impact in your setting.
National Professional
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Most Leadership NPQs
Fully Funded
Funding available for many specialist NPQs.
100%
Would Recommend Our NPQs
380+
Schools Engaged Nationwide
1050+
Participants Developed
98.9%
Positive Feedback Across All Sessions
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Leadership NPQs
Specialist NPQs
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| Programme | Who It’s For | Duration | Funding | Self-Funding Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPQH | Current & Aspiring Headteachers | 18 Months | Fully Funded | £1,949 + VAT |
| NPQSL | Current & Aspiring Senior Leaders | 18 Months | Fully Funded | £1,139 + VAT |
| NPQSENCO | Current & Aspiring SENCOs | 18 Months | Fully Funded | £1,332 + VAT |
| NPQEYL | Current & Aspiring Early Years Leaders | 18 Months | Fully Funded | £1,139 + VAT |
| NPQLT | Teachers, Current or Aspiring Middle Leaders, and Senior Leaders | 12 Months | PP50 / RISE Funding Available | £899 + VAT |
| NPQLTD | Leaders Supporting ITT, ECT Mentoring or Professional Development | 12 Months | PP50 / RISE Funding Available | £899 + VAT |
| NPQLBC | Teachers Leading Behaviour, Culture and Pupil Wellbeing | 12 Months | PP50 / RISE Funding Available | £899 + VAT |
| NPQLL | Teachers Leading or Aspiring to Lead Literacy | 12 Months | PP50 / RISE Funding Available | £899 + VAT |
| NPQLPM | Teachers and Leaders of Primary Mathematics | 12 Months | PP50 / RISE Funding Available | £899 + VAT |
* Self-funding costs are based on current published programme fees and are subject to change. Please contact Spencer Teaching School Hub for the latest pricing and funding eligibility information.
Ambition NPQ Videos
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Programme Structure
A flexible blend of face-to-face events, online learning and assessment support.
How To Apply
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Completed your NPQ?
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How to Register with the DfE
Use our step-by-step guide to complete your DfE NPQ registration, or go directly to the DfE registration website.
Meet the NPQ Team
Amy Ford
NPQ Director
aford@spencertrust.org.uk
Contact Amy Ford if you…
- have safeguarding concerns;
- have curriculum or assessment queries;
- have programme concerns;
- need NPQ entitlement advice.
Amy Langton
TSH Coordinator
npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk
Contact Amy Langton if you…
- need to withdraw, defer or change role;
- have financial queries;
- have engagement concerns;
- are unsure who to contact.
Erin O’Shea
TSH Administrator
npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk
Contact Erin O’Shea if you…
- have training date queries;
- need support with Steplab access;
- need to withdraw, defer or change role;
- are unsure who to contact.
Meet Our Visiting Fellows
Experienced leaders and facilitators supporting NPQ participants across our programmes.
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