Funding for our NPQs
This section provides information on costs and funding options for our NPQ programmes.
Browse below to find the information you need. We'll update this page throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there DfE scholarship funding available?
We are pleased to confirm that the DfE has announced the NPQ funding for the next cohort.
They have confirmed that there will be scholarship funding for the October 2024 cohort, targeting teachers and leaders who work in the most challenging schools or educational settings, serving in more deprived communities.
Scholarship funding to cover the full NPQ course cost will be available to teachers and leaders from:
- the 50% of schools with the highest proportion of students who attract pupil premium funding
- 16 to 19 educational settings identified as having high disadvantage
For the early years leadership NPQ, highly disadvantaged early years settings will also be eligible.
Scholarships will continue to be available to all teachers and leaders from publicly funded schools and 16 to 19 educational organisations for the following NPQs:
- NPQLPM
- NPQ for SENCOs
- NPQH
- EHCO
For more information on government funding, please visit the DfE website.
Funding for the April 2025 cohorts and beyond has not been confirmed.
- What are the costs of the NPQs if I don’t qualify for scholarship funding? Are there any discounts available?
If your school isn’t eligible for DfE scholarship funding, either you or your school will need to fund your NPQ programme. You’ll find the cost of each NPQ below. There are no discounts available at this time.
Programme costs
NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT) £901 NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) £901 NPQ in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) £901 NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL) £901 NPQ in Leading Primary Mathematics (NPQLPM) £901 NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) £1,148 NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) £1,148 NPQ in Headship (NPQH) £1,985 NPQ in Early Headship Coaching Offer £800 NPQ in Executive Leadership (NPQEL) £4,099 NPQ for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQ for SENCOs) TBC - Are payment plans available if I am self funding?
If the NPQ programme you are wanting to complete is self-funded, you or your school are required to pay the full cost upfront at the start of the programme.
- How do I apply for DfE funding?
Your funding status is confirmed when you complete your DfE registration through GOV.UK. When you apply for an NPQ, the DfE make an automatic check to see if your school or programme is eligible for funding.
Simply register for the NPQ of your choice and then complete your application with Teach First or your delivery partner, once the DfE registration portal opens.
Access to funding remains conditional on successful verification of your registration information against Teaching Regulation Agency records and DfE confirmation of school eligibility, so you must ensure that any further information supplied to Teach First or your delivery partner matches your teacher record.
- Can I apply for funding if I want to do more than one NPQ?
You can do more than one NPQ, but will only be eligible for funding for each NPQ once.
If you withdraw or fail your course, you cannot get funded again for the same NPQ.
- Are there any discounts for Teach First ambassadors?
There is no additional discount available for Teach First ambassadors. See the DfE scholarship funding eligibility section for information on funding support available.