NPQ’s

Limited DfE scholarship funding for November 2026.

In 2026-27, UnityTSH-PLN is delighted to be NPQ delivery partners of Ambition Institute. Our delivery of Ambition Institute NPQ programmes sees us partnering with the team at Unity TSH, another highly experienced Ambition Institute delivery partner within Suffolk.

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The DfE has confirmed funding for the Autumn 2026 (Cohort 6) National Professional Qualifications. The following programmes will be funded for all schools:

NPQ SENCO
NPQ Headship
NPQ Senior Leadership
NPQ Early Years Leadership

Scholarship funding will also be available to eligible schools* for the following programmes:

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Specialist: NPQ Leading Behaviour & Culture, Leading Literacy, Leading Primary Maths, Leading Teaching, Leading Teacher Development
Leadership: NPQ Executive Leadership

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*Full eligibility lists for PP50 schools can be downloaded here

‍ Please note:

funding is limited – not all eligible applicants will secure a funded place
the DfE opens its registration for these NPQs starting in 2026-27 on Tuesday 23rd June

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