Programme overview

Participants on the NPQ Early Years Leadership will gain expertise in early years education to give all children up to the age of five the best possible start in life.   See the NPQEYL framework for further details. 

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Cost

• A limited number of funded places are available for eligible settings.  
• To check if you qualify for funding, please use Ambition Institute’s online eligibility checker tool.
• If you do not work in a school/setting that is eligible for funding, or our funded places are full, then you/your school/setting will be required to pay the course fee £1,139 + VAT.

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Apply

• The next cohort will commence November 2026.
• There will only be one intake in the 2026/27 academic year. 
• To apply, please visit our 'Apply for your NPQ' page.

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Useful link

Click on the image opposite to download a copy of our programme guide or contact us for more information or guidance about this NPQ programme.