NPQ Headship (NPQH)

Programme overview

Participants on the NPQ Headship will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an expert headteacher. See the NPQH framework for further details.

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Eligibility

To apply, you must be, or aspire to be, a headteacher or head of school with a responsibility for leading a school.

Cost

See our 'NPQ costs' page for details.
We expect there to be a limited number of funded places for eligible schools/settings, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible when the application window opens.
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 £1,949 + VAT.

Apply

The next cohort will commence Autumn 2026.
There will only be one intake in the 2026/27 academic year.
When registrations open, please visit our 'How to apply for your NPQ' page for details.

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.