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February 2024

Applications for our February 2024 NPQ cohorts have now closed.  If you are a F24 participant, please refer to your relevant NPQ tab for programme information. 

Autumn 2024

If you wish to register your interest for one of our Autumn 2024 NPQ cohorts, please complete this form https://forms.office.com/e/1ttrSqc1MT and the Hub will contact you nearer the time. 

 

Why do an NPQ?

NPQs are the most widely recognised professional development qualifications in the education sector for current and aspiring leaders.  Accredited by the DfE, NPQs equip teachers with the expertise to lead sustainable improvement across their schools.  They will support teachers and leaders to develop the skills and knowledge to progress their careers and support their schools.  

Which NPQ?

CKTSH, in partnership with our lead provider, Ambition Institute, offer the full suite of NPQs;

Specialist NPQs - These NPQs provide continued professional development for teachers who want to make their classroom teaching the best it can be, whether or not they move into school leadership.

  • NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
  • NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
  • NPQ in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
  • NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
  • NPQ in Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM)

Leadership NPQs - These NPQs cater to teachers in leadership, or aspiring towards leadership.  

  • NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
  • NPQ in Headship (NPQH)
  • NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
  • NPQ in Executive Leadership (NPQEL) - (Please note to apply for this NPQ please email the Hub directly at cktsh@sharemat.co.uk)
Funding

FULLY FUNDED - The DfE will fund delegates for all NPQs commencing February 2024 from state schools and state-funded organisations, including those that offer 16-19 age places in England (provided they have not previously withdrawn from the NPQ). 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING - Small schools can access the DfE's targeted support fund, meaning for each teacher or leader they employ who starts a NPQ (the Early Headship Coaching Offer is excluded) in the 2023 to 2024 academic year, the following grant payments will apply:

  • £800 per delegate for state-funded primary schools with 1 to 150 pupils 

  • £200 per delegate for state-funded primary schools with more than 150 pupils 

  • £200 per delegate for state-funded secondary schools and state-funded 16 to 19 educational settings with 1 to 600 pupils 

Full information including participant eligibility criteria and payment details can be found here.

Places fill up quickly, so don't delay!