NPQH Funding Confirmation
Before you register your interest, please check if you are eligible for NPQ scholarship funding
Please enter your school's Unique Reference Number (URN) into the box below.
If you don't know your school's URN, please visit Get Information About Schools.
*The eligibility checker is based on the latest data from the Department for Education and may be subject to revision.
If the above eligibility checker has identified that your school is eligible for scholarship funding for the NPQH, please read on.
Although your school is eligible for a scholarship, funded spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Please complete your expression of interest and we will review your details and confirm your funding route.
Please note, in the absence of scholarship funding, you will be able to withdraw your expression of interest without incurring any costs or choose to still gain this qualification with Best Practice Network by self-funding the course or by your school paying the course fee.
If your school is not eligible for funding, please refer to the drop down below, or for further information contact our NPQ Support Team.
While NPQH scholarship funding is limited for 2025, there is no limitation for funding for the Headteacher Programme as funding comes via the Apprenticeship Levy.
The Headteacher Programme (Level 7 Apprenticeship with NPQH) is a fully funded dual award which has many benefits over the standalone NPQH.
- Expert Support & Coaching: Benefit from additional support and coaching from seasoned tutors and coaches, providing you with personalised guidance and insights.
- Earn 120 Master's credits: Turn your Headteacher Programme into a full MA in Educational Leadership—just add a supported online dissertation for £3,210.
- Collaborative Learning Experience: Participate in the same Face-to-Face events as your peers in the standalone NPQH, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities.
- Wraparound Apprenticeship Benefits: Enjoy the comprehensive support of an apprenticeship, including structured learning and practical, hands-on experience.
- Enhanced Leadership Training: Gain access to extended leadership training that goes beyond the standard NPQH curriculum, ensuring you are well-prepared for any challenge.
If you would like to complete the standalone NPQH without the benefits of an apprenticeship via a self/school funded option, please click below. The standalone NPQH costs £1,980 plus VAT if applicable.