The Department for Education (DfE) have announced funding for Autumn 2025 NPQs!

• For all state funded schools and 16-19 settings scholarship funding will be available for the following NPQs only:
  • NPQ SENCO
  • NPQ Headship
  • NPQ ECHO (Early Headship Coaching Offer)
• All schools and 16-19 settings that meet the PP50 eligibility criteria will qualify for ALL of the DfE’s National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) scholarships for Autumn 2025.
• There will only be 1 cohort for 2025-26, starting this November (no Spring intake).
• The portal for Autumn 2025 applications will open on Monday 8^th September.

Please see our NPQ funding table attached for more information on the funding criteria or visit the DfE website here for further NPQ funding information. Eligibility is confirmed at the point of application. You can access the DfE school eligibility lists for your area here.

ALL scholarship places are limited and will be allocated by the DfE on a 'first come, first served' basis. We strongly recommend early action to secure your place.