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1. Choose an NPQ

Find out about the different NPQ courses and the early headship coaching offer.

If youre employed, talk to your employer. You may need their approval to take an NPQ. They may be able to help you choose a course thats suitable for you and your workplace.

Some courses have specific eligibility requirements, so check youre eligible before you register.

2. Check if you can get funding

Most teachers and school leaders in state funded settings in England can get funding to cover the course fees.

Your workplace may also receive funding to support you to do your NPQ.

Learn about funding for NPQs

3. Find a training provider

If youre employed, ask your workplace if they already work with a particular training provider.

You can also contact providers directly. Refer to the course pages to find which providers offer your course:

• leading teacher development NPQ
• leading teaching NPQ?
• leading behaviour and culture NPQ?
• leading literacy NPQ
• leading primary mathematics NPQ
• senior leadership NPQ
• headship NPQ
• executive leadership NPQ
• early years leadership NPQ
• early headship coaching offer

Alternatively, find your local teaching school hub and ask them who provides your chosen NPQ in your area.

Most providers operate throughout England, but yourNPQwill include some face-to-face sessions that you need to attend in person.

4. Register with DfE

You need to register with DfE for your NPQ or early headship coaching offer.

This is so that DfE can:

• keep your professional record up to date
• check and allocate NPQ funding
• issue NPQ certificates

Even if youre not funded, you still need to register.

5. Apply through your provider

As well as registering with DfE, you also need to apply directly to your provider.

Your provider will send you an application form by email once youve registered with DfE. They will assess your eligibility for the course.

6. Start your NPQ

Once youve applied, your provider will tell you your course start date.

If you pass your NPQ, you can access your teaching qualifications to get your certificate.