National Professional Qualifications

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NPQ Programmes 

Saffron Teaching School Hub is delighted to be working with Teach First as our NPQ Lead Provider. A full list of our NPQ programmes is available here.

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The DfE has confirmed scholarship funding for the following NPQ programmes. Applications for these fully funded NPQs starting in Autumn 2024 are now open:

• NPQ SENCo: new to the Leadership suite, this programme is fully funded for 2024-25. It is now a mandatory qualification for those beginning or aspiring to a SENCo in 2024. The programme is also open to colleagues without QTS – including pastoral and SEN support staff.
• NPQ Leading Primary Mathematics: this programme remains fully funded for 2024-25. Ideal for aspiring or existing Maths Subject Leaders seeking to further develop their Mastery journey.
• NPQ Leading Teacher Development: this programme remains fully funded for 2024-25. Ideal for existing or aspiring mentors and teachers involved in ITT, ECF and CPD.
• NPQ Headship: this programme remains fully funded for 2024-25. Ideal for existing middle and senior leaders and aspiring or existing Headteachers.
• Early Headship Coaching Offer: this programme remains fully funded for 2024-25. It is designed for existing Headteachers within their first 5 years of Headship. Eligible candidates will:
  • Work in a state-funded school 
  • Be in their first five years of Headship 
  • Have previously done an NPQH / are applying for an NPQH / are currently doing an NPQH – with us or another provider

How to apply

Application for fully funded NPQ programmes:

To apply for one of these fully funded NPQs, complete the online application form below:

• Following your application to Saffron Teaching School Hub, you will also need to apply for funding directly with the DfE.
• The DfE portal will open in July 2024 - we will contact you once you can register. 
• Please note: places on all courses are limited. Saffron Teaching School Hub will confirm the success of your application once it has been received and approved by the DfE.

Expression of Interest for other NPQ programmes:

For all other NPQ programmes, please complete our Expression of Interest form:

 

Funding for Target Scholarships

The DfE has agreed funding for schools serving the most disadvantaged pupils within our region. This means that all Specialist and Leadership NPQs are fully funded for those settings.

These settings are:

• In the top 50% of schools with the highest proportion of pupils who attract pupil premium funding;
• A 16 to 19 setting identified as having high disadvantage; or
• A highly disadvantaged early years setting

Eligibility: we are working with our Delivery Partner, Teach First, to identify those schools, and will share an update soon regarding eligibility.

Further details about NPQ funding can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs