Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
We are delighted to be partnering with Teach First to deliver this programme for the Autumn 2026 cohort.
- Target Audience: teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil well-being in their school. For example, heads of year or roles with other pastoral responsibilities – see blog here.
- Course Length: 12 months, plus 3 months for assessment period
- Brochure: Teach First
Scholarship funding for Autumn 2026
The Department for Education has confirmed that scholarship funding for the NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture is available for eligible schools for Autumn 2026.
For full details of NPQ funding for Autumn 2026, see here:
GOV.UK | Funding for National Professional Qualifications
Funding is limited and eligibility does not guarantee a place; early expressions of interest are encouraged.
Programme cost
If your school is not eligible for funding, the NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture costs £899.
What will I learn?
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead effective approaches to behaviour, pupil wellbeing and a whole school culture.
Modules include:
- Teaching
- School culture
- Enabling conditions for good behaviour
- Complex behavioural needs
- Professional development
- Implementation
Programme breakdown
Your Learning Journey
Designed with busy teachers in mind, the NPQLBC is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences.
How will I benefit?
Over 12 months, you will:
- Develop as a specialist in areas related to your role, including behaviour, school culture and developing others.
- Work with serving school leaders and subject-matter experts to turn new learning into changes in your own and others’ practice.
- Develop the skills to create a culture in which staff and pupils thrive.
- Access a blended learning programme that’s full of practical and tangible examples, flexible and tailored to your needs and areas of development and focus.
Over 12 months you'll take part in the following learning activities before completing your summative assessment:
