Apply for an NPQ

New cohorts to launch in November 2025.  Complete a registration to be first in the line for scholarship funding and receive the latest updates on funding. Please note there will only be ONE intake for NPQs in 2025 / 2026.

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DfE registration and funding

New cohorts to launch in November 2025.  Complete a registration to be first in the line for scholarship funding and receive the latest updates on funding.

Please note there will only be ONE intake for NPQs in 2025 / 2026.

 

The latest updates from the Department for Education on funding for NPQs can be found here.

To receive updates directly from the Department for Education, please register here.

 

If you do not have a TRN 

If you do not have a TRN (Teacher Reference Number), you will need to apply for one at request a TRN before you can register via the DfE portal when it opens. Please ensure you apply for this at the same time as beginning your  application to avoid any delay in joining the programme.

New cohorts to launch in November 2025.  Complete a registration to be first in the line for scholarship funding and receive the latest updates on funding.

Please note there will only be ONE intake for NPQs in 2025 / 2026.

WHERE TO APPLY FOR WHICH PROGRAMME

The Alliance of Leading Learning work with different NPQ providers.    Firstly, please select the programme you are interested in and then ensure you are applying to the correct provider using the links below:

 NPQH, NPQSL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC, NPQLPM  application with the Alliance of Leading learning and LLSE click here.

NPQ for SENCOs (Best Practice Networks) – applicants follow this link.

NPQLL and NPQEYL (Teach First) – applicants following these links NPEYL and NPQLL

 

 

 

 

The following aims to give you a step-by-step guide to the LLSE application process

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Stage 1

Follow the link below to the application page to begin your NPQ application

Apply Here >>
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Stage 2

In addition, you will also need to register your interest on the DfE portal below at Register for a National Professional Qualification (education.gov.uk). Please ensure that you select LLSE when you are asked to identify your Lead Provider.

Register Interest >>
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Stage 3

You should then receive further instructions from LLSE on the next stages of your full application.  The full process involves the requirement for coaches / headteachers to provide their support / approval by email.  At the end of the process you will need to also accept your place.

Any Questions?

The team at ALL will be on hand to support you with this.  Please get in touch with us if you are unsure about where you are with your application.

Email us at [email protected]

Or call us on 01691 664445


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