Apply now for the November NPQ cohort funding is now confirmed.
New cohort starts November 2025, find out more about funding and how to apply below. Leading Behaviour and Culture is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviours and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.
NPQLBC is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviours and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school.
The aim of the NPQLBC is to provide evidence which underpins successful leadership of behaviour and culture and provides participants with an understanding of how to put new approaches into practice.
Following completion of the NPQLBC, participants will have covered the following six areas:
The NPQLBC programme is delivered over a 12 month period with 3 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
Below is a breakdown of how the programme is delivered and the time commitment.
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. For more information on assessments follow this link.
To apply
The next cohort will start in November 2025. The application window is now open so apply now.
Fully funded places are available to teachers and leaders who meet the Department for Education’s scholarship eligibility criteria. To qualify, you must be working in one of the following settings:
If you meet these criteria, you may be entitled to a fully funded place with no cost to you or your school.
Please note: Funded places are limited and competitive, and eligibility does not guarantee a place. You are encouraged to Apply here to maximise your chances.
‘I am enjoying the research element of the course as I feel I am gaining an insightful understanding into different cultures of behaviour and making reference to highly recommended sources. ‘
‘This course is so much more than I thought it would be. I have reflected more since I started this than I believe I have in the last 3 years. ‘
The programme was engaging, interesting and informative and my tutor was amazing!
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