National Professional Qualifications (NPQ)

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are prestigious, government-backed courses designed to develop leadership skills in education professionals. Whether you're an aspiring middle leader or an experienced headteacher, NPQs offer focused training tailored to your career stage.

Studying an NPQ enhances your ability to lead with impact, drive school improvement, and support staff development - making you a more effective, confident leader. With flexible, expert-led learning and real-world application, NPQs are a valuable investment in your professional growth. Show your commitment to excellence in education and take the next step in your leadership journey with a nationally recognised qualification that employers respect.

We are delighted to be working as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute for the Early Career Framework and the National Professional Qualifications. Click here to find additional key information in relation to each of the qualifications and support routes: National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) | Ambition Institute

Why choose Shaw Education Trust for your NPQ? 

Our NPQ program is delivered in partnership with Ambition Institute. It's tailored to fit around your busy school life with minimal out of school events. At Shaw Education Trust, we combine flexible, evidence-based learning with expert facilitators and Trust-wide support. Our previous cohorts from 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 rated us 95%+ for satisfaction - and we’ve achieved a 100% pass rate with our 2024 - 2025 NPQ cohort! 

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Register NOW for our next 2025-2026 cohort!

IMPORTANT: Remember to choose Shaw Education Trust as your NPQ provider from the drop down menu.

For any queries, please contact the team at npq@shaw-education.org.uk

 

School Self-Funding for NPQs

We currently have school/applicant self-funded places available for NPQs on the following:

• NPQH
• NPQSENCO
• NPQEYL
• NPQSL
• NPQLT
• NPQBC
• NPQLPM

Funded scholarship places are only available to the 50% of schools with the highest proportion of pupil premium funding. If this does not include you or your school, schools can self-fund NPQs. Once all our allocated funded places are gone, we might also be able to offer further places to schools if they can self-fund.

The below outlines the cost of NPQs for colleagues/schools who wish to self-fund:

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a self-funded place, please apply through the link below and select the option to self-fund on the application.

How to apply for a National Professional Qualification | Ambition Institute

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Shaw Education Trust are partnered with the Ambition Institute to deliver Government funded National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) in: