Academic Year 2025/26 - DfE scholarship funding has not yet been confirmed for future cohorts. We are awaiting information from the DfE regarding the levels of funding that may be available for future NPQ cohorts and will contact you with further information as soon as it is available. If you would like to register your interest, please complete the form below.
November 2025 - Applications for this start date are for school or self-funded places only. Please note: If you apply on a school or self-funded basis and DfE funding subsequently becomes available prior to enrolment for this cohort, we will endeavour to make the funding available to you if you meet the eligibility criteria. To register your interest and begin an application, please complete the form below.
If you experience any problems in completing this form, please contact us at enquiries@llse.org.uk.
LLSE is partnering with Teach First to offer you the opportunity to study the NPQ Leading Literacy, NPQ Early Years Leadership and NPQ SENCO qualifications – please email enquiries@llse.org.uk to express your interest in any of these three programmes.
DfE registration
Alongside your LLSE application, you will also need to register to complete your NPQ via the Department for Education (DfE) portal. This service is currently closed, however, we will contact you as soon as you are able to complete your registration.
If you do not have a TRN (Teacher Reference Number), you will need to apply for one here request a TRN before you can register via the DfE portal. Please ensure you apply for this at the same time as beginning your LLSE application to avoid any delay in joining the programme.
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The Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL can be funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. If your employer has a wage bill in excess of £3m, 100% of the cost will be paid for from your Employer’s levy pot - please check with your Finance Director / Business Manager if you’re not sure if your employer pays into the levy.
If your employer does not pay the Apprenticeship Levy then the Government will fund 95% of the cost and your employer will need to commit to paying 5% of the fee (£700). This covers the cost of both the Apprenticeship and the NPQSL. Educational and Sporting Futures should be able to support your employer to reclaim this £700 via a process known as Levy Transfer. Please contact us at info@esfapprenticeships.co.uk with any questions regarding funding.
Please click here to apply for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL.
If you would like to apply for the NPQSL as a standalone qualification, please continue to fill out the form below.
