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April 2025 applicants

Expressions of interest for the April 2025 cohort are now open. If you would like to have a look at our provisional delivery locations, please click here

If you experience any problems in completing this form, please contact us at enquiries@llse.org.uk.

As part of your application, you will also need to register to complete your NPQ via the DfE portal. This is currently closed for April 2025 applicants; however, this is likely to open in February 2025 and we will communicate this directly.

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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Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL

An alternative funding option for NPQSL

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.

Please note: ALL (Alliance of Leading Learning) are not providing an October 2022 cohort.

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