NPQSL Funding Confirmation
Before you apply, please check if you are eligible for NPQ scholarship funding
Please enter your school's Unique Reference Number (URN) into the box below.
If you don't know your school's URN, please visit Get Information About Schools.
*Please note, there is a small chance your school's funding status has changed. When the DfE update their eligibility list, Best Practice Network will inform you if this is the case and will offer alternative funding options.
If the above eligibility checker has identified that your school is eligible for scholarship funding for the NPQSL, please read on.
Although your school is eligible for a scholarship, funded spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Please complete your application and we will review your details and confirm your funding route.
Please note, in the absence of scholarship funding, you will be able to withdraw your application without incurring any costs or choose to still gain this qualification with Best Practice Network by self-funding the course or by your school paying the course fee.
If your school is not eligible for funding, please refer to the drop down below, or for further information contact our NPQ Support Team.
While you are not eligible for DfE scholarship funding, you can access a fully funded NPQSL via the School Leader Programme (Level 5 Apprenticeship with NPQSL).
While NPQSL scholarship funding is limited for 2025, there is no limitation for funding for the School Leader Programme as funding comes via the Apprenticeship Levy.
Completing this dual award has many benefits over the standalone NPQSL:
- Comprehensive Dual Qualification: Not only will you complete the full NPQSL, but you'll also earn a prestigious Level 5 Departmental Manager qualification, enhancing your leadership credentials.
- Enhanced Leadership Training: Gain access to extended leadership training that goes beyond the standard NPQSL curriculum, ensuring you are well-prepared for any challenge.
- Expert Support & Coaching: Benefit from additional support and coaching from seasoned tutors and coaches, providing you with personalised guidance and insights.
- Collaborative Learning Experience: Participate in the same Face-to-Face events as your peers in the standalone NPQSL, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities.
- Wraparound Apprenticeship Benefits: Enjoy the comprehensive support of an apprenticeship, including structured learning and practical, hands-on experience.
Compare with standalone NPQSL
Includes full NPQSL Certificate
Includes Full Level 5 Standard
If you would like to complete the standalone NPQSL without the benefits of an apprenticeship via a self/school funded option, please click below. The standalone NPQSL costs £1,145 plus VAT if applicable.