NPQs
Generate Teaching Hub are delighted to coordinate and deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders in Halton, Warrington and Wigan.
Autumn 2026 Cohort
For Autumn 2026, the following applies:
- NPQ for Headship and NPQ for SENCOs will continue to be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
- NPQ for Senior Leadership will now be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria
- NPQ for Early Years Leadership will now be fully funded for participants working in Early Years settings regardless of disadvantage criteria
- the above arrangements apply to participants working in eligible educational settings
Funding for the Early Headship Coaching Offer will continue to be available if the participant is also:
- in the first 5 years of headship
- undertaking or has completed the NPQ for Headship
Scholarships for all other NPQs will continue to be based on disadvantage criteria.
The Registration Service, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on 23 June 2026.
Further information about the autumn 2026 NPQ cohort can be found on GOV.UK.
For up to date information on funding and eligibility please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs
Check if your school is eligible for funding: Funding for national professional qualifications: eligible settings - GOV.UK
For more information and to find out which is the right NPQ for you, click on the links below:
Suitable for existing and aspiring Heads of Departments, Year/Phase Leaders and Mentors.
Suitable for existing and aspiring Senior Leaders, SENCOs, Headteachers, CEOs