Associate College
NPQ for Headship (NPQH)
NPQH is designed for ambitious school leaders who want to be – or already are – a headteacher. NPQs at the National Institute of Teaching are school-led: our organisation was founded by four leading Multi-Academy Trusts, and our programmes are designed and delivered with a focus on the realities of schools. Because teachers’ time is precious, our programmes are respectful of your time, and designed to have immediate impact on the pupils and colleagues in your school, as well as the colleagues and children you will work with in the future.
Who is the NPQ for Headship for?
- The NPQH is for school leaders who are or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
What does the programme include?
The key sections of the qualification are as follows:
- School Culture
- Teaching
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Behaviour
- Additional and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Professional Development
- Organisational Management
- Implementation
- Working in Partnership
- Governance and Accountability
Download the full specification for the NPQ for Headship
Why 91dsp?
99% Pass Rate
99% pass rate for National Professional Qualifications.
Outstanding Reputation
We have an outstanding reputation for delivering best practice programmes that make a real difference.
A Trusted Partner
We are a trusted partner working with sector-leading partners to support schools and trusts.
National Institute of Teaching (NIoT)
Programmes with our lead provider, NIoT, are designed by teachers and leaders in collaboration with schools across the country, ensuring our findings benefit all schools, teachers and leaders.
When does the programme start?
April 2025
Funding
Funding update for April 2025:
The DfE has now confirmed that all state schools are eligible for fully-funded places on the NPQSENCO April 2025 cohort.
If you are not eligible for funding, you (or your school/trust) will need to self-fund your qualification. Prices for the programmes are listed on the NIoT website, and you’ll be invoiced for the full amount when you start your programme.
How to apply
- Region: West Midlands
- NPQ Campus Preference: 91dsp
- Programme Start Date: April 2025
We have a number of scholarship places available for NPQs, we would however highly recommend applying as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place.
The full range of NPQs are offered with the National Institute of Teaching through centrally based cohorts across the West Midlands, should you wish to apply for any of the other NPQs not being offered by 91dsp please visit their website and apply .
Find out more
To find out more about the NPQ in Headship with the National Institute of Teaching please visit their website: