Associate College
NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
The NPQ for Senior Leadership is designed for teachers and leaders who hold, or aspire to hold, whole-school leadership responsibilities.
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 Senior Leadership for?
This NPQ is for school leaders who are or are aspiring to be senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities.
What you'll learn
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 NPQ for Senior Leadership
This course will be a highly practical blended programme with opportunities to reflect on best practice and hear from excellent leaders who deliver in these areas both locally and nationally.
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:
It has now been confirmed that funding for this NPQ will be available for those teachers and leaders who work in the most challenging schools or educational settings, serving more disadvantaged communities. Specifically, schools with the highest 50% of pupil premium pupils will be eligible to receive this funding.
There are limited funded spaces available.
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.
You can find more information from the DfE on funding arrangements .
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 Senior Leadership with the National Institute of Teaching please visit their website: