NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
Teach First are inviting applications for the NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL).
On this course, you will:
- Get the tools to establish and sustain your organisation’s strategic direction
- Learn how to create an effective culture and align staff with your setting’s vision
- Create a thriving environment in which all staff feel supported and valued with opportunities to develop
Our average programme pass rate has been 95% for NPQs since 2021 and is the leading delivery partner for NPQs in the South West. All our programmes are delivered by expert, local facilitators who provide a national insight together with regional context and exemplification.
Funding
Scholarship funding is available for eligible schools with high disadvantage for the NPQEYL for Autumn 2025. However, there are limited funded places available and there will be only one NPQ cohort for the academic year, so the sooner you apply, the better your chance of securing a funded place.
There are unlimited school funded places available for the programme which costs £1090.
Apply now!
To apply, you will need to complete an application form which is reviewed by our selection committee: National Professional Qualification | Application Form Cohort 5 November 2025 (Page 1 of 10)
You will also need to register on the DfE NPQ portal.
The application deadline has been extended to Monday 3rd November 2025.