Apply for an NPQ for 2026/2027 

 To apply for an NPQ, please complete the application form linked below and the DfE Registration. 

Apply for the NPQEL 

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQH 

Complete the DfE Registration

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQSL 

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQEYL

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQSENCo 

Complete the DfE Registration

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQLT 

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQLTD 

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQLL

Complete the DfE Registration

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

Apply for the NPQLBC

Complete the DfE Registration*

*Select Teach First as Lead Provider

NPQLPM

Complete the DfE Registration*

Complete the Church of England application form which will be emailed to you after your DfE registration

*Select Church of England as Lead Provider

When applying to one of the NPQ programmes you will need to demonstrate your programme readiness and explain your motivations. We appreciate that it can be challenging to pinpoint this within 400 words and would like to support you by sharing the elements that could be included in a strong response. Please view the NPQ Application Advice here