Applications for our National Professional Qualifications are currently closed. We’re not running a spring cohort, so our next NPQ programmes will start in September 2025.
If you’d like to learn more about our NPQs or express your interest in joining future cohorts, you can email us at institute@attrust.org.uk.
The NPQs are prestigious, government-backed qualifications that develop you and your staff, completely reformed in 2021. The NPQ suite compromises:
Instead of the old, generic NPQ in Middle Leadership, the Specialist NPQ suite offers knowledge pathways and more practical content.
Focus on practical knowledge and skills that enable you to prepare for the next stage of your leadership career.
Click the headings below for more information.
Links to the Ambition Institute website are provided for more information about the programme content. Please be aware that some information, such as course dates, may not be applicable to ATT Institute.
Ideal for those who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility to lead teaching in a subject, year-group, key stage or phase.
“The NPQLT course structure and delivery meant that I could fit it around work and family life. I relished being able to dedicate time to my own development and the content online made this flexible and easier to manage. My NPQ enabled me to engage with the very best of current research-based evidence, and I enjoyed the challenge of putting research into practice”
-Lisa Hamilton, Lead Practitioner in English
Ideal for those who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.
“The NPQLTD course was like a professional “breath of fresh air” for me! It was such a valuable course, that certainly opened the door to new opportunities. The content always seemed to be relevant to my day to day life in school, and I learned so much from discussions with the course facilitators and my fellow course mates”
-Bev Brazier, Assistant Principal, Pool Hayes Academy
Ideal for those have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility to lead pupil behaviour and culture and support others in these areas.
“My NPQLBC helped me to understand leadership skills I already had and develop others. The course helped me to build confidence and I am now more motivated to apply for leadership positions in the future”
-Jade Brown, Teacher of Music, The Nicholas Hamond Academy
“The support and guidance provided by the facilitators of the course was exceptional and it really was a pleasure to be in a group with like-minded colleagues from a number of institutes”
-Debra Jones, Teacher of English, The Bristnall Hall Academy
Ideal for those have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility to lead literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.
“The NPQLL has given me the confidence to tackle new initiatives and I have discovered a structured, proven method of implementation that will allow me to maintain fidelity and maximise the reach and impact of development in my setting”
-Amy Mills, Teacher of Science, The Nicholas Hamond Academy
A new programme for teachers and leaders who are familiar with mastery approaches to teaching maths. Over 12-months you’ll build on your existing mastery expertise and learn how to embed this across your school.
From autumn 2024, ATTI will be delivering the new NPQSENCO in partnership with Ambition Institute. The 18-month course is for special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs), or for teachers and school leaders interested in developing their expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Improving provision for children with SEND is an area where teachers, schools and trusts regularly say they want support. This new qualification recognises that expertise in SEND is a vital part of school leadership. It draws on the latest evidence and is quality assured by the Education Endowment Foundation.
A completely updated NPQSL for those who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school or cross-trust responsibilities.
“The NPQSL has been influential in developing my leadership skills and has encouraged me to think more critically about the role of implementation. It is an excellent course for teachers in Middle and Senior Leadership positions.”
-Joe Morrin, Assistant Principal and ATTI ECF Fellow
“NPQSL allowed me to thoroughly expand my knowledge of what exemplary senior leadership looks like, and to apply this knowledge to my leadership practice in school whilst also boosting my confidence”
-Reece Bhatoe, Trust Secondary Geography Lead and ATTI NPQ Fellow
A completely updated NPQH for those who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school.
“The asynchronous learning is very informative and the case studies explore how you would solve issues in your setting. I have thoroughly enjoyed the face to face sessions with facilitators and would highly recommend the course”
-Lisa Macey, Vice Principal, Pool Hayes Academy
“My NPQ provided me with opportunities to network, share experiences and engage in peer coaching with other principals, as well as engaging with highly skilled and experienced leaders who delivered the course”
-Nick Bradnick-Thompson, Principal, North Walsall Academy
Our ATT Institute East Hub is located within Mildenhall College Academy (MCA), Ofsted Good rated ATT secondary academy in Mildenhall, Suffolk. MCA is truly at the centre of their local community, with the MCA Community Hub opening in 2021.
Our new ATT Institute West Hub is located within our ATT Head Office in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
With a Sutton Coldfield Train Station just a short walk away and car parking just across the road, our dedicated new training and interview space is easily accessible.
The Hub, Sheldrick way
Mildenhall
Suffolk, IP28 7JX
Unit 4, Emmanuel Court,
Reddicroft, Sutton Coldfield
B73 6AZ
Changes to NPQ funding came into effect in 2024. Previously, all NPQs were fully funded by the DfE. In 2024, only a limited number of fully-funded scholarships were available to us.
Eligibility for Scholarships
Under the new funding criteria, all state schools are eligible for fully-funded places on three of the NPQs that ATTI currently offers. These are:
For all other NPQs we offer, fully-funded places are only available to schools with the highest 50% of pupil premium pupils nationally, as well as further education providers identified as having high disadvantage. If you are unsure whether your school fits into these categories, a full list of eligible schools is available here.
Specialist NPQ Programmes
| Programme | Availability | Scholarship Eligibility | Self-funded Cost | |
| NPQLT | Leading Teaching | Limited funded places available | Only for top 50% PP schools | £899 plus VAT |
| NPQLTD | Leading Teacher Development | Limited funded places available | Only for top 50% PP schools | £899 plus VAT |
| NPQBC | Leading Behaviour & Culture | Limited funded places available | Only for top 50% PP schools | £899 plus VAT |
| NPQLL | Leading Literacy | Limited funded places available | Only for top 50% PP schools | £899 plus VAT |
| NPQLPM | Leading Primary Maths | Limited funded places available | All state schools | £899 plus VAT |
Leadership NPQ Programmes
| Programme | Availability | Scholarship Eligibility | Self-funded Cost | |
| NPQLH | Headship | Limited funded places available | All state schools | £1949 plus VAT |
| NPQSL | Senior Leadership | Limited funded places available | Only for top 50% PP schools | £1139 plus VAT |
| NPQSENCO | SEN(D) Coordinators | Limited funded places available | All state schools | £1332 plus VAT |
If your school is ineligible to receive funding for your chosen NPQ, or if you are unsuccessful in applying for one of our limited scholarships, you can choose to self-fund your course. Refer to the tables above for the cost of each programme, or visit the Ambition Institute website for more details.
