Best Practice Network: Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs (LAwNs)

Through our partnership with Best Practice Network, we are delighted to offer this suite of three qualifications, which combines the leadership NPQs (NPQSL, NPQH or NPQEL) with a Level 5 or Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard. These programmes are fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Funding for 2025

This will be the final cohort with full funding available for the Level 7 programmes, due to changes being implemented in late 2025. In the future, the Headteacher Programme with NPQH and Executive Leader Programme with NPQEL will cost £14,000. By applying now, you can secure your fully funded place!

Don’t miss out on ...

Gaining two prestigious awards concurrently
Apprenticeship Levy funded NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL pathways
Extended leadership training that goes beyond the standard NPQ curriculum
Expert support and monthly coaching sessions from seasoned mentors and coaches
Cross sector learning: Access to cutting-edge theory, resources and delivery from thought leaders and leading practitioners from all sectors of the economy

Benefits for participants:

Access 1:1 coaching and content

Extend your leadership training

Gain an additional qualification

Train at no cost to you or your school

Access expertise from leaders and leading practitioners from all sectors

A case study from an Autumn 2024 graduate on the benefits of completing a Leader Apprenticeship with NPQ, can be viewed here.

Video: Benefits of the Leader Programmes with NPQs

Why choose BPN?

95% of participants would recommend completing an NPQ programme with Best Practice Network
97% of participants thought time invested in the NPQ programme was worthwhile
91% of participants have continued to utilise the evidence-informed research and strategies from the programme
66% of participants said the programme had an overall positive impact on their workload
89% of participants said the leadership skills and behaviours gained from the NPQ programme had positively impacted the quality of teaching within their team/school
89% of participants said the leadership skills gained from the NPQ programme had positively impacted department/school culture and wellbeing
78% of participants said the NPQ programme had a positive impact on academic outcomes
82% of participants said the NPQ programme has had positive outcomes for students – i.e., non-academic outcomes

A webinar recording introducing the BPN LAwNs programmes can be viewed here.

To hear more about the LAwNs programmes, click here to watch a short interview with Ant Welch (Programme Manager) and here to watch a short interview with Laura Saunders (Lead Facilitator).

LAwNs Programmes for 2025

Senior Leader Programme (with NPQSL) Level 5