Expressions of Interest for Cohort 6

OneCornwall and SWIFT Teaching School Hubs work together to delivery NPQ programmes from National Institute of Teaching and Teach First in the region. 

Details about the autumn 2026 NPQ cohort can be found on GOV.UK. In summary:

• the NPQ for Headship and NPQ for SENCOs will continue to be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria

• the NPQ for Senior Leadership will now be fully funded, regardless of disadvantage criteria

• the NPQ for Early Years Leadership will now be fully funded for participants working in Early Years settings regardless of disadvantage criteria

• the above arrangements apply to participants working in eligible educational settings

Funding for the Early Headship Coaching Offer will continue to be available if the participant is also:

• in the first 5 years of headship
• undertaking or has completed the NPQ for Headship

Scholarships for all other NPQs will continue to be based on disadvantage criteria. ( eligibility lists.)

The Registration Service, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

 If you are interested in applying for one of our NPQ programmes, please complete your details below and we will be in contact when the application window opens.  Many thanks for your interest.

OneCornwall SWIFT NPQ Programmes Expression of Interest - Cohort 6 2026-27 – Fill in form

Are you a colleague looking for more information about NPQs?

We are happy to arrange a virtual meeting with you to discuss an NPQ or NPQs. Please email our dedicated NPQ email to arrange an appointment with one of the team. 

Are you looking for a delivery solution for your MAT or group of schools?

OneCornwall SWIFT is able to support bespoke NPQ cohorts for individual MATs or groups of schools. We are happy to arrange a virtual meeting with you to discuss your specific needs. Please email our dedicated NPQ email to arrange an appointment with one of the team. 

Dedicated NPQ email:  npq@onecornwall.co.uk