NPQML Application

Thank you for your interest to undertake the NPQML with Star Institute.

Applications for our October cohort are open, the deadline is Monday 5th October. We will process your application after this date.

We are working towards an induction date of Monday 19th October.

Please ensure that you select the appropriate delivery partner. You can view them here.

You will also need to input your TRN on your application form, please click here for TRN guidance. You do not need to hold qualified teacher status to obtain a TRN.

At the end of the application, we will ask for your sponsor details, your NPQ sponsor will typically be your line manager or headteacher who will support and meet with you regularly throughout your NPQ.

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Application for Intake NPQML
We are delighted to confirm that we have been awarded approved provider status by the Department for Education to deliver NPQML. Please complete your registration with as much detail as possible, ensuring in particular accuracy of email addresses and telephone numbers.

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Your Training Preference
If you are applying to join one of our local delivery partner groups, please select your group from the options below
This programme is for Star Academies staff only.

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Your Details
Teacher Reference Number (TRN)*
Your TRN can be found on your QTS certificate. Your school office will also have this number on record. If you are unable to locate your TRN then you can email qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk, you do not need to hold QTS in order to have a TRN.
Name*
Your Title First Name Last Name
Previous last name(s) - if applicable
This is important if your teaching certificate was issued in a different name.
Date of Birth*

DD
MM
YYYY
Address*
Home Address Line 1 Home Address Town/City Home County Home Postcode
Email*
This will be the e-mail address we primarily contact you with, and used for future applications
Enter Email Confirm Email
Alternative email address
Mobile Number*
Alternative Phone Number
Special Requirements
Applicant Current Role*

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Your School / Setting Details
School / Setting Name*
School / Setting URN*
Headteachers Name*
First Name Last Name
Headteachers Email Address*
School / Setting Contact Number*
School / Setting Address*
School / Setting Address (line 1) School / Setting Address (line 2) School / Setting Town School / Setting County School / Setting Postcode
Local Authority Area in which School / Setting is located*
School / Setting Type*
Local Authority District (if different from above)
School / Setting Phase*
School / Setting Specialism (If Applicable)

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Additional School Information
Information for this section can be obtained from the Edubase website
Number of pupils on roll*
% of pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)*
Date of last Ofsted inspection

DD
MM
YYYY
Outcome grade of last Ofsted inspection

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Your Personal Statement
Statement*
Please briefly explain why you wish to undertake this training and how it will benefit you. Personal statement (2,000 character limit) *

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Equal Opportunities Information
Star Institute is committed to ensuring that all our customers and potential customers, employees and potential employees have the right to equality of opportunity and fairness in the way they are treated and in the services that they receive. We are committed to ensuring that our practices and services meet the needs of all sections of the community. One of the ways to check whether we are truly reaching the widest possible audience is to collect information on the protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.

To assist us in monitoring the fairness and effectiveness of our service and employment practices, we would be grateful if you would complete the monitoring information below. You are under no obligation to provide the information requested, but it would help us greatly if you did. The information will be treated in the strictest confidence and is covered by the Data Protection Act. It will be used for no other purpose than for monitoring the fairness and effectiveness of our services. No personal information, such as your name or address, will be used in collating statistical data and where numbers are so small as to draw into question the preservation of anonymity, numbers will not be published or circulated more widely than the person responsible for analysing and responding.
Gender
Disability
Do you consider that you have a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
“A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the individual’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.”
Religion/Belief
Religion/Belief (Other)
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Orientation (Other)
Ethnicity
Ethnicity (Other)
Armed Forces Covenant
Are you or your partner part of the Armed Forces?

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Invoicing
Who is paying for the course?*
Invoice contact name
Invoice contact email
Invoice contact telephone
Invoice address (if different from your school address)
Invoice address line 1 Invoice address line 2 Invoice town Invoice county Invoice postcode
Purchase order or reference to quote - you may need to obtain this from your bursar or school business manager

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Further Opportunities
How did you hear about this opportunity?
Why did you choose to undertake your training with Star Institute?
Why choose Star (Other Reason)
Please indicate if you would be interested in completing a Masters in Educational Leadership upon completion of this qualification
May we contact you with further information on other professional development opportunities?*
- Yes
- No
May we contact you for feedback and to follow up on the impact of your training on the young people with whom you work?*
- Yes
- No

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Emergency Contact Details
Name of emergency contact*
Relationship*
Telephone No*
Email Address

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Sponsor Details
Sponsor Name*
Sponsor Role*
Sponsor School*
Sponsor Email*
Sponsor Relationship to Applicant*
Length of Time Known to Sponsor*
Does the sponsor agree to sponsor you*
- Yes
- No

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Declarations
I have gained agreement from my school/employer to register for this course*
- Yes
I have gained agreement from my school to lead a school improvement initiative and they are able to support me with this*
- Yes
Terms & Conditions
> In submitting an application for consideration, applicants have accepted the terms and conditions of the programme

> In submitting an application for consideration, applicants agree that the information provided is true and accurate. Any attempt to supply false or knowingly misleading information may result in a forfeit of programme fees paid, withdrawal from the programme or other appropriate action

> Star Institute reserves the right to decline any application for enrolment on a training course

> Participants are entitled to a 14 day ‘cooling off’ period from accepting their place on the programme, within which to withdraw from the programme without charge. If withdrawing within 14 days of commencing the programme, participants will be liable for a £50 administrative charge

> Participants cannot transfer their place on the programme to any other person under any circumstances

> It is the responsibility of participants to inform Star Institute, in writing, of any changes or amendments to personal circumstances and/or contact details

> Programme fees will be invoiced at the beginning of the programme and payment should be made within 30 days of the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Star Institute

> Where course fees have not been paid within these terms and conditions, Star Institute reserves the right to withdraw the participant from the programme or withhold the award of the related qualification

> Participants wishing to withdraw from the programme must provide a reason in writing. Participants may be subject to cancellation or withdrawal fees in line with the Star Institute Cancellation Policy

> If a participant leaves their current employment and the employer had agreed to fully pay course/qualification costs including assessment fees, then liability for paying/arranging payment of unpaid monies transfers to the candidate

> Participants are entitled to request a period of deferment/interruption in exceptional circumstances; for example, sickness, close family sickness, bereavement, maternity/paternity leave, or other exceptional reason. Approved deferment will extend the programme completion date by the period of agreed deferment

> A deferral can be granted for a maximum of twelve months, subject to participants meeting any changes to eligibility criteria. Participants who decide not to re-engage with their qualification will be subject to the Star Institute Cancellation Policy. Multiple deferrals may not be granted and could incur additional fees

> Participants who defer and wish to repeat course content (including face-to-face events) may be required to pay additional charges

> Participants will be provided with access to online resources for the start of the programme and for 6 months after programme completion. In instances where a deferral or extension has been granted this access period may extend beyond the original or normal length of the chosen qualification, subject to Star Institute confirmation. Removal of participant access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) will also remove any and all content added to the VLE. Content will not be retained or archived by Star Institute for access at a later date

> Participants agree not to duplicate, share or in any other way infringe on the copyright of any programme materials or content without the express permission of the copyright holder

> Participants are responsible for managing their attendance at face-to-face sessions. Failure to attend a booked session or failure to cancel a booking without sufficient advance notice, may incur a charge of £50. Consideration will be given to exceptional circumstances (eg, Ofsted, sickness)

> Star Institute reserves the right to cancel a face-to-face session, up to 5 days before the due date, with no financial penalty for either party

> Participants are responsible for tracking their progression and completing the programme within the allotted time frame Star Institute will not be liable for any failure to perform any or all of its obligations where that failure is due to the actions of someone else or to any cause beyond our reasonable control

> Star Institute reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or vary any course or part of the course due to insufficient numbers, reasons beyond control or changes on regulations. If this were to happen and the participant was unable to meet the new schedule Star Institute will refund any money paid for the course

> Where Star Institute cancels a training course it will not be held liable for transportation, accommodation, loss of earning or any other associated costs

> Whilst participants are on any training premises they are obliged to abide by all Health and Safety policies that are in place. Where a participant is disruptive to delegates, breaches health and safety guidelines or endangers themselves or others, Star Institute reserves the right to ask that candidate to leave the premises. Participants that are asked to leave the course for the above reasons will not be entitled to a refund

> Star Institute excludes all liability to any registered candidate whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise save that this exclusion shall not exclude its liability for death or personal injury arising from its negligence, nor its liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or misrepresentation as to a fundamental matter, nor any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law

> Star Institute reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any time without notice.

> These terms should be read alongside the Star Institute Cancellation Policy
I accept the terms and conditions of this qualification and the commitment needed to complete successfully * Terms and conditions can be found on the Star Institute website*
- Yes
Phone
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Thank you for your interest to undertake the NPQML with Star Institute.

Applications for our October cohort are open, the deadline is Monday 5th October. We will process your application after this date.

We are working towards an induction date of Monday 19th October.

NPQML Application

Step 1 of 12

Application for Intake NPQML

Your Training Preference

Your Details

Your School / Setting Details

Additional School Information

Your Personal Statement

Equal Opportunities Information

Invoicing

Further Opportunities

Emergency Contact Details

Sponsor Details

Declarations

Terms & Conditions