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Growth and Skills Levy Guide
July 29 2026
The Apprenticeship Levy is being replaced by the Growth and Skills Levy, redirecting funding to tackle youth unemployment and expand early-career pathways. We've summarised some of the key changes.
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Celebrating Strong Ofsted Outcomes Across Our Teacher Training Programmes
July 28 2026
Best Practice Network's Initial Teacher Training programmes have been recognised by Ofsted, highlighting the quality of our training, mentoring and support across Early Years, Primary and Secondary education.
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Case study: Driving Professional Growth Through Coaching
June 01 2026
We spoke with Coaching in Education apprentice Lauren about how the apprenticeship has strengthened her coaching practice, supported her professional growth, and inspired her to drive a coaching culture within her school.
NPQ Funding Explained
May 21 2026
Find out about the funding available for the Autumn 2026 NPQ cohort.
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Case Study: Leah's Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Coach
May 08 2026
We spoke with Coaching in Education apprentice Leah about how the programme transformed her professional life and helped her land her dream role before even completing the apprenticeship.
ECF | Mentor of the Term
April 09 2026
We recognise the vital role Early Career Mentors play in the success of the Early Career Framework. To celebrate their dedication and contributions to the programme, we have 'Mentor of the Term'. This term's winner is Nancy Parman from Manningtree High School.
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How Much Do Teachers Earn in England?
April 08 2026
Find out how much teachers earn, how the pay scale is structured, and what opportunities exist for career progression.
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From QTS to EYTS: Choosing to specialise in Early Years
March 26 2026
What is it really like to move from primary teaching into Early Years and train as an Early Years Teacher while working in a nursery setting? To give an honest, first-hand perspective, we spoke to Holly, who completed her Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Best Practice Network (BPN). In this interview, Holly shares her journey into Early Years, what she found most valuable about the programme and how it supported her both professionally and personally.
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Celebrating Neurodiversity in Initial Teacher Training
March 18 2026
Marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this blog highlights how tailored support and community can help neurodivergent student teachers thrive—featuring Hannah’s experience on the Primary ITT programme.
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