News
Maths Mastery: A journey towards a new curriculum
March 08 2018
A trip to Shanghai inspired Kirsty Haw and her team from St Mary and St Thomas CE Primary in St Helens to transform maths teaching as part of an approach to a ‘knowledge-rich’ curriculum.
Liam Donnison talks to Kirsty about the project for an article in Headteacher Update. Read the full article on their website.
Special offer on LINK Advance Video CPD
February 21 2018
Best Practice Network has teamed up with the National Learning Trust (NLT) to launch a series of video-based CPD that brings education thought leaders to you for use in staff CPD. Each one consists of 75 minutes of video training material split into five sessions, with full facilitator notes so you can easily run it as an INSET or series of twilight sessions.
Complete a school leadership survey and win a CPD package worth over £4,000!
February 16 2018
Deadline extended to Friday 20 April 2018!
We want your views on school leadership challenges today. If you are a Head or Executive Head please complete our survey and win a package of CPD for your school(s).
Successful school partnerships
February 13 2018
Maggie Farrar, a former senior director at the National College for School Leadership, talks to Liam Donnison about the ingredients required to make a successful school partnership.
Read the full article on the SecEd website.
A legacy for learning and leadership?
February 07 2018
Best Practice Network’s managing director Liam Donnison discusses the legacy of NCTL and the importance of school leadership with Roger Pope.
Mental health: giving children a head start
January 29 2018
Dr Andy Hodgkinson, Chair of the East Cheshire Association of Primary Headteachers, talks to Liam Donnison about the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children while they are still in primary school.
Read the full article on the Headteacher Update website.
Why poor CPD is a personal matter
January 29 2018
David Weston tells Best Practice Network’s managing director Liam Donnison why his own experiences of poor CPD and support drove him to set up a campaigning charity.
Meet us at the Bristol Train to Teach Roadshow
January 08 2018
Are you thinking about kick-starting an exciting new career in Early Years teaching? Come and meet us at the Train to Teach Roadshow at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel on 28 February 2018 between 4.30 – 8pm. If you have a degree and are interested in beginning Initial Teacher Training in September 2018 then this is the perfect opportunity for you to learn all you need to know about teacher training and how to apply.
Opportunity area schools urged to act quickly on NPQ scholarship funding
December 11 2017
As we reported in October, teachers and leaders in government designated ‘opportunity areas’ could have the full costs of their national leadership qualifications paid for, but it's first come first served, so don't delay!
Best Practice Network wins international award for online leadership learning approach
December 06 2017
Best Practice Network’s use of online learning in its programmes for school leaders has been recognised at the internationally recognised Learning Technologies Awards.
BPN received the bronze award for its work on the National Professional Qualifications for School Leaders in the best blended learning project in the public and non-profit sector category at the awards evening, held in London last week.
BPN was recognised along with some of the leading international names in the learning technology world, including Barclays, Oxford University Press, Siemens and Tesco.