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Congratulations to the newly-appointed Teaching School Hubs
February 11 2021
Many congratulations to each of our partners that have been appointed Teaching School Hub status!
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Leaders apprenticeships...in an apprentice's own words
February 11 2021
BPN News | NPQ | Leadership | Apprenticeship
Hear apprentices share their experience.

Best Practice Network launches early years apprenticeship
February 09 2021
Award-winning training provider Best Practice Network (BPN) has launched a new apprenticeship programme for early years staff.
How to use your levy for leadership development
January 19 2021
The apprenticeship levy has been with us since 2017 but there are still misconceptions about how it can be used to support professional development in schools - Tracy Clement offers some guidance.
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What we've learned from the Covid comeback
October 23 2020
Sian Marsh of Best Practice Network talks to Sandra Matthews of Acorns Playgroup in Harrogate about six things her setting has learned since the beginning of this autumn term – and highlights the joy of being back together again as part of an early years community.

Spring 2021 NPQ intake - registration open
October 16 2020
BPN News | NPQ | Scholarship | Leadership | Apprenticeship
Due to high demand from teachers and school leaders to access NPQ scholarships in recent months, the DfE is conducting a review to assess demand against available funding. When the DfE scholarship funding position becomes clear, we will contact you if we need to discuss alternative funding options.

SEND CPD in a time of crisis
October 15 2020
The pandemic may be creating new CPD journeys for SEND professionals, but the measures of what makes effective training remain unchanged says Abigail Gray.
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Drivers of good practice
October 01 2020
Applications for the new Teaching Hubs close on 30 October. Sally Bishop looks at the challenges and opportunities this new development will provide for schools.

Leadership in the time of Covid: Six lessons for headteachers
September 30 2020
A mixture of optimism and realism can help school leaders navigate their schools through a potentially challenging year ahead. Multi-academy trust CEO Nick Cross talks to Yvonne Gandy about his six key leadership lessons for the coming months.
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