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NPQS with Face-to-Face Days
October 31 2023
This blog post explores the numerous benefits of face-to-face days in the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programme, highlighting how these Face-to-Face days provide a unique opportunity for participants to collaborate, share experiences and learn from experts.
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The Implementation Process
August 30 2023
This article is the second in the NPQ Deep Dive: Unlocking Leadership series, focusing on providing insights and guidance on the implementation process. It explores the four key steps that are crucial for effectively implementing change in a school setting.
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The Nolan Principles
August 29 2023
This article is the first in the NPQ Deep Dive: Unlocking Leadership series and focuses on The Nolan Principles. It delves into the importance of ethical leadership and how The Nolan Principles provide a framework for public office holders.
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Case Study: NPQs & Virtual Schools
June 27 2023
Virtual schools play a vital role in ensuring children in care and care leavers have all the tools needed to perform the best they can when in education. Teachers at these school’s act as a champion for these children to bring about improvements and support them with their aspirations.
Virtual school headteacher (VSH) and NPQ for Executive Leadership participant, Kate Leyshon, explained how the NPQ for Executive Leadership has helped her in her role.
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NPQ Q&A
May 17 2023
We answer some commonly asked questions about the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
BPN to develop and deliver a new generation of NPQs
March 31 2021
Award-winning education training organisation Best Practice Network (BPN) is to design and deliver a new generation of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders.
CPD at the heart of school improvement
March 03 2021
A small primary school in Cornwall has become a CPD powerhouse after placing professional development at the heart of its school improvement plans. Yvonne Gandy takes a look.
CPD during Covid: Things have changed forever
February 24 2021
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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.
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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