HLTA Status
As the Regional Provider for Assessment in the South West and West Midlands regions of England, Best Practice Network is committed to the promotion and support of HLTA status throughout the regions. With significant experience of working on the HLTA programme since its inception and with the help of almost 100 experience assessors, we are also responsible for the effective organisation and monitoring of HLTA assessments in these regions.
The following webpages will provide you with more information about gaining HLTA Status, case studies, the assessment and results processes and resources that you may need:
- HLTA Resources (including F0-F10 forms)
- HLTA News and Case Studies
- HLTA Needs Analysis
- HLTA Secondary Specialisms
- HLTA Assessment and Results Process
- HLTA Appeals Process
Best Practice Network also ensures that all Providers of Preparation meet high standards through rigorous quality assurance procedures, so that candidates can be sure that they are receiving professional and appropriate preparation and training towards their HLTA assessment. Please see below for a list of Providers of Preparation in these two regions:
South West
- Best Practice Network
- Devon Teaching Assistants Training Partnership
- Gloucestershire Local Authority
- HLTA Community South West
- Network Learning Partnership South West
West Midlands
- Best Practice Network
- Birmingham HLTA Consortium
- Herefordshire Local Authority
- Shropshire Local Authority
- Staffordshire Local Authority
- Stoke on Trent Local Authority
- Telford and Wrekin Local Authority
- Warwickshire Local Authority
- Worcestershire Local Authority
If you are based in an academy or working within the maintained sector please contact your local authority to discuss eligibility and secure funding. You will find a comprehensive list of LAs and their contact details on the TDA website.
Candidates from independent schools, or those wishing to self-fund, should contact the Best Practice Network HLTA team for information about local trainers and providers of preparation.

