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Our blended delivery model and e-learning systems mean that face-to-face days are replaced with live webinar sessions and online tutor support, while social distancing measures are in place.
Best Practice Network, home of Outstanding Leaders Partnership, provides accredited qualifications for education professionals worldwide, with a mission to help every child access an excellent education.
Our blended learning model combines practitioner-led and locally delivered face-to-face events with action research, peer-to-peer reflection, online learning and personal tuition.
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I have secured a headship in a secondary school in Bolton from September 2021 and in terms of the impact of NPQH - it’s a number of things for me:
1. Knowledge that I didn’t have. Especially ar...
I work with several EPAO and BPN are by far the best. Spot on communication, useful training, responsive, professional assessor communication. I like how they remember who the staff team are and copy ...
Discover moreI would like to express how delighted we are as a school with the NPQSL so far. I have two members of staff participating and the skills and knowledge they have gained so far is incredible. Both membe...
Discover moreThe NPQH has been invaluable in terms of the theory and reading I have undertaken - this was picked up during the interview so I can safely say that the course has played a key role in my new appointm...
Discover moreI have thoroughly enjoyed the (NASENCo) course and would recommend highly to others. The course has helped me to be more strategic and think outside of the box. Thank you!
Discover moreAs an existing school office manager with ambitions to progress to a school business manager, I was recommended the Best Practice DSBM course. I have found the whole experience of undertaking this cou...
Discover moreThe quality and accessibility of assessment was exceptional. The assessor was highly responsive and gave meaningful and timely feedback.
Discover moreEmbarking on the NPQH course in September 2019 was a daunting prospect. Having said that, the NPQH has proved to be the best CPD I have received during my time as a teacher and leader in school. The t...
Discover more“I completed my NPQH with Best Practice Network (BPN) this year. I was very well supported by my tutor Vanessa over the last 12 months. I cannot thank her enough for her responses to my questions, f...
Discover moreAfter only a term on NPQH, I secured Headship post at my current school after quite a grilling interview! I have to say the Strategy and Improvement module online tasks and the associated reading real...
Discover moreI appreciated the course being online and the flexibility this offered. I made the personal choice to complete the course early, and the course structure really enabled me to fit it around my work and...
Discover moreI would just like to say a huge thank you to Best Practice Network for all the support and guidance given throughout the NPQSL course. My online tutor helped me immensely with her constructive feedbac...
Discover moreI genuinely feel like a more confident leader within a school community. The NPQSL course has provided me with practical tools to effectively evaluate my own performance and the impact of my team on t...
Discover moreThe discussion forum is an excellent way to link in with other participants on the course, share experiences or ask for help. The online tutorials were informative. thought-provoking and really assist...
Discover more"I didn’t have enough self-discipline to fully utilise the online modules but the contact days and the prep work, prior to each contact day, helped hugely in keeping me on track (and better aware of...
Discover moreI'm so glad I did my NPQH with OLP, rather than another provider. Made it so real and prepared me so well.
Discover moreI got the headship! There were 19 applicants, 6 on the day and 4 for face-to-face interviews. The course was absolutely instrumental in my success at interview - I used my vision, talked about leade...
Discover moreI highly recommend Best Practice Network. My personal learning and CPD has had a significant impact on the understanding of how to lead a school. Support network through tutors and forums was fantasti...
Discover moreIt has had a huge impact! I now have greater knowledge of whole-school leadership and how to manage change. I now also feel confident in managing whole-school finances/budgets!
Discover more"The EYITT programme gives you opportunities to develop professionally through conversations with other colleagues in different settings, through research and study packs. For childcare practitioners ...
Discover moreThis course has been very useful to me as a leader as it is the area of leadership with which I have the least experience. I feel that I have gained a much more secure understanding of identifying pos...
Discover moreHLTA Status consolidates and creates recognition for the contribution TAs make to supporting their classes and school. It provides a positive development step and a sense of personal achievement.
Discover moreI work together with another Assistant Principal at my school. I explained the positive impact the NPQ course was having on my work, so he also decided to undertake the course. Another aspiring leader...
Discover more"As a graduate entrant, the EYITT is a great way of quickly understanding the sector and getting to grips with the role, with good support from personal tutors along the way."
Discover moreWithout this qualification, I would certainly not have been able to navigate through my first year of headship and all the challenges that were thrown at me. This helped me develop a strategic plan to...
Discover moreI have really enjoyed this course. The leading professional development has been my significant leadership learning from this course. This has been a big eye opener, and reading what others are doing ...
Discover moreFirstly, I would like to say I have enjoyed engaging with the resources and working group with my peers whilst learning more about ‘Teaching and curriculum Excellence. Using the NPQEL learning resou...
Discover moreI feel that the course has given me new skills, knowledge, confidence and resilience to work in my role, share best practice and engage in genuine and meaningful collaboration with other schools. I kn...
Discover moreI have now been able to secure a promotion to Deputy Head for September 2019!
Discover moreHLTA Status has increased my own personal learning and given me greater confidence in delivering information to children in a fun and positive way. Also, receiving feedback from the class afterwards ...
Discover moreI cannot even begin to tell you how beneficial and relevant this unit has been to me personally. It has helped me to get through certain situations far better than I ever would have had I had not done...
Discover moreAn outstanding day. The perfect balance between presentation, reflection and activities…Our facilitator is inspirational and manages to get people who don’t know each other working, thinking and l...
Discover moreToday was really refreshing – to spend the time with aspiring leaders with such a range of attributes and understanding was very inspirational. The environment was set up beautifully so that we unde...
Discover moreAchieving HLTA Status has allowed me to gain so many more skills and get a place on a teacher training course after a few months.
Discover moreIt’s a recognition of going the extra mile and being able to take extra responsibility within the school. I’m so glad I gained HLTA status. I am now MFL subject leader and I also teach whole class...
Discover more"100% affirmed my ambitions to progress within the education sector. EYITT inspired and motivated me to learn as much as possible to effectively support, nurture and teach children in my care and I ha...
Discover moreThe online learning has been really thought-provoking and has enabled me to speak with more confidence when meeting my CEO and Trustees. Enjoying the structure and weekly tasks, which is keeping me on...
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