ConnectEd Partnership was established as an inclusive, not for profit organisation and continues to hold onto the vision to improve educational opportunity and outcomes for all children and young people. As a school partnership, they aim to provide a forward thinking and innovative offer and strive to ensure that they do not move too far away from the purpose and principles that were fundamental when ConnectEd Partnership was established in the beginning:
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Promote the vision and values of the company as developed by the Board of Directors
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Promote a climate of increasing mutual respect and understanding
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Be committed to the success of all children and young people
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Be mutually accountable for the shared functions and outcomes of the company
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Develop a commitment to collaborative working and sharing good practice
NPQ Apprenticeships
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed executive leaders looking to improve their leadership capability.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed headteachers looking to improve their leadership capability.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed senior leaders looking to improve their leadership capability.
Support Staff Apprenticeships
Teacher Apprenticeships are available for primary, primary SEND and secondary schools. A fee-free, salaried route for graduates awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 12 months.
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed for those looking to become a specialist TA (in one of three pathways) and has at least one year of classroom experience.
Teacher Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 is ideal for anyone already working as a TA, or looking for a career as a TA.
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship with SEND is tailored for both current TAs and aspiring TAs, focusing on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Coaching in Education
The Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5 offers staff in schools the opportunity to develop as confident, evidence-informed coaches—rooted in the realities of education.
For Early Years professionals who coach others, formally or informally, and want to refine their practice. Gain a complete toolkit of proven coaching techniques – from active listening and structured feedback to goal setting and solution-focused conversations – all tailored to the Early Years context.
Thrive Apprenticeships
Valued at £12,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically implement the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation.
Valued at £12,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously trained as Licensed Practitioners, this work-based programme is a great fit for experienced teaching assistants and other support staff who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build additional expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously completed Licensed Practitioner training, this work-based programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills.