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Become a Teacher

Teacher Training Overview

Train to be a primary, secondary, or SEND teacher and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Teacher training for those currently working in schools

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Teacher training for graduates and career changers not currently working in schools

Primary & SEND

Become a Primary Teacher
Become a SEND teacher



Early Years

Early Years Initial Teacher Training

Become an Early Years Teacher - For those currently employed in a setting
Become an Early Years Teacher - For those not currently employed in a setting

Secondary

Become a Biology Teacher
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Become an MFL Teacher
Become a Geography teacher
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Early Years Apprenticeships

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Thrive Early Years Educator Level 3
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5
Coaching in the Early Years Apprenticeship Level 5
Early Years Senior Leader Apprenticeship Level 7

Early Years Initial Teacher Training EYITT

Early Years Initial Teacher Training Graduate Employment Based Route
Early Years Initial Teacher Training Graduate Entry Route
Early Years Initial Teacher Training for Childminders

Early Years SENCO Training

Early Years SENCO Level 3

NPQ for Early Years Leadership

National Professional Qualification for Early Years

Employer Hub

Early Years Employer Hub

Specialist NPQs - International Schools

For teachers and leaders in International Schools who want to develop their expertise in specialist areas of teaching practice.

NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)

Leadership NPQs - International Schools

DfE accredited National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for International school leaders.

NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
NPQ for Headship (NPQH)
NPQ for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
NPQ for SENCOs (NPQSENCO)

Internationals have a new home!

Best Practice Network International now has a dedicated website! For all information about our programmes tailored for international schools, please visit www.bpninternational.com. This website will no longer be updated with international programme details.

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Early Years Apprenticeships

Support and promote children’s early education and development.

Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Early Years Educator Level 3
Thrive Early Years Educator Level 3
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5
Coaching in the Early Years Apprenticeship Level 5
Early Years Senior Leader Apprenticeship Level 7

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Coaching in Education

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Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs

Outstanding leadership development underpinned by cross-sector learning and practice.

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Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3

Teacher Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 is ideal for anyone already working as a TA, or looking for a career as a TA. 

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Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 — SEND Pathway

The Level 3 TA (SEND) apprenticeship builds the knowledge, skills and behaviours to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities while strengthening whole-class practice.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 5

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. 

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Postgraduate Teacher
Apprenticeship

The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based teacher training route for graduates employed in schools across England. Successful completion of this programme will award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification, which will qualify you to teach in all schools in England.

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Coaching in Education

Apprenticeship Level 5

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.

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School Leader Programme
Level 5 Apprenticeship with NPQSL

The School Leader Programme is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Standard. This means you will be undertaking two prestigious awards concurrently, providing you with even more resources to excel in your career.

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Executive Leader Programme
Level 7 Apprenticeship with NPQEL

For school and MAT leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher with responsibility for leading several schools, academies or LA Virtual Schools and have a minimum of three years as a headteacher or head of school.

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Headteacher Programme
Level 7 Apprenticeship with NPQH

The Headteacher Programme is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Level 7 Senior Leader Standard. This means you will be undertaking two prestigious awards concurrently, providing you with even more resources to excel in your career.

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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

The EYP Level 2 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 12-14 months. It can be funded by the Apprenticeship Levy or co-funded by your employer and the Government. During this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while studying for your qualification through Off-the-Job training. Additionally, you will earn at least the Apprentice Minimum Wage.

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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

The EYE Level 3 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 15-18 months. On successful completion, you will be awarded the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and achieve full and relevant status inline with the EYFS. During this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while studying for your qualification through Off-the-Job training. Additionally, you will earn at least the Apprentice Minimum Wage.

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Thrive Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

The Thrive Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 programme is a variation of our Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 programme that is delivered by Best Practice Network and our sister company, Thrive.

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Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5

The EYLP Level 5 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 18-24 months. During this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, furthering your knowledge on child development and leading practice.

Additionally, you will earn at least the Apprentice Minimum Wage however it is likely that this position will have a higher salary.

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Coaching in the Early Years
Apprenticeship Level 5

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.

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Thrive Advanced Practitioner Leadership Apprenticeship

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.

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Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5

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.

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Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship Level 5

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.

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Thrive Advanced Practitioner Apprenticeship

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.

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