Keys Group works in partnership with Best Practice Network to support school staff in accessing high-quality CPD on all levels - from school leavers, through experienced teachers to executive leaders.
The organisation supports more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across the country.
See our programmes
Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQH
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed headteachers looking to improve their leadership capability. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQH is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed senior leaders looking to improve their leadership capability. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLT
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin the successful leadership of teaching. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLT is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLTD
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of teacher development. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLTD is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLBC
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of culture and behaviour in a school. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLBC is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Leader Apprenticeship with NPQ for SENCOs
The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQ for SENCOs is a dual award that integrates the DfE’s NPQ for SENCOs with the Level 5 Learning and Development Apprenticeship.
Teaching Assistant and Support Staff Apprenticeships
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teacher Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 is ideal for anyone already working as a Teaching Assistant, or looking for a career as a TA.
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship SEND
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.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship
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.
NEW! Speech & Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
The Speech & Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship develops teaching assistants and support staff into specialists in speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
NEW! Pastoral Support Practitioner Level 4
Strengthen attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing through early intervention and support. This apprenticeship is designed for staff who work with pupils and families to address barriers to learning, attendance and wellbeing.
Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based teacher training route for graduates employed in schools across England. This salaried pathway lets you learn in the classroom from day one, while your training costs are fully covered by your school's Apprenticeship Levy. 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.
AI and Coaching Apprenticeships
AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4
A fully funded apprenticeship that prepares school staff to coordinate the ethical and effective use of AI and automation across schools and trusts. The programme prepares apprentices for roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.
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.
Thrive Wellbeing Apprenticeships
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.
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.
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.