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Building a high quality SEND team
August 25 2026
As the number of pupils requiring SEND support continues to rise, schools can no longer rely on a single SENCO to meet every need. This article explores why developing SEND expertise across leadership, teaching, pastoral and support roles creates more inclusive environments, strengthens provision and improves outcomes for all learners.
From Buzzwords to Breakthroughs
October 01 2025
Senior Leadership Apprenticeships are transforming how school leaders think, speak and progress in their careers. Beyond developing skills, these programmes reshape leadership identity, elevating confidence, strategic language and professional presence. This article explores how adopting the language of leadership can accelerate promotion and strengthen credibility in schools.
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Early Headship Coaching Offer - Why it is so crucial for supporting Head Teachers
August 31 2022
Alis Rocca takes a look at how our EHCO can help support Head Teachers and also offers advice from her own personal experiences as a Head Teacher
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Review of COBIS Conference 2022
May 25 2022
A brief review of the Annual COBIS Conference as well as the thoughts of Jamie Ganley, who attended the event.
BPN to develop and deliver a new generation of NPQs
March 31 2021
Award-winning education training organisation Best Practice Network (BPN) is to design and deliver a new generation of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders.
CPD at the heart of school improvement
March 03 2021
A small primary school in Cornwall has become a CPD powerhouse after placing professional development at the heart of its school improvement plans. Yvonne Gandy takes a look.
CPD during Covid: Things have changed forever
February 24 2021
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Leaders apprenticeships...in an apprentice's own words
February 11 2021
BPN News | NPQ | Leadership | Apprenticeship
Hear apprentices share their experience.
How to use your levy for leadership development
January 19 2021
The apprenticeship levy has been with us since 2017 but there are still misconceptions about how it can be used to support professional development in schools - Tracy Clement offers some guidance.
Spring 2021 NPQ intake - registration open
October 16 2020
BPN News | NPQ | Scholarship | Leadership | Apprenticeship
Due to high demand from teachers and school leaders to access NPQ scholarships in recent months, the DfE is conducting a review to assess demand against available funding. When the DfE scholarship funding position becomes clear, we will contact you if we need to discuss alternative funding options.
Leadership | Early Years | Teaching Assistants | ITT