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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 Provision to Belonging – The Next Chapter of SEND
August 21 2026
Best Practice Network is helping shape the next chapter of SEND by developing skilled, inclusive education workforces that move beyond support provision to create environments where every learner can belong, participate and succeed.
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Exclusive Partner Offer From The Chartered College of Teaching
November 29 2022
Best Practice Network and The Chartered College of Teaching have teamed up to provide discounted Associate Membership and a package of benefits to all our Teaching Assistant apprentices, HLTA applicants and alumni!
HLTA of the Year Award 2022
October 28 2022
Nominations for the Best Practice Network HLTA of the Year Award for 2022 are now open! Recognise the outstanding work of your HLTA and nominate them by the 14th of November!
Designing and Delivering Effective Professional Development
June 21 2021
As we move forward in the development of our school leader and school expert led resources for the new suite of NPQs, I have had the great pleasure recently of ‘interviewing’ and listening to many colleagues from all parts of the country, talk about their experiences and accounts of good practice, that will support the next generations of NPQ participants learning in partnership with OLP/BPN.
2019 Higher Level Teaching Assistant of the Year Announced
November 28 2019
Chris Mozo was declared 2019 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) of the Year at a ceremony in Westminster last week.
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Meet our 2019 HLTA of the Year regional winners
November 04 2019
We’re very proud to announce our regional winners of the 2019 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) of the Year awards.
Nominate your HLTA of the Year 2019
June 21 2019
We're proud to welcome nominations for the 2019 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) of the Year awards
Meet our 2018 HLTA of the Year regional winners
September 14 2018
We’re very proud to announce our regional winners of the 2018 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) of the Year awards.
New chair for HNAP
August 08 2018
Dr Helen Saddler has been appointed the new chair of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant National Assessment Partnership (HNAP).
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