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Training: All within grasp
March 19 2021
Understanding how physical development links to children's readiness for school is a priority for trainees on the EYITT programme. Sian Marsh describes how one trainee is using the Movement Environment Rating Scale to support colleagues to develop children's fine and gross motor skills.

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.

Best Practice Network selected for ECF roll-out
March 01 2021
Award-winning education training organisation Best Practice Network (BPN) has been selected as one of the lead providers for the national roll-out of the government’s Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms from September 2021.

SEND CPD in a time of crisis
March 01 2021
The pandemic may be creating new CPD journeys for SEND professionals, but the measures of what makes effective training remain unchanged, says Abigail Gray.

CPD during Covid: Things have changed forever
February 24 2021
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National Professional Qualification (NPQ) reforms
February 15 2021
The DfE is restructuring its suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) to help all teachers continuously develop their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.

Congratulations to the newly-appointed Teaching School Hubs
February 11 2021
Many congratulations to each of our partners that have been appointed Teaching School Hub status!
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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.

Best Practice Network launches early years apprenticeship
February 09 2021
Award-winning training provider Best Practice Network (BPN) has launched a new apprenticeship programme for early years staff.
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.
In the Media | Early Years