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National Professional Qualification (NPQ) reforms

February 03 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.

No More New NPQ Scholarships

December 18 2020

Scholarship | NPQ | OLP News

It was officially announced on Tuesday 15 December that there is to be no more NPQ scholarship funding for the rest of the current NPQ contract.

Spring 2021 NPQ intake - registration open

October 16 2020

Scholarship | NPQ | OLP News

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.

Drivers of good practice

October 01 2020

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Applications for the new Teaching Hubs close on 30 October. Sally Bishop looks at the challenges and opportunities this new development will provide for schools.

Schools can fund NPQs through apprenticeship levy following Best Practice Network appointment

July 24 2020

NPQ | OLP News

Schools across England will now be able to use their apprenticeship levy to cover the cost of National Professional Qualification (NPQ) leadership development programmes for middle and senior leaders.

Full DfE scholarships confirmed for Autumn 2020 NPQ intake

March 04 2020

Scholarship | NPQ | OLP News

Full DfE scholarships for our NPQs will be made available for the Autumn 2020 NPQ intake.

International NPQH - Eliz Dadson case study

February 28 2020

International | NPQ | OLP News | Case Study

Eliz chose Best Practice Network’s NPQH for international schools programme after a long period of professional reflection. “I knew that I wanted to lead a school and have a more direct impact in the lives of the young people in my care,” she says.

10% Discount for International NPQs

February 24 2020

International | NPQ | OLP News

Applications are now open for our Autumn 2020 International NPQ Intake with a 10% discounted price available.

International Distance NPQML - Scott Shovelton case study

February 18 2020

International | NPQ | OLP News | Case Study

Scott Shovelton’s NPQML project provided a major boost to pastoral support at his school in Qatar. Scott, who is head of Physical Education at Doha British School’s Al Wakra campus, developed a learning mentor programme for one of the qualification’s required school improvement projects.

BPN wins ‘Company of the Year’ award at Bett Awards

January 28 2020

OLP News | Events | In the Media

Best Practice Network (BPN) has won the Company of the Year award at the 2020 Bett Awards in London.

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