Best Practice Network

✨ We're proud to share that Best Practice Network and The Gallery Trust have won the Trust Collaboration Award at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026.

This recognition celebrates the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to developing high-quality pathways into teaching for those working with children and young people with SEND.

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful to everyone across both organisations who has contributed to this work.

Thank you to the MAT Excellence Awards for this recognition, and congratulations to all the winners and finalists.🏆💫

Thinking about beginning your journey towards EYTS this Autumn?

The September 2026 EYITT cohort is now less than 3 months away and it's the only EYITT intake starting in 2026.
Join our free webinar to explore the different routes available, understand the application process and get your questions answered before applying.

Explore the EYITT routes:
✅ Graduate Employment Based (GEB) Route
✅ Childminder Route
✅ Foundation Stage Route
We'll also cover:
✅ Eligibility and entry requirements
✅ Placements and specialist support available
✅ Funding, bursaries and employer incentives
✅ GCSE equivalency testing options
✅ Live Q&A with the EYITT team

Whether you're working in a nursery, school based Early Years setting or childminding business, this webinar will help you understand which EYITT route is right for you.

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Register today and start your EYITT journey this September.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w5QRf0

Are you interested in developing your coaching skills?

Join our free webinar on Tuesday, June 16, to learn more about the Coaching in Education Level 5 Apprenticeship and discover the positive impact coaching can have in schools.

📅Tuesday, June 16
🕓 4:00pm

Expect to learn:
✔️ The purpose and benefits of coaching in education
✔️ What makes a good coach and what a good coaching session looks like
✔️ What coaching tools and theories you will use
✔️ How to gain the optional ILM Level 5 certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring at no extra cost
✔️ Further information on the programme structure, funding and eligibility

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A where our coaching experts will answer any questions you may have about the programme or coaching itself.

If you're considering joining the Autumn Intake of the Coaching in Education Level 5 Apprenticeship, this is the perfect place to start.

Register now to secure your place:https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w4yJw0

"Do it. Take your passion and pour it into your teaching. I promise that you will not regret it."

Meet Katelyn, one of our talented student teachers who is turning her passion for biology into a rewarding career in the classroom.

Through her Initial Teacher Training, Katelyn has built her confidence, developed practical teaching strategies and experienced the “lightbulb” moments that remind her why she started.

Like Katelyn, you could start your teaching journey this September.

Read more about Katelyn’s journey into teaching here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w3RZw0

Apply now for September: Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Courses – Train to Teach with QTS | Best Practice Network (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w3Snn0)

Meet Philip Mackay, one of our tutors leading our learners on the AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship.🙌

With a background in AI research and deployment, Philip loves meeting with learners on the programme, preparing for virtual classrooms and researching into new AI tools.

He wholeheartedly believes that AI is already playing an important role in the education sector and believes it will only become more influential as time goes on.

For anyone considering applying for the programme, he says "Not only do you get the knowledge and experience, you will also create multiple projects that you will take away and implement in your organisation."

The AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship can help school staff:

✓ Reduce repetitive administrative burden
✓ Improve data quality, reporting and information flows
✓ Create clear AI policies and support colleagues with AI adoption
✓ Ensure all AI use is in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies

If you would like join the Autumn intake of the AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship, applications are now open and we recommend submitting yours by Sunday, June 28 to secure your place.

👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v_1dp0

Speech, language and communication needs do not always appear as one clear challenge.

They can show up when a pupil struggles to follow an instruction, explain what has happened, find the right words, join in with learning or communicate how they are feeling.

For school staff, these moments can be difficult to support consistently without specialist guidance.

In this carousel, we are highlighting 5 important things schools should know about speech, language and communication needs and why earlier, more confident support matters.

If you would like to explore this further, join Best Practice Network and Speech & Language Link for a live introduction to the new Speech & Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Tuesday 9 June 2026
4:30pm UK time

The webinar will explore who the programme is for, how it supports early intervention and how schools can build practical in-school expertise.

You will also hear from Sophie Mustoe-Playfair, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Speech & Language Link.

Register here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vZbg_0

We had such a great time in Birmingham yesterday for Coaching in Education tutor day.

It was inspiring to hear the passion each tutor brings to the programme and the support they provide to learners throughout their journey.

The day included some engaging team coaching activities led by Andrew Thompson, exploring different coaching approaches, followed by a heartwarming feedback session highlighting just how valued and respected our tutors are.

Lots of important conversations, plenty of laughs and just a few doughnuts. A productive day all round!

Another myth, busted.

Myth 4: You have to master behaviour management before you train to teach.

You don't.

Managing classroom behaviour is one of the biggest worries for new teachers, but you won't be expected to have all the answers on day one.

When you train with us, you’ll have access to optional Thrive-informed training that helps you understand the “why” behind behaviour and create calm, safe classrooms where pupils feel ready to learn.

On top of that, you’ll get 1:1 support from a personal tutor and mentor, helping you reflect on real classroom experiences, develop practical strategies and grow in confidence throughout your training.

If you’re ready to start your teacher training this September, apply today before applications close: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vX7md0

It's inspiring to see the impact that learners on our Coaching in Education Level 5 Apprenticeship are already making within their schools.

In our latest case study, we sat down to talk to Lauren, an assistant head teacher who is developing her coaching skills, launching innovative programmes and building a coaching culture within her school, all while completing her apprenticeship.

Lauren also gives a special mention to her coaching tutor, praising the support she has received throughout the apprenticeship.

Read Lauren's story and discover the impact the apprenticeship has had on her professional growth via the link below.👇

If her experience resonates with you and you're ready to build on your existing coaching skills, applications for our Autumn intake are now open.

Submit your application by Sunday, June 28, to secure your place.
➡️https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vTJNx0

Coaching in Education Case study: Driving Professional Growth Through Coaching Discover how Coaching in Education apprentice Lauren used the Level 5 apprenticeship to develop her coaching skills, support colleagues, and drive a coaching culture across her school.

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈

We are proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves.

Creating inclusive environments isn't just for June; it's something we at Best Practice Network strive for every day.

Because when people can be themselves, they can thrive.