Best Practice Network

Could an Early Years apprenticeship be the next step in your career?

Join our free webinar and discover how an Early Years apprenticeship can help you gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

✅ Understand the difference between Level 2 and Level 3
✅ Learn about paid employment and training
✅ Explore career progression opportunities
✅ Get advice on how to apply
✅ Ask your questions in a live Q&A

Whether you're leaving school, studying at college, changing careers or looking to progress in your current role, this webinar provides a great opportunity to find out what your next steps could be.

📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 4-5pm

Register today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xxQ5L0

⚠️Last chance to sign up! ⚠️

Join us tomorrow for a FREE webinar discussing everything you need to know about the AI Practitioner for Local Government Level 4 Apprenticeship.

📅Date: Tuesday, August 11
🕓Time: 4 – 5pm

AI tutor Philip Mackay will be covering:
✔️ How AI can help improve council processes and reduce repetitive admin
✔️ What AI governance means for local government
✔️ How to support your colleagues and turn AI anxiety into confidence
✔️ What to expect from the workplace project
✔️ Information on the programme structure, funding and eligibility

If you're already using AI within your council role but would like to build your knowledge and skills to help improve processes across your organisation, the AI Practitioner for Local Government Apprenticeship could be your next step.

This is the perfect opportunity to find out more information and ask any questions you may have before submitting your application.

Register today ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xxDy60

Can't make the webinar? Sign up anyway and we'll send you recording after!

Every great future starts with a great teacher.

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and that starts with the people who inspire, nurture and support them every day.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) could help you achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) through a programme fully funded by the Department for Education.

The final application window for our September 2026 cohort is now open. Apply by Sunday, August 23 to join this September.

Learn more and apply: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwHPS0

We are proud to share the results of our latest Ofsted inspection.

Best Practice Network achieved a Strong standard for both our Early Years and primary initial teacher training provision, with safeguarding standards met across the organisation.

The report recognises the quality of our curriculum, mentoring, inclusive support and leadership across Early Years, primary and secondary teacher training.

Ofsted highlighted that:
“Student teachers are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of their training with Best Practice Network.”

This recognition reflects the commitment of our student teachers, tutors, mentors, colleagues and partners who work together to prepare knowledgeable, reflective and confident teachers.

Read the full inspection findings: Celebrating Strong Ofsted Outcomes Across Our Teacher Training Programmes (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwgv00)

Thinking about a career in Early Years?

Our Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship is a rewarding route into a career that truly makes a difference! Apprentices will learn hands-on in a real setting, with monthly visits and 1:1 support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Tutor throughout.

Build practical skills in care routines, child wellbeing and inclusive practice and play an active role in planning and delivering educational programmes for children aged 0-5.

Find out more about this fully-funded apprenticeship here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xqLHh0

Autumn is fast approaching and so is the first cohort of the AI Practitioner for Local Government Level 4 Apprenticeship.

With AI now being used across local councils to save time, improve services and reduce repetitive admin tasks, there's a growing demand for people who can help their organisation use AI with confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, for a free webinar where you will find out how you can develop the practical skills and knowledge to become your council's AI practitioner.

Everything you need to know about the AI Practitioner for Local Government Level 4 Apprenticeship

Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 4 – 5pm

During the session, you can expect to hear:

✔️ How AI can help improve council processes and reduce repetitive admin
✔️ What AI governance means for local government
✔️ How to support your colleagues and turn AI anxiety into confidence
✔️ What to expect from the workplace project
✔️ Information on the programme structure, funding and eligibility

If you have any questions about the programme, this webinar will give you insider knowledge to help you make an informed decision before submitting your application.

Register today 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xqpwc0

From growing in confidence to building real skills that make a difference, Emma's journey is a brilliant reminder of what's possible when the right support is in place.

💬 "The online learning resources are packed with useful information, and the classrooms I attend are very professional and informative."

Emma's story is just one example of the amazing apprentices we get to support every day🎓👏

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in Early Years, there's an apprenticeship to help you take the next step. Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xmblT0

NEW for Early Years! 🎉

Join our free webinar to introduce the exciting new Speech & Language Support Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship — the first of its kind designed exclusively for the Early Years sector and fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.

Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 3-4pm

During the session, we'll cover:

✔ What the apprenticeship is and who it is for
✔ Programme structure, delivery and expectations
✔ Funding and eligibility guidance
✔ Live Q&A with the programme team

Alongside our programme team, we'll also be joined by Emma Higgins from Speech & Language Link. Emma will provide a closer look at the Speech & Language Link elements of this apprenticeship and explain why building this specialist expertise in your team can make such a huge difference!

Register now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xkcLF0

Yesterday marked the start of our Qualifications & Training Conference, where our Apprenticeship Tutors from across the country came together in Birmingham for two days of lively discussion.

We began by outlining our objectives and priorities for the next academic year and were fortunate to hear from guest speaker Kerry Boffey, CEO and Founder of the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees. Kerry inspired us all to actively support learners by providing fair, accessible and impartial careers information, advice and guidance.

Today we explore the curriculum journey, with a focus on each specialism, followed by CPD opportunities for our team to further their expertise and support our learners.

It has been wonderful to see the Apprenticeship Tutor team to come together and we can't wait to see what this academic year brings!