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Navigating NPQ Funding Cuts: An Apprenticeship Success Story

Last year’s NPQ funding cuts meant that half of England’s teachers faced costs of up to £4,000 to complete their NPQ qualification. While some opted out of leadership training, others chose Best Practice Network’s Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs.

New apprenticeship to equip teaching assistants on SEND

Move gives schools more options to spend training funding, but unions warn apprentices ‘must be paid at the going rate’

Navigating NPQ Funding Cuts: Discover Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs

Recent cuts to NPQ funding, as reported by Schools Week, mean 14,000 schools previously eligible for scholarships now face costs of up to £4,000 per NPQ. With half of the schools in England now ineligible for this crucial funding, the challenge of maintaining high standards of leadership development has become even more pressing.

Can the new teaching apprenticeship solve recruitment woes?

New route for those without an existing degree will be introduced next year

Why teacher apprenticeships can help tackle the teacher recruitment challenge

There has never been a more pressing need for alternative, cost- effective ways of training and recruiting new teachers. Teacher apprenticeships will help fulfil that demand.

Pilot planned for SEND teacher apprenticeship

National Institute of Teaching will trial a primary postgraduate teacher apprenticeship in 14 London schools

The Future of Assessment

A free FE Week and Schools Week supplement in partnership with NCFE, diving into assessment reform

Provide apprenticeship careers talks or face legal action, schools told

Consultation launched on new duty to give pupils six opportunities to hear from further education providers

Spring statement: Chancellor will review apprenticeship levy

But announcement contains no extra help for schools with rising energy bills