Apprenticeship pathways for Catholic Schools
Designed by the Archdiocese of Birmingham Education Service and delivered in partnership with Best Practice Network.
Designed with Catholic schools at their heart, our Apprenticeship programmes reflect Catholic values and ethos – seamlessly embedded, not bolted on. Apprenticeships are funded for all schools through the Levy, offering a practical, cost-effective way to strengthen staff retention and recruitment.
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to grow talent, upskill staff, and support long-term workforce development... and it’s great news that BDES and BPN have partnered up to build bespoke pathways for Catholic school staff.”
Steve Bell, Director of Education for BDES
Meet the training expert
Chris Ludlow
Chris is responsible for the growth of our school/setting partnerships, helping extend delivery of our provision into new territories. Chris has a background in qualification design, development and operational delivery within the education sector.
Best Practice Network
Best Practice Network is one of the UK's leading providers of professional development for school leaders, teachers, and support staff. They specialise in delivering qualifications that equip educators with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed.
Programmes include: Initial Teacher Training (ITT), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), and apprenticeships.
Our Catholic Training Programmes
Catholic Leaders Programme with NPQSL
For senior leaders and aspirant senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities who want to lead with vision and impact.
This course is delivered by Best Practice Network
Specialist Teaching Assistant in Catholic Schools
For experienced support staff to develop their expertise and better support learners in a faith-based context.
This course is delivered by Best Practice Network
Post Graduate Catholic Teacher Apprenticeship
A school-based ITT route leading to QTS, designed for Catholic schools looking to grow their own teaching workforce.
This course is delivered by Best Practice Network
Understanding Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes that support new and existing staff to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Training is funded by the apprenticeship levy meaning no impact on school CPD budgets
- We offer a comprehensive suite of apprenticeship pathways for early years, support staff, teachers and wellbeing leads
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