Partnership improves Birmingham teacher training opportunities

Birmingham-based Services For Education (SFE) has announced a new partnership with Best Practice Network (BPN) to deliver primary initial teacher training across the city.

The partnership will help increase the numbers entering teaching and relieve the pressure on staffing issues affecting some Birmingham schools.

The collaboration brings together two leading education providers to offer high-quality teacher training to aspiring primary school teachers.

Working in partnership, BPN and Services For Education - which already works closely with nearly 600 local schools - now provide initial teacher training, early career framework and national professional qualifications supporting the Department for Education 's 'golden thread' approach that advocates high-quality support, training and development throughout a teacher's career.

BPN 's initial teacher training programme helps trainees develop the skills and knowledge required to become effective teachers.

Kirsty Jones (pictured), head of School Support at Services For Education, said: “Services For Education has developed an excellent reputation for our evidence-based training in schools in Birmingham and beyond.

“Our partnership with Best Practice Network to deliver initial teacher training to aspiring teachers in Birmingham provides the perfect route into teaching with in-depth school experience and learning from expert teachers and mentors.

“By working together, we will offer a programme that meets the needs of both trainees and local schools, ultimately improving outcomes for students across the city. This complements and reinforces the Department for Education 's emphasis on the professional development of teachers. ”

The primary initial teacher training programme will be available from September 2023, with applications now open. For more information and how to apply, please click here.