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National Teaching Assistants Day 2025
It’s that time of year when we come together to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness of the essential contributions of Teaching Assistants (TAs) across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools on National Teaching Assistants’ Day. The theme this year is 'read...
Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Shortlisted for Teach Primary Award 2025
We're thrilled to announce that our Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship has been shortlisted in the CPD category at the 2025 Teach Primary Awards! Since the apprenticeship’s launch in January 2025, our four specialist pathways—SEND, Social and...
Introducing our new Language and Literacy specialism for the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – in partnership with Elklan
Introducing our new Language and Literacy specialism for the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - in partnership with Elklan We’re delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Elklan, a renowned provider of accredited training in Speech, Language and...
PE Primary and Sport Premium Funding Confirmed for 2025/26
Good News for Primary Schools Along with primary schools across England, we welcome the news that the government has confirmed the PE and Sport Premium funding for the 2025–26 school year! With confirmation of funding for another year secured, schools will be able to...
National School Sports Week 2025
Let's Get Active! How PE Apprentices Are Boosting School Sports Provision National School Sports Week 2025 is the perfect time to reflect on the incredible impact that physical education has on young lives, and how schools can boost their PE provision in smart,...
Important changes to Level 7 apprenticeship funding: What it means for CPD in schools
In May 2025, the UK government announced a significant change to funding rules for Level 7 apprenticeships After a period of review, we now have confirmation that from January 2026, only learners aged 21 and under will be eligible for funded Level 7 apprenticeships....
Just launched: Assistant SENCO Apprenticeship
A new addition to our growing portfolio of SEND-focused Apprenticeships We are proud to announce the launch of the first apprenticeship specifically created for Assistant SENCOs. Building on our experience in delivering educational apprenticeship training, this new...
Press Clipping: Minister visits Manor Fields Primary visited Manor Fields school in Bishop’s Stortford to learn about a pioneering apprenticeship scheme.
As one of the first training providers to deliver the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, Educational and Sporting Futures has been at the forefront of enhancing the skills of TAs, enabling them to provide even greater support to pupils. Manor Fields...
Ministerial Visit to Manor Fields Primary School Highlights Impact of Level 5 Specialist TA Apprenticeship
A Lesson In Apprenticeships! This week, Manor Fields Primary School in Bishop’s Stortford welcomed a special guest; the Minister for School Standards in the Department for Education, Catherine McKinnell MP. The visit showcased the positive impact of the Level 5...
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