Welcome to
Learners First Schools Partnership
Connecting People, Promoting Excellence
Building professional networks and facilitating meaningful partnerships which aim to support the individual endeavours of schools, academies and MATs.




Welcome to Learners First
Established in 2012, Learners First is an independent, not-for-profit, school-led organisation governed by serving school leaders. It is built on a mature model of partnership and collaboration. We work with a range of partners within and beyond the sector to ensure our work meets the above aims. Our work is focused on three core, interdependent areas:
- Leadership Development and Transformation
- Teaching & Curriculum Excellence
- Governance Development
Overall, the partnership aims to add real and significant value to the endeavours of individual schools, academies and MATs, beyond that which any individual entity could achieve alone.


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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
Leadership programmes and experiences for all members of the school/Trust workforce including the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
A professional development programme designed to reflect the challenges teachers face in the early stages of their careers.

ENGLISH HUB
One of 34 DfE designated English Hubs supporting schools to improve the teaching of phonics, early language and reading.

INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING (ITT)
Have you always had a passion for teaching? Train to teach with Learners First from September 2022. Primary, Secondary and Special school training places available.

GOVERNANCE
Supporting confident, strategic leadership and robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance in schools and trusts.

CPD
Access to evidence based professional development opportunities for teachers, led by specialists with the aim of having a significant impact on pupil progress and achievement.


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Fantastic take up for our primary and secondary Geography Subject CPD. Hurry, last few places remaining! Primary - Secondary - https://t.co/aTCuj80nJy Ofsted Briefing - https://t.co/gDoGYjSDrM https://t.co/ldft8Bwm2C
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Working with a fantastic group of aspirant headteachers today, exploring culture and behaviour in schools. What's your leadership learning...? https://t.co/ajBwAnEUaY
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Yet again, another excellent achievement from Learners First's NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL February cohorts gaining their DFE Qualifications. Thank you to our amazing team of talented facilitators who provide valuable professional support and challenge for all! #topteam https://t.co/RIYrp9WELG
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