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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NPQs AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES
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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Would you like to be part of our upcoming English Subject Leader Networks and meet with other subject leaders to collaborate on common challenges and share strategies? 27th April - Reading Comprehension 22nd June - Poetry @OdysseyTrust @HumboAcademy https://t.co/zkz5KPFIEQ
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RT @TeacherDevTrust: Are you ready for the next step in your leadership journey? Find out more about TDT #NPQs. Apply now for autumn 2023 h…
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Calling all undergraduates! Are you looking for paid work experience? The Learners First Internship Programme could be for you! Book a 1:1 call with a member of the teacher training team who can advise you on your next steps - @getintoteaching https://t.co/OWas0BXyVi
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Struggling to recruit teachers in shortage subjects?✔️ Would you like to host a fully funded undergraduate in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing or MFL?✔️ Join us on the free online briefing to find out how your school/department can support - https://t.co/mGCndxiyKr
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What a privilege it is to work with such a talented, reflective and child centred group of current and aspiring headteachers. Lively debate, honest dialogue and true collaboration. Our young people are in safe hands! #leadershipdevelopment #npqh
Read MoreLooking forward to our next Reciprocal Peer MAT Review @LEARNERsTrust with the team from @WhiteWoodsPAT1. A great opportunity for authentic, leadership PD & feedback, exploring trust wide improvements with trustees, school/trust teams and young people! #relationalleadership https://t.co/sDZ8RXkbqs
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