This national professional development (NPD) course is for experienced reception teachers.

It uses the latest early years research and evidence to support teaching in today’s classrooms. You will develop your practice and strengthen your understanding of key areas of child development.

Click here for further details about this course.

Excellence in Reception Teaching with Best Practice Network (BPN)

We are delighted to be partnering with Best Practice Network (BPN) to offer this course across our regions. 

Please click here for further details.

Funding eligibility

Funded places are available for participants working in most state-funded settings, including academies. 

Examples of settings where funding is not available include: 

• schools outside England 

• independent schools 

If you are not eligible for funding, you can self-fund. You must still register with the DfE.

When you register with the DfE, they will tell you if you are eligible for funding.

Apply now for this course

Step 1: Register with the DfE

Click here to register with the DfE.

When registering, you will need to select Best Practice Network as the training provider. 

You'll need a GOV One Login account (you'll be prompted to sign in or create one). You should use the same email address to log in, every time you use this service.

Step 2: Register with BPN

Click here to register with BPN.

First course start date: October 2026.

There will be two further cohorts in 2027, starting in January and October.

If you have any questions please email: info@hisptsh.org