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How joining a school business professional network could help you with buying for your school

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A headshot of Frances Rowland, Chair of the ABLE Network, with a quote alongside which reads: "Your fellow SBPs can understand the ups and downs of the job in a way that other colleagues in your school cannot". The ABLE logo is situated underneath the quote.

In the latest Buying for Schools blog post, network Chair Frances Rowland explains how the ABLE network supports school business professionals, and why you should consider joining a network if you’re not a member already.

Free funding available for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders

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Teacher talking to pupils in the classroom

Teachers are the foundation of the education system – there are no great schools without great teachers. Alistair Guest from the DfE’s NPQ Policy Unit talks to Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust about his experience of the departments support for teachers and leaders to develop their expertise.

National Network of Special Schools (NNoSS)

Pauline Aitchison, Deputy Director of Schools North East and the Network Lead for the National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals, talk about the importance of the National Network of Special Schools.