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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 18h
This World Teachers’ Day, celebrate the teachers shaping learning in international schools. Our pedagogy course supports confident, effective teaching practice. Start learning: vist.ly/5kzru #WorldTeachersDay
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our Academy Trust Handbook 2026 guidance is available now. Get a step-by-step overview of the key changes and how trust leaders can support compliance. Start learning: vist.ly/5kqzr #AcademyTrusts #TrustLeadership #Compliance #Governance
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How to Comply with Changes to the Academy Trust Handbook 2026
A step-by-step compliance guide for trust leaders, summarising the key changes in the 2026 'Academy trust handbook' (ATH).
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This Black History Month, explore our webinar on Tackling Systemic Racism in Education. Support meaningful conversations around race, representation and equality in schools. Start learning: vist.ly/5kja7 #BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #EqualityInEducation
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our DfE Inclusion Bases webinar is available now. Explore practical guidance for leaders on planning, implementing and embedding inclusive provision. Start learning: vist.ly/5k9fd #Inclusion #SEND #SchoolLeadership #CPD
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Certificate in Managing Control Measures for Mobile Phones is available now. Support clearer expectations, consistent practice and safer digital wellbeing in your school. Start learning: vist.ly/5k4td #MobilePhonesInSchools #Safeguarding #DigitalWellbeing #SchoolLeadership
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What does KCSIE say about AI? Our podcast explores key safeguarding considerations for schools using AI and how to approach it responsibly. Start learning: vist.ly/5jn7j #KCSIE #AIinEducation #Safeguarding #EdTech
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With Ofsted inspecting more frequently, and arriving often unannounced, it may mean that gaps in record keeping and evidence are a growing risk For early years leaders, knowing if and where that risk sits has never mattered more. Read more in our blog: vist.ly/5jder #EarlyYears
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our Early Years Ofsted Preparation Checklist is a handy resource to help you review your setting, focus your preparation and make sure you’re thinking about the key areas ahead of inspection. Download now: vist.ly/5j8ij #EarlyYears #Ofsted #InspectionReady #EYFS #EarlyYearsLeaders
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our Lady of Sion School uses The National College to build a connected staff learning community. Explore how flexible CPD, learning plans and compliance support help keep training visible and accessible. Read the case study: vist.ly/5iwx7 #CPD #StaffDevelopment
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Our Lady of Sion School | The National College
Helen Davis is Deputy Headteacher at Our Lady of Sion School, an independent, all-through school which takes pupils from nursery to 18 ... read more
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This week, our Sheffield team joined another Bites & Insights session, led by our Chief Revenue Officer, Stephane Israel. The topic: how SaaS works, and why every team shapes our success. A great opportunity to learn, share knowledge and connect as one team.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our #EarlyYears #Ofsted Preparation Checklist is designed to help you take a structured approach to getting inspection-ready, so you can identify any gaps and feel confident about what you already have in place. Download your checklist today: vist.ly/5ih56
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Our Ofsted Inspection Itinerary webinar for secondary leaders is available now. Get practical planning guidance to help organise priorities and approach inspection with confidence. Start learning: vist.ly/5ic92 #Ofsted #SchoolLeadership #SecondarySchools #CPD
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Ofsted Inspection Itinerary: Practical Planning for Leaders | Secondary
Plan an effective Ofsted inspection itinerary with this expert-led webinar for primary school leaders. Learn how to structure the inspection schedule, coordinate meetings and lesson visits, and align with the 2025 Education Inspection Framework.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For nursery leaders, investing in professional development is about more than completing training. It’s about helping your team feel valued, build confidence and continue to grow in their careers. Discover the #1 CPD platform for nurseries: vist.ly/5hwpr #EarlyYears
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our Certificate in Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness is available now. Help staff recognise risks, build confidence and support safer practice across your setting. Start learning: vist.ly/5hmqy #AllergyAwareness #Anaphylaxis
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our Summer Assembly video captures what makes life at The National College special: ambition, support and shared purpose. We’re hiring across product, sales and marketing. Explore roles: vist.ly/5hi9q
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Complete Works uses The National College to support consistent CPD and compliance across alternative provision. See how targeted SEND training helps staff respond quickly to pupil needs. Read the case study: vist.ly/5h9bg #SEND #CPD
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our latest blog explores the important role CPD can play in supporting better inspection outcomes and creating a culture of ongoing improvement. Read the blog: vist.ly/5h4t2 #EarlyYears #CPD #EYFS #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyYearsEducation
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Take the pressure out of preparation and make inspection readiness part of everyday practice. Download your nursery inspection checklist: vist.ly/5gti2 #EarlyYears #NurseryLeaders #Ofsted #InspectionReady #EYFS
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Your inspection readiness shouldn’t depend on last minute preparation. Download your free nursery inspection checklist here: vist.ly/5gaku #EarlyYears #NurseryLeaders #Ofsted #EYFS #CPD
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Is your early years setting inspection-ready? Our latest blog explores how early years settings can move from panic to prepared and make inspection readiness part of everyday practice. Read more: vist.ly/5f2n8 #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyYearsEducation #Nursery
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Going back to school can bring excitement, nerves and change. Our free parent guide shares practical tips to help children feel confident, settled and supported as the new term begins. Download and share: vist.ly/5fvum #BackToSchool #StudentWellbeing
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Tips for Parents & Educators: Supporting Children Going Back to School
This free guide offers ten simple, practical ways to help children feel more confident, secure, and ready as they head back to school.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Would your nursery be ready for an Ofsted inspection tomorrow? We’ve created a practical inspection checklist to help you understand where your setting stands and what might need your attention next. Download the checklist: vist.ly/5fkv5 #EarlyYears #Ofsted #EYFS
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Congratulations to all pupils receiving their GCSE results today. Thank you to the teachers and school staff who supported, guided and encouraged pupils every step of the way. Well done from everyone at The National College. #GCSEResultsDay #ResultsDay
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Primary Ofsted preparation made simpler. Our checklist helps leaders review key areas, organise evidence and prepare with greater confidence. Start learning: vist.ly/5f7jw #Ofsted #PrimarySchools #SchoolLeadership #InspectionReadiness
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Ofsted Preparation Checklist
Does your school have the necessary procedures in place, ready for an Ofsted inspection? Use this checklist to help make sure you've thought of everything!
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our Certificate in the Role of the DPO and AI Governance Officer is available now. Support responsible data use, strengthen oversight and build confidence around AI governance. Start learning: vist.ly/5e2x3 #DataProtection #AIGovernance #DPO #SchoolLeadership
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Giving your team opportunities to develop doesn’t just strengthen practice, it can help you build a nursery where talented people want to stay. Discover the #1 CPD platform for nurseries and early years settings: vist.ly/5est8 #EarlyYears #NurseryLeaders #StaffRetention #CPD #EYFS
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congratulations to all students receiving their A Level results today. A huge thank you to the teachers and school staff who supported every step of the way. Well done from everyone at The National College. #ALevelResultsDay #ResultsDay
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Our Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff is available now. Help staff understand their responsibilities, recognise concerns and respond with confidence. Start learning: vist.ly/5ebic #Safeguarding #CPD #SchoolCompliance
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Our free webinar, Empowering Pupils on Exam Results Day, is available now. Support pupils with confidence, care and clarity as they receive their results. Start learning: vist.ly/5e76r #ResultsDay #StudentSupport #PastoralCare #CPD
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Exam Results Day
Guidance on preparing for exam results day so that you can offer support for pupils receiving GCSEs, A levels, T Levels & VTQ exam results.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Our Certificate in Safer Recruitment is available now. Support safer hiring practice, strengthen safeguarding and help teams make confident recruitment decisions. Start learning: vist.ly/5dwhu #SaferRecruitment #Safeguarding #SchoolLeadership
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Grange View Church of England Primary School uses The National College to bring CPD, compliance and policy support together in one place. Discover how they are saving time and supporting staff development. Read the case study: vist.ly/5drud #CPD #Compliance
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Flexible, expert-led CPD built for education staff. Hear from Alex Edmunds, International Team Manager at The National College, on how we help schools support professional development across every role. Explore our CPD offering: vist.ly/5dh3q
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Recent DfE cyber attack reports are a reminder that cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Our Annual Refresher helps staff revisit key threats and secure digital behaviours. Start learning: vist.ly/5dciw
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Annual Refresher in Cyber Security
Refresh your knowledge of workplace cyber security with this annual refresher training. Revisit key topics including cyber threats, safe online practices, data protection, and secure digital behaviours through activities and knowledge checks designed to support cyber awareness and workplace security.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Bromsgrove School uses The National College to connect CPD, staff development and school priorities. Discover how our People Development solution supports training and continuous staff improvement. Read the case study: vist.ly/5cy7k #PeopleDevelopment #CPD
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Our Annual Certificate in Safeguarding Refresher is available now. Help school staff keep safeguarding knowledge current, revisit key duties and strengthen confidence in recognising, recording and reporting concerns. Start learning: vist.ly/5cj9j #Safeguarding #CPD
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're incredibly proud to share that The National College has been shortlisted for Training Provider of the Year at the Nursery World Awards 2026! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone shortlisted! 🌟 #NurseryWorldAwards #EarlyYears #CPD #Education #TheNationalCollege
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
New at HQ: Bites & Insights — lunchtime learning, run by our own team, every other month. No recordings, no pressure, just learning. First up: Windows & Outlook Cheat Codes — small tips, big time saved. The team loved it. #EmployeeLedLearning #WorkplaceCulture #EdTech #LearningAndDevelopment
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our Inclusive Estates webinar is available now. Explore practical guidance for facilities leads on creating more accessible, inclusive and supportive education environments. Watch here: vist.ly/5b53r #Inclusion #FacilitiesManagement
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
KCSIE 2026 has officially been published. We've broken down the key updates, what changed following the consultation and what school leaders should be reviewing now to prepare for September. Read our full summary: vist.ly/5azd8
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Our DfE Inclusion Bases webinar is available now. Explore practical guidance for leaders on planning, implementing and embedding inclusive provision. Watch here: vist.ly/5aqr8 #Inclusion #SEND
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
☀️ Summer can quickly become screen-heavy for teens. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide shares practical ideas for phone-free challenges, micro-adventures, active travel and healthier offline habits. Read more: vist.ly/5afkr
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Top Tips for a Tech-Free Summer for Teens
Help teenagers enjoy a healthier, more balanced summer with practical ideas for swapping screen time for friendship, fresh air and independence.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our webinar on Nursery Transitions, Separation Anxiety and PSED is available now. Support children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and transition into nursery with practical guidance for early years settings. Watch here: vist.ly/59iie #EarlyYears #PSED
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
More surprise Ofsted visits are coming. With 3,000 additional unannounced nursery visits announced, early years settings need to keep training, safeguarding and compliance evidence up to date. Find our how The National College can help you be prepared: vist.ly/59e94
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
How do you manage CPD and compliance across 20 schools? The Community Inclusive Trust uses The National College to support consistency, reduce manual processes and strengthen trust-wide oversight. Read the case study: vist.ly/595sq
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We’re at the Nursery Management Show tomorrow. Find The National College at stand F40 to explore EYFS-aligned CPD, compliance resources and trusted support for early years settings. More info: vist.ly/58z7t #NurseryManagementShow #EarlyYears
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Our Certificate in Data Protection and GDPR is available now. Help staff understand how to manage personal information safely, responsibly and in line with good compliance practice. Explore the course: vist.ly/58jif #GDPR #DataProtection
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GDPR & Data Protection Training & Certificate for School Staff
Our course in data protection and GDPR provides school staff with the skills needed to ensure compliance with legal responsibilities in protecting personal data.
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Toad Hall Nursery Group uses The National College to access early years CPD created by practitioners, for practitioners, including webinars, courses, articles and specialist SEND training. Read the case study: vist.ly/58bpx #EYFS #EarlyYears #CPD #SEND
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Toad Hall Nursery Group | The National College
Toad Hall Nursery Group explains how a Professional Development membership has benefitted staff, including specialist SEND training. Read more ...
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We’ll be at MATPN Midlands on 25 and 26 June at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. Join our 26 June session: The connected MAT: Streamlining improvement, compliance and workforce development across every school. Find out more: vist.ly/5875i #MATPN #MATs
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We’ll be exhibiting at the Nursery Management Show on 26 June at the NEC, Birmingham. Visit The National College at stand F40 to explore EYFS-aligned CPD, compliance support and trusted resources for early years settings. More info: vist.ly/57w5v #NurseryManagementShow #EarlyYears
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The National College @thenationalcollege.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Our Certificate in Prevent Duty is available now. Support staff to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and help protect children and young people from radicalisation and extremism. Explore the course: vist.ly/57rr7 #PreventDuty #Safeguarding
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Certificate in the Prevent Duty
This course will provide you with the skills to ensure you are compliant with the Prevent duty and carry out your responsibilities under the updated statutory guidance.
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