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Training
Conferences
Resources
- Latest News
  Up-to-date articles giving you information on best practice and policy changes.
  View articles
- Model Policies
  A comprehensive set of templates for each statutory school policy and document.
  View all policies
- Year Planners
  Plan priorities across each term, ensuring key tasks are completed.
  View all planners
- Skills Audits
  Evaluate your skills and knowledge, identify gaps and determine training needs.
  View all audits
More
- Accreditation
  Work towards awards that support and accredit schools for outstanding non-curricular provision.
  AwardPlace
- Skill Events
  Delivering skills, career and apprenticeships events across the UK that are FREE for all.
  Skill Events
- Book Shop
  Specialising in a wide range of careers education and employability resources.
  Browse book shop

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