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Growing Together @ Aldridge Education
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The professional development team from Aldridge Education. Delivery Partner with Teach First for the Early Career Framework, NPQs and school centred initial teacher training.

Grow your career: grow their futures.
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#GrowingTogether #NPQ #TeachFirst #LeadershipDevelopment #EducationLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolLeadership #FutureLeaders
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#RelationshipsMatter #TraineeTeachers #TeachingPractice #BehaviourMatters
September 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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You're more prepared than you think!
Final slide: “You are more prepared than you think ✨ Good luck with your NPQ assessment – you’ve got this!” With Aldridge Education website link.
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Tip 5 - Use your support network
Tip 5: “Use your support network – you’re not alone!” Resources: Brightspace module, TF ‘Writing your response’, GT webinars & drop-ins, Peer/colleague discussions.
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Tip 4 - Manage your time
Tip 4: “Manage your time – pace yourself in the 8-day window.” Suggested schedule: Days 1–2 Read & Plan, Days 3–4 Draft, Days 5–6 Refine, Days 7–8 Edit & Submit.
September 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Tip 3 - Use your NPQ Learning
Tip 3: “Use your NPQ learning – make links explicit.” Sources: Brightspace readings and frameworks, Seminar notes, Examples from your school.
September 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Tip 2 - Plan your structure
Tip 2: “Plan your structure.” Frame your response around 4 steps: Problems, Solutions, Rationale (research), Implementation (EEF cycle). Diagram shows Explore → Prepare → Deliver → Sustain.
September 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Tip 1 - Understand the format
Tip 1: “Understand the format – it’s not an essay, it’s an applied leadership case study.” Bullet points: Diagnose the issue(s), Use evidence, Plan implementation, Show impact. 1,500-word limit.
September 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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If you have any questions about the role before applying, please take a look at the job pack and drop us an email to GrowingTogether@aldridgeeducation.org.
June 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM