BTN started in December 2018 and we exist to support, empower and equip Black teachers in England to be the best educators they can be, progress into leadership and to understand the impact we have on our students, more specifically young black boys and girls.

Our overall goal is to welcome those with a passion for young people into the profession, retain those who are already in the profession by ensuring they feel valued and are aware of opportunities into leadership, working closely with teaching and non-teaching staff, local authorities, outside agencies and those in government. We aim to build a network of Black professionals represented at all levels in the education sector. This is needed to raise aspirations of the next generation and ourselves.