News and Events
Merganser Courses now in Comenius Catalogue
Monday, June 21st, 2010
We recently announced that in 2011 Merganser would be offering courses for teachers wishing to improve their English language skills and knowledge of our education system and culture.
These courses are now available in the Comenius Catalogue
2010-11: Future TIPD visits
Monday, June 21st, 2010
We have now almost filled our available places for the 2010-11 TIPD year, and plans for October and February visits are progressing well, with the majority of host agreements now made or waiting for final approval. A variety of themes and destinations are being covered by the groups which will be travelling across the [...]
2010-11 TIPD visits now running
Monday, June 21st, 2010
The first few of our 2010-11 visits have now returned and the immediate response has been overwhelmingly positive, with teachers visiting Dominica, Canada, Australia and Italy:
Courses
Friday, May 14th, 2010
As you may have seen, a new development is springing into life in Merganser. Teachers from other countries will be able to enrol on courses in Bristol and Bath to further their language skills and knowledge of English education and culture. Many teachers will be able to apply for Comenius grants to support [...]
Volcanic Ash
Friday, May 14th, 2010
A number of groups were severely affected by the natural disaster which stopped flights for 6 days. We were pleased to be able to get all groups safely home within a week of their original expected return. We would like give a special thanks to the group leaders for ‘going with the flow [...]
Making an impact on teachers and in classrooms
Friday, May 14th, 2010
In the last few months over 40 groups have travelled to destinations around the world, including Norway, South Africa, Canada, Uganda, Spain, the Netherlands and India. Groups have overwhelmingly found the visits to have huge impact on their professional development.
Visit Evaluations
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Three visits were evaluated by the Merganser consultants during the February session, in Zurich, Salzburg and Leeuwarden. The consultants met with teachers, group leaders and hosts to evaluate the progress of the professional programme. Follow-up is being carried out to assess the short-term impact the visits have had, and further long-term evaluation will [...]
2010-11 Applications OPEN
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Now is the time for Local Authorities to finalise their applications for the 2010/11 TIPD year which started in April. The dates available for visits will be:
- October 2010
- February 2011
Please note: Easter 2011 applications will not be accepted, all visits must be completed by February 2011
Send us your application now to reserve your places for [...]
Another set of successful visits organised by HTI Merganser
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
“A resounding success” and “We had the most amazing experience thanks to an incredible programme of school and cultural visits.” Just two quotes from participating groups.
HTI Merganser at the “Above and Beyond” Conference
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
HTI Merganser will be taking part as exhibitors at the British Council’s ‘Above and Beyond’ conference on Wednesday November 18th, in London.
A new leaflet for teachers and group leaders
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
To help maximise the benefits of TIPD, HTI Merganser already produce several documents for teachers and Local Authority group leaders.
Upcoming Visits during October half-term 2009
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
HTI Merganser are organising 13 visits for Local Authority groups during this October half-term. 150 teachers, teaching assistants and LA group leaders will be travelling overseas to spend the week focusing on educational themes including Developing the Creative Curriculum, Primary Languages, Gifted and Talented pupils and Transition.
Early Years in Tasmania
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
In August a group of 10 enthusiastic teachers representing 8 schools from Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset LAs spent a week in Devonport in Tasmania on a TIPD visit focusing on the theme of Early Years Education.
