The benefits for LAs

The TIPD programme is recruited through local authorities (LAs). This enables LAs to determine which priority they wish teachers to study, chosen from the DCSF list of Priority Themes.

The priority chosen will obviously align with priorities for the LA and for groups of LA schools.

Experience with TIPD over several years has shown that it:

  • Helps teachers from different local schools work together collaboratively – this can be particularly beneficial for primary-secondary liaison in a particular LA. This applies whatever the priority area chosen;
  • Can contribute to an LA wide focus on a particular priority;
  • Can be used to support and develop LA wide international links.

The group enjoyed the opportunity of observing ICT practice within a range of schools and experiencing an education system which challenged current thinking and facilitated independent learning. It also provided confirmation of some of the good practice in place within the English educational system and helped to identify ways in which schools could improve on their current practice. Kent LA teacher to Sandviken, Sweden

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