What is DCSF TIPD?
DCSF Teachers' International Professional Development (TIPD) programme was
introduced in May 2000. The programme provides opportunities for teachers in
England to develop their teaching skills, by experiencing alternative practice
in a number of key themes through short-term international study visits. Such
visits also aim to create valuable international links between schools,
facilitating international school partnerships and information sharing on a
global level.
DCSF TIPD programme provides 2580 places per year. The programme is delivered by four providers: the British Council (BC), the League for the Exchange of Commonwealth Teachers (LECT), the HTI (HTI) and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT). Each local authority (LA) in England has its own allocation of places.
Since the programme was launched, DCSF TIPD programme participants have visited diverse countries across the world, including Singapore, Australia, Hungary, China, Sweden and the USA, to study themes such as ICT, special educational needs (SEN), citizenship and literacy.
DCSF TIPD programme enables teachers to learn from, and contribute to, educational ideas and best practice in schools throughout the world, helping to support teachers in raising standards of teaching and learning both in England and abroad.
The programme has a number of different strands with a range of
opportunities available to teachers and LAs.
Guidance on applying for DCSF TIPD programme
Last updated: 06 June 2008
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