"We found that the experience took us far beyond looking at Gifted and Talented provision. There was an overwhelming response of renewed enthusiasm for teaching from many in our group "
LA visit to Cuba

What are Study Visits to Developing Countries?
These opportunities are partly funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and provide an opportunity to examine interesting and effective teaching strategies in developing countries.

What's involved in Study Visits to Developing Countries?
A group of teachers and an LA officer form a team to examine a chosen topic. They review their own practice and identify shared objectives for the visit. Teachers gain professional motivation and experience, and schools gain a new network of contacts within the LA and overseas.

Themes such as literacy, numeracy, creativity and citizenship may be especially relevant in this part of the TIPD programme.

LAs may have more than one group participating, involving colleagues from primary, secondary and special schools.

A minimum of two teachers per school should participate. This increases benefit to the school and mitigates against the loss of knowledge in case of staff turnover.

We will work with groups of teachers from all phases and with groups of any size according to the LA's entitlement to places. However, we would have a general preference for groups of between 10 and 20. Groups may not choose their destination.

We provide a sample visit framework for reference. This gives an idea of the range of activities offered to groups.  It may be tailored by overseas hosts according to the theme of the visit and the capacity of local schools.

5 Day Placement (MS Word)

Visits usually last five working days. Travel days will be in addition to this.

How do I apply?
Find out who to contact (MS Excel) in your LEA.

If you are able to join an LA group you will need to complete form:

• ·TIPD3 (MS Word) if you are the chosen group leader
• ·TIPD4 (MS Word) if you are a teacher

Before applying please ensure that you read our Guidelines (MS Word) for more details of the standard arrangements for Study Visits.

In case of any queries please Contact Us