BENEFITS

• you can develop a better understanding of the structure and organisation of your partner school
• meeting face-to-face provides a solid base for the development of a joint curriculum partnership
• you can share best practice.

What funding is available?
Funding is available for teachers and headteachers to undertake short visits to a partner school in any country to set up a curriculum based partnership or develop an existing link.

Travel, board and lodging costs can be funded. The maximum grant per person for a visit within Europe is £500. Higher travel costs to a maximum of £1000 for visits further afield can be considered.

Who can apply
Teachers and headteachers from primary, secondary, and special schools, sixth form and further education colleges in England and Wales. Information specific to Welsh applicants is available here .

When should I apply?

The next deadline for applications is 1 October 2009 (for visits taking place before 1st April 2010)

Please download an application form and guidelines and send completed forms to us at

World Links and Partnerships
British Council C&P Delivery
10 Spring Gardens
London SW1A 2BN

Application for schools: SLV Application Form and Guideline

Application for Local authorities or clusters:  AL Application From and Guideline  &  School's Information Form

Action Planning Form:  Action Planning Form

Report Form and Guidelines for School Linking Visit (following the visit):  SLV Reconciliation Form

Report Form and Guidelines for Area Linking Visit (following the visit): AL Reconciliation Form

Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the World Links team.

telephone  020 7389 4883
email  world.links@britishcouncil.org