Is there any funding available?

Support funding for school supply costs is very limited and is usually borne by the school or consortia.

What is a Professional Development Placement?

A placement is when an organisation hosts a teacher for a short period of time on a pre-arranged programme. Some Professional Development Placements form part of a package designed to focus on a particular curriculum or management area, examples are listed in local opportunities. Professional Development Placements are a unique form of quality assured professional development for teachers benefiting schools, the curriculum and you the host organisation.

How long is an Professional Development Placement?

They can be of any length from one day upwards, consecutive or non-consecutive days.

Who do I talk to about Professional Development Placements?

Contact Lynn Jessup at Tamar Education Business Partnership on 01752 605608.

Who can participate?

All sectors of business, industry, private and public owned organisations have participated in the delivery of thousands of placements over the last ten years. Full-time and part-time teachers/lecturers are eligible, from:

- Primary
- Secondary
- Further Education
- Higher Education  

How would I benefit?

You can:
- Integrate your Professional Development Placement into your personal development plan
- Update your skills and knowledge
- Experience a fresh approach to management issues, motivation and personal effectiveness
- Develop better learning opportunities for your pupils/students including real life examples and case studies for curriculum delivery
- Promote understanding between education and business
- Inform careers education and guidance
- Enhance business and economic learning
- Gain some personal refreshment often missing form other forms of in-service training

Can I do a Professional Development Placement out of the South West or even overseas?

Yes, but most are undertaken within the local area to enable a lasting link for further visits and exchange.