Written question asked by Lord Gove (Conservative) on Friday, 19 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 2010. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Education: International Cooperation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what the average duration is of a Teachers' International Professional Development Programme visit;

Answer: Study visits taking place under the Teachers International Professional Development (TIPD) programme take place during half-term and other holiday periods. The majority of study visits last for five days, but for long-haul destinations the study visit may be extended to a maximum of 10 days.There are three strands to the TIPD programme: local authority led study visits on a theme decided by the relevant local authority; school determined visits to examine a theme of study decided by the schools engaged; and a programme of study visits to developing countries jointly funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for International Development. The number of teachers taking part in study visits by country under each of these three strands is contained in tables, copies of which have been placed in the Libraries.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 506 c1295W; 318230
Session: 2009-10
Subjects: Education International cooperation Teachers Educational exchanges
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk