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: (2) what assessment he has made of the effectiveness in promoting best practice in schools in England of the Teachers' International Professional Development programme.

Answer: The Department commissioned the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to conduct reviews of the Teachers International Professional Development (TIPD) programme, and evaluation reports were issued in 2002, 2003 and 2005. A further internal review of the TIPD programme reported in December 2006. Copies of these reports have been placed in the Library.In 2009, the Department and the Department for International Development (DFID) commissioned a review of a range of international programmes funded by the two Departments. The review concluded that whilst the TIPD programme provided valuable professional development opportunities, efficiencies and improved outcomes could be achieved through streamlining the design and delivery of programmes. A formal public consultation on recommendations flowing from this review is planned for the near future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 506 c1295-6W; 318232
Session: 2009-10
Subjects: Education International cooperation Teachers Educational exchanges
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk