Dynamic partnership

In our region a thriving partnership exists between all twelve Local Authorities and five Universities – Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria,  Sunderland and Teesside.

In this way, teachers from hundreds of nursery, primary, secondary and special schools can benefit from fully co-ordinated postgraduate provision.

Thanks to the strength of this co-operation, the partnership has significant TDA funding to reduce costs to teachers seeking postgraduate professional development and/or accreditation.

Universities bring years of experience delivering high quality Masters level programmes of professional development and direct engagement with research. Local Authorities bring a rich understanding of what constitutes current, effective practice in schools, and successful professional development based on the specific needs of teachers.

"The way the course is run enables me to complete essays and work full-time"  (N.E. teacher)

This dynamic partnership is the guarantee of coherent and progressive postgraduate programmes. These will continuously improve the quality of education provided for the region’s children and students. They will also represent an important investment in our most valuable asset – our teachers.