Givan: £31million TransformED Teacher Development Fund opens
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Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the formal opening of the £31 million TransformED Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund.
This marks a further step forward in the Department’s commitment to enhancing teaching quality and pupil outcomes across Northern Ireland.
The TransformED TPL Fund represents a £31 million investment over three years. All schools are eligible to access funding to support high-quality, evidence-based professional development for teachers.
Welcoming the opening of the fund and the publication of guidance for schools, Paul Givan said:
“Today's announcement is a significant investment in our teaching workforce as this £31million fund will support the ongoing development of teachers and school leaders across Northern Ireland.
“By supporting high-quality professional learning, we are empowering teachers to deliver the best possible education for our children and young people. Guidance has also been published to provide schools with the clarity and support they need to make the most of this opportunity and apply to the scheme.”
To access funding, schools must submit an Annual TPL Strategy Statement by Monday 29 September 2025, outlining their professional learning priorities and how the funding will be used. Schools will also be required to report annually on the impact of funded activities. In addition, the Education and Training Inspectorate will carry out system-level evaluations each year to monitor progress and impact.
The Minister continued:
“TransformED is about raising standards and improving outcomes. This fund is a practical and targeted step in achieving those goals. I encourage all schools to engage with the guidance and submit their strategy statements to ensure they benefit from this important initiative.”
The guidance is now available on the Department of Education’s website at https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/tpl-fund-guidance-document. Schools can access their funding allocation and submit their TPL Strategy Statement via the new TPL Tab in the Targeting Social Need Planner on the C2k network.
Notes to editors:
1. For more information on the TPL fund, visit: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/teacher-professional-learning-tpl-fund.
2. The TPL Fund is a commitment outlined in the TransformED NI Delivery Plan (published on 29 April 2025), which can be accessed here: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/transformed-ni-transforming-teaching-and-learning-strategy-educational-excellence-northern-ireland-documents.
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