Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund

The TPL Fund aims to ensure all schools can access high-quality professional learning, providing schools with dedicated funding to support professional development over a three-year period. The £31 million investment will support the ongoing development of teachers and school leaders across Northern Ireland. This funding forms a key part of the Department’s TransformED NI Strategy launched in March 2025. The Strategy sets out a clear vision for transforming teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on excellence, equity and efficiency.

To support planning, details of each school’s funding allocation are provided in the attached spreadsheets. These figures are intended to guide planning and should be viewed as indicative.

See also below, official guidance for the Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund. This document outlines:

• The purpose and aims of the TPL Fund
• Funding allocations and eligibility criteria
• Strategic priorities for professional learning
• Approved expenditure categories
• Planning and reporting requirements

The TPL Fund represents a significant investment in teacher development, supporting improved teaching quality and pupil outcomes across Northern Ireland. All grant-aided schools are encouraged to engage with the guidance and use the TPL Planner to submit their annual strategy by 29th September 2025.

Documents

• Spreadsheet 1 – Funding Allocation by Academic Year (2025/26 to 2027/28): Indicative figures to assist with schools forward planningAdobe PDF (2.2 MB)
• Spreadsheet 2 – Funding Allocation by Financial Year (September 2025 to June 2028): Aligned with the Department’s fiscal calendar (April to March) for budgeting purposesAdobe PDF (2.46 MB)
• TPL Fund - Guidance DocumentAdobe PDF (435.62 KB)