Local authority
This section provides local authorities with an overview of the professional standards and development opportunities available to school staff.
It also gives details of the impact evaluation model (IEM), local authority grants, and the transferral of responsibilities for extended services to the Department for Education (DfE).
Find out about the school partnerships project and the range of support materials available.
Find information on professional standards, development, qualifications and training.
Find out about the resources, tools and information available to encourage school improvement.
The Department for Education is now responsible for coordinating materials relating to Extended Services.
Find out about professional development and the school partnerships project.
This is designed to help LAs evaluate the impact of their activities.
Find out about the funding available to local authorities in 2011-12.
Access information on the Training School programme and teaching schools.