Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the official launch of the TransformED Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund, a £31 million investment over three years.

The fund is intended to support high-quality, evidence-based professional development for teachers and school leaders across Northern Ireland.

According to the Minister, the fund is a "significant investment" in the teaching workforce and is designed to empower teachers to deliver the best possible education. 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 at Department of Education's website. 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.