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The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has announced that it will reopen the Teacher Development Fund (TDF) at the end of August 2026.

The fund, which provides up to £165,000 over two academic years, is designed to support long-term partnerships that improve teaching practice and extend access to high-quality arts education. Applicants must form consortia of six to ten primary schools, with each school committing at least two teachers and one senior leader. Arts and cultural organisations may also lead bids, and multi-academy trusts or teaching school hubs are eligible.

Projects are expected to combine creative learning with teacher professional development, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability. Eligible settings include mainstream primaries, SEND schools serving children under 12, and alternative provision for primary-aged pupils. Independent and secondary-only schools, however, are excluded.

The closing date for applications will be 11 November 2026.

Full details, including eligibility guidance and application forms, will be published on the PHF website in late August.

Previously funded projects include:

St John’s Stonefold C.E. Primary School with Blue Moose Dance Company was awarded £141,500. This project uses dance and creative movement to help pupils form emotional and kinesthetic connections with academic subjects. It supports teachers in embedding kinaesthetic learning throughout the curriculum.

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) with Turner Contemporary was awarded £156,000 through the TDF.  This partnership enables teachers in the South East to explore diverse art and design media with a focus on sustainability and creative critical thinking.