Insights & guides
Plain-English guides on Erasmus+ funding, eligibility and bid-writing for UK schools, FE colleges and sports clubs. Pulled from the same playbook we use with our clients — minus the jargon.
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Erasmus+ opportunities for UK colleges and education providers
Which UK colleges, schools, youth and sports organisations can still take part in Erasmus+ — and the activities available to them.
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How to plan overseas mobility groups: a practical guide for UK education providers
An eight-step guide to planning safe, well-structured overseas mobility groups, with a realistic week-by-week timeline.
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How to find a UK partner for overseas mobility projects
A seven-step guide for European schools, VET providers and youth or sport groups choosing a reliable UK mobility partner.
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What the UK rejoining Erasmus+ means for schools, VET providers and youth & sport organisations
What the UK's return to Erasmus+ opens up for European schools, VET providers and youth or sport organisations — and how to prepare.
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10 benefits individuals gain from overseas mobility experiences
From confidence and employability to language skills and resilience — ten benefits learners and staff gain from mobility abroad.
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All the countries you can travel to with Erasmus+ — including the UK from 2027
The full list of Erasmus+ programme and partner countries, and what the UK's return in 2027 adds for mobility planning.
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What Erasmus+ actually funds in 2026/27 — a plain-English overview
A jargon-free look at what Erasmus+ funding can pay for in 2026/27 — travel, staff, learners and more — and who can apply.
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What Does Erasmus+ Include for UK Schools?
Student mobility, staff development and school partnerships — what Erasmus+ will include for UK schools as the UK associates with the programme from 2027.
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Sports clubs and Erasmus+: the funding route most clubs miss
Grassroots and community sports clubs are eligible for Erasmus+ funded mobility — here's how the route works and how to start.
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Erasmus+ myths that stop FE colleges applying — and the truth
The six myths we hear most often from UK FE colleges about Erasmus+ — and the reality behind each one.
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Are you actually ready to apply for Erasmus+? 5 signs you are
Five honest readiness signals we look for before recommending an organisation submits an Erasmus+ application this round.
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The 4 red flags that sink Erasmus+ applications before review
Four common red flags we see in draft Erasmus+ applications that quietly disqualify them before the assessor even scores.
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Safeguarding and Erasmus+: what assessors quietly look for
What Erasmus+ assessors really look for in your safeguarding section — and the small omissions that lose marks.
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Partnerships first, paperwork second — why your partner list matters more than your form
Why a credible partner list shapes Erasmus+ assessor scoring more than a polished application form — and how to build one.
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Why most Erasmus+ bids fail in the first 2 pages
The opening of an Erasmus+ application decides far more than people think. Here's what assessors look for in pages 1–2.
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Designing an Erasmus+ activity that actually scores well
Activity design — not theme — drives Erasmus+ scoring. Here's how to design a project that earns marks across every criterion.
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Impact and dissemination: the section everyone underwrites
Most Erasmus+ bids underwrite the impact and dissemination section. Here's what a strong version looks like.
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Submission week: the small mistakes that cost funded trips
The small, avoidable mistakes that cost otherwise strong Erasmus+ bids the funding — and a checklist to prevent them.
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Erasmus+: Investing in the People Who Inspire Others
How Erasmus+ staff mobility helps teachers and education professionals develop skills, share practice and inspire their organisations.
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Erasmus+ and the Benefits for Youth Workers
How Erasmus+ training and job shadowing can help youth workers share experience, strengthen their practice and support young people.
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Erasmus+ and the Benefits for Sports Coaches
How Erasmus+ mobility gives sports coaches access to international methods, professional networks and new approaches to athlete development.
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Building an International Professional Network with Erasmus+
How Erasmus+ helps professionals build lasting international networks, bring new ideas home and develop confidence, resilience and motivation.
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Turing Scheme vs Erasmus+: What's the Difference?
A plain-English guide to the Turing Scheme and Erasmus+ for UK schools, colleges and VET providers, including the 2027 transition and what to do now.
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