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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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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Erasmus+ for UK schools: what changed and what it means for your trips
What UK primary and secondary schools need to know about Erasmus+ funded trips in 2026/27 — and how to plan around it.
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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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