From bid to boarding pass.
Four pillars of support that turn your college's ambition into a fully-funded, perfectly-run trip abroad.
Turing & Erasmus+ in plain English
Two different funding routes, one shared goal: getting your learners abroad. Here's the quick version every educator should know.
Turing Scheme
The UK's global mobility programme, launched in 2021 to replace UK participation in Erasmus+. Annual competitive bids run by the Department for Education.
- Who funds it: UK Government (DfE)
- Who can take part: UK schools, FE colleges, universities & apprenticeship providers
- Direction: Outbound only — UK learners going abroad
- Strength: Worldwide destinations, strong disadvantage uplift, simple per-learner grants
Erasmus+
The EU's flagship education and training programme — running since 1987. UK colleges can still take part via Northern Ireland partners or as a third country in international cooperation strands.
- Who funds it: European Commission
- Who can take part: EU Programme Countries + UK via partner / third-country routes
- Direction: Two-way mobility — outbound and inbound
- Strength: Long-term partnerships, staff mobility, embedded EU recognition
Which is right for your college?
For most UK FE colleges, Turing is the simplest route — a single annual bid that funds outbound trips anywhere in the world. Erasmus+ is worth pursuing if you want long-term EU partnerships, two-way exchanges, or staff mobility funded too. Many of our partner colleges run both side-by-side. We'll help you pick — or stack — what works for your learners.
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Funding & Bid Support
We've secured millions in Turing & Erasmus+ funding for partner colleges. Our bid writers know exactly what assessors want to see — for both the UK Turing Scheme and Erasmus+ (via partner routes for UK colleges).
- Turing Scheme & Erasmus+ application writing & submission
- Budget modelling and value-for-money analysis
- Disadvantage funding strategies
- Reporting & post-trip evaluation
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Programme Planning & Delivery
From flights to first-aid, we handle every logistical detail so your staff can focus on the learning.
- Bespoke itineraries mapped to your curriculum
- Risk assessments & safeguarding compliance
- Accommodation, transfers & insurance
- 24/7 on-trip support from our team
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Learning & Development
Trips designed around real outcomes — not sightseeing. Every activity earns its place on the itinerary.
- Industry placements & employer visits
- Cultural immersion & language workshops
- Portfolio-building creative projects
- Pre-departure & re-entry coaching
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Sustainability
We're committed to lower-carbon, locally-rooted travel that benefits host communities as much as our learners.
- Rail-first transport planning where possible
- Local, independent partner network
- Carbon reporting per programme
- Community-impact projects on every trip
Which pillar does your college need most?
Mix and match, or hand us the lot — we're flexible.