A dedicated TV channel for teachers will launch early next year, the government have confirmed.
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has selected Education Digital - a consortium comprising Carlton, London's Institute of Education and Brook Lapping - to run the pilot for Teachers' TV early in February which, if successful, would lead to a full launch in autumn 2004.
Proposed programming includes Against the Odds, a series where teachers tell the story of how their school overcame serious problems and crises; a fly-on-the-wall clasroom analysis show giving tips and advice; as well as a regular education news bulletin.
"I am confident that Education Digital will develop quality programmes for school workers," said David Miliband, School Standards Minister. "The consortium has an impressive broadcasting track record and a real understanding of the needs and interests of the target audience.
"Teachers' TV is an innovative and exciting proposition for teachers. It will provide unique support for people who work in schools and will bring useful information together in one place to save time and add value."
The channel will run for 18 hours a day on Sky, ntl, Telewest and Freeview
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has selected Education Digital - a consortium comprising Carlton, London's Institute of Education and Brook Lapping - to run the pilot for Teachers' TV early in February which, if successful, would lead to a full launch in autumn 2004.
Proposed programming includes Against the Odds, a series where teachers tell the story of how their school overcame serious problems and crises; a fly-on-the-wall clasroom analysis show giving tips and advice; as well as a regular education news bulletin.
"I am confident that Education Digital will develop quality programmes for school workers," said David Miliband, School Standards Minister. "The consortium has an impressive broadcasting track record and a real understanding of the needs and interests of the target audience.
"Teachers' TV is an innovative and exciting proposition for teachers. It will provide unique support for people who work in schools and will bring useful information together in one place to save time and add value."
The channel will run for 18 hours a day on Sky, ntl, Telewest and Freeview
