How to Effectively Implement Erasmus+ Funding for Schools and Organisations
- Donal O Reilly
- Apr 6
- 3 min read
Introduction
First of all—congratulations! Securing Erasmus+ funding is a big achievement. Whether you're a school leader, Erasmus+ coordinator, or project manager, you’ve just opened the door to an incredible opportunity for staff development, international collaboration, and real educational change.
But what happens next?
In this blog, we’ll walk you through what to do after your Erasmus+ grant is approved so that you can:
✅ Make the most of your funding
✅ Choose impactful training providers
✅ Avoid common post-funding mistakes
✅ Deliver long-term benefits to your school or organisation
Step 1: Revisit Your Objectives and Action Plan
Before booking anything, return to your Erasmus+ application and project goals. What did you promise to achieve?
🔹 Were your goals focused on developing teacher leadership?
🔹 Did you plan to improve inclusion, student voice, or teaching innovation?
🔹 Are there specific staff groups who need targeted support?
📌 EDUDOR Tip: Clear goals will help you select the right training course and provider that fits your strategy—not just your budget.
Step 2: Identify the Right Training Partner
Now that you’re funded, the focus shifts to impact. The quality of your training provider will directly influence the success of your project. Here's what to look for:
🔸 Trainer Expertise: Are the trainers active educators who understand classroom realities?
🔸 Relevance: Do their courses align with your school priorities?
🔸 Flexibility: Can they tailor training to your school’s needs?
🔸 Support: Do they offer pre-course preparation and post-training support?
🎯 Why Choose EDUDOR?
At EDUDOR, all our facilitators are practicing school leaders and teachers.
This means we:
✔️ Understand your staff’s daily challenges
✔️ Design courses with real, usable strategies
✔️ Offer bespoke training options that stimulate systemic change
Step 3: Plan the Logistics Early
Now’s the time to turn funding into action. Planning ahead reduces stress and maximises participation.
🟢 Choose travel dates that avoid peak travel times
🟢 Book accommodation early
🟢 Arrange internal cover for staff while they are abroad
🟢 Communicate with your team so they know what's expected
📌 EDUDOR Tip: We’re based outside Dublin, where accommodation is more affordable and authentic than city-centre options—plus, your participants get a true cultural experience.
Step 4: Make It Meaningful – Not Just a Trip
The best Erasmus+ mobilities aren’t just well-funded—they’re well-planned and transformative.
Here’s how to elevate your impact:
✅ Organise pre-training tasks or reflection sessions
✅ Encourage staff to identify a classroom or school challenge to work on
✅ Build in time for group discussion and cross-school sharing
✅ Plan how participants will cascade their learning to others
💬 “We encourage Erasmus+ participants to arrive with a focus area and leave with an implementation plan.” – Donal O Reilly, EDUDOR Director & Facilitator
Step 5: Build on the Momentum
Don’t let your Erasmus+ experience end with the return flight. Build a strategy for long-term impact:
🔄 Schedule follow-up sessions after training
📚 Share outcomes with other staff or schools in your community
🧠 Consider forming a leadership or innovation team based on your Erasmus+ cohort
📝 Evaluate outcomes and start planning your next Erasmus+ cycle early
📌 At EDUDOR, we support your team before, during, and after your training course to help embed learning and measure results.
Final Thoughts: Erasmus+ Is Just the Beginning
Securing Erasmus+ funding gives you a powerful tool—but it’s what you do with it that counts.
With clear goals, a strategic plan, and the right partners, your Erasmus+ journey can help you transform your school’s culture, capacity, and classroom practices.
🎯 Let’s work together to create meaningful change. Download your FREE Checklist HERE
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