Welcome to the Institute of Development Professionals in Education

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE), the UK’s leading membership organisation for Development professionals within education.

We offer  members the opportunity to share best practice in Development through Regional Networks, Professional Development including the Annual Conference, an exclusive online Members’ Directory and Forum, Mentoring, Benchmarking and  Development Guidance Notes.

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Our Members come from all kinds of schools, both Maintained and Independent, and have responsibility for areas as diverse as:

  • Fundraising
  • Alumni Relations
  • Communications and Events
  • Business Partnerships
  • Income generation through trading activities

Membership can be either institutional or corporate, and the focus of the IDPE's activities is the creation of a supportive network for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike.