The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) was the national agency and recognised sector body responsible for the training and development of the school workforce. We played a central role in supporting the workforce to help children and young people meet the outcomes of the Every Child Matters agenda. Our guiding vision is: developing people, improving young lives. From 2010 the new coalition government decided to close down the TDA and replace it with an internal agency The teacher Training Agency part of the Department for Education.