Frequently Asked Questions about initial teacher training ..

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 All applications for teacher training have to be made via Apply.GOV.UK  

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Search our postcode LE9 6PT and select primary or subject  specialism.

  Minimum GCSE entry requirements are grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent . For Primary you also need a Science GCSE grade C/4.  You need to be in your final year of study or have a honors degree (or ENIC UK (formally NARIC) proof of equivalency)

 Yes -  you need have or be studying for a honors degree (360 credits).  

For primary the classification needs (or predicted) to be a 2:2  in any subject. 

For Secondary as a general rule your degree needs to be 2:2 or above & approximately 50% of the subject that you want to teach. 

  QTS & PGCE - are awarded on successful  completion of the course; Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the Post Graduate Certification in Education (PGCE) with masters credits. 

YES - You are entitled to exactly the same bursaries or scholarships with school based routes as you are with any other training route (subject to meeting the bursary/ scholarship criteria) 

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 Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses (SKEs)  address any gaps that you have in subject knowledge. SKEs are available in - Chemistry, Computing, Languages, Mathematics, Physics. 

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