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Further Education Initial Teacher Education (FE ITE) Bursaries

 

Tameside College is pleased to provide information about the Further Education Initial Teacher Education (FE ITE) bursaries. Please note that this information is subject to change, and the most up-to-date details can be found on the official government webpage linked at the end of this page.

 

Further Education Initial Teacher Education (FE ITE) Bursaries

The Department for Education offers bursaries to attract high-quality individuals into teaching priority subjects in the FE sector. These bursaries are available for pre-service ITE courses and are designed to support the training of FE teachers in high-priority subject areas.

 

Subjects Eligible for a Bursary:

Subject Bursary
Computing £30,000
Engineering or manufacturing £30,000
Mathematics £30,000
Science, including biology, chemistry, or physics £30,000
English (capped at 100 places) £15,000
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) £15,000
 

Key Points

  • Bursaries are for pre-service ITE courses only.
  • Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from a finite funding pot.
  • English bursary places are capped at 100.
  • Courses are available for both full-time and part-time study.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be eligible for student support in England
  • Hold GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics
  • Have at least a Level 3 qualification in their subject of training or appropriate professional experience
  • Be taking a qualifying pre-service ITE course in England
  • Not already possess a Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or equivalent
  • Not hold or be eligible for EYTS, QTS, or QTLS status
  • Intend to seek an FE teaching post in England after qualification

Important Notes

  • Bursaries are not guaranteed for all eligible candidates.
  • Applications are processed through FE ITE providers, not individual trainees.
  • Providers must apply on behalf of trainees to ITT.Funding@education.gov.uk.
  • Trainees should be informed about bursary awards before the start of their ITE course.
  • Bursaries are fixed for the duration of the ITE programme.
  • Paid teaching work contributing to training disqualifies trainees from receiving the bursary.

It's crucial to note that these bursaries are subject to available funding and meeting all eligibility criteria. Prospective trainees are encouraged to contact Tameside College or visit the official government webpage for the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the FE ITE bursary program.For full details on eligibility, application process, and funding information, please visit: FE ITE Bursary Funding Manual

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