Support for those training to teach in FE now confirmed
Published:
17 July 2012 A scheme which provides a contribution towards the fees, for those training to teach in the further education sector, has been confirmed by LSIS.
The Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Fee Awards scheme is being run by LSIS on behalf of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS). The Awards are made to the organisations delivering the training, on behalf of the trainee teacher.
The ITT Fee Awards offers £1,500 towards the fees of those training to teach basic maths/numeracy and English/literacy (including functional skills) in the further education and skills sector, and £1,000 towards those training to teach other subjects. To be eligible trainee teachers must be following a higher education institution (HEI)-validated qualification.
“Skilled and qualified teachers are the lifeblood of the FE sector. The ITT Fee Awards are one way of ensuring that professionals with the right skills and expertise are able to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the further education and skills sector” said Rob Wye, Chief Executive of LSIS.
Colleges and other organisations offering courses to train to teach in the further education and skills sector can now apply for fee awards, on behalf of their students, through LSIS.
Fee Awards are available for those students beginning their teacher training in the 2012 / 2013 academic year. Details of eligibility and guidance on how to apply are available via the Excellence Gateway or via a specialist help desk. In addition to the ITT Fee awards, the Institute for Learning (IfL) will be administering the £400 grant for those undertaking their second year of initial teacher training, on behalf of BIS.
Rob Wye continued: “Teachers in further education are shaping the future workforce of every sector in the English economy. The teaching of English and Maths are fundamental skills for all employees. I am delighted that we are now able to support the training of teaching these vital skills.”
The Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Fee Awards scheme is being run by LSIS on behalf of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS). The Awards are made to the organisations delivering the training, on behalf of the trainee teacher.
The ITT Fee Awards offers £1,500 towards the fees of those training to teach basic maths/numeracy and English/literacy (including functional skills) in the further education and skills sector, and £1,000 towards those training to teach other subjects. To be eligible trainee teachers must be following a higher education institution (HEI)-validated qualification.
“Skilled and qualified teachers are the lifeblood of the FE sector. The ITT Fee Awards are one way of ensuring that professionals with the right skills and expertise are able to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the further education and skills sector” said Rob Wye, Chief Executive of LSIS.
Colleges and other organisations offering courses to train to teach in the further education and skills sector can now apply for fee awards, on behalf of their students, through LSIS.
Fee Awards are available for those students beginning their teacher training in the 2012 / 2013 academic year. Details of eligibility and guidance on how to apply are available via the Excellence Gateway or via a specialist help desk. In addition to the ITT Fee awards, the Institute for Learning (IfL) will be administering the £400 grant for those undertaking their second year of initial teacher training, on behalf of BIS.
Rob Wye continued: “Teachers in further education are shaping the future workforce of every sector in the English economy. The teaching of English and Maths are fundamental skills for all employees. I am delighted that we are now able to support the training of teaching these vital skills.”
Last updated: 14 January 2013
