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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Application System for Initial Teacher Training

30 January 2020 · Department for Education

Proposed by Nick Gibb Con Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The pilot for the new application system for initial teacher training has begun, involving schools delivering School Centred Initial Teacher Training.
  • Universities will be able to join the pilot from October.
  • The full replacement of UCAS Teacher Training with the new system will occur by the October 2021 admissions cycle.

Issue summary

This statement is about the introduction of a new application system for initial teacher training in the UK.

Action requested

The Minister confirms that a pilot for the new application system has started involving schools delivering School Centred Initial Teacher Training, with universities able to join from October. The full replacement of UCAS Teacher Training will occur by the October 2021 admissions cycle.

Key facts

  • Pilot for the new application system has started.
  • Universities can join the pilot from October this year.
  • Full replacement of UCAS Teacher Training service is planned for the October 2021 admissions cycle.
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