The National College for Teaching and Leadership Initial Teaching Training Bursary 2016/17 Guidance Notes Please retain the guidance notes for information Student Money Advice & Rights Team (SMART) University of East London June 2016
Entitlement of the bursary The bursary award is dependent on the subject in which a trainee wishes to teach and the outcome of their most relevant qualification, not the subject of their academic qualification. For example, a trainee with a first-class degree in Geography will be eligible for the top tier of bursary if they are undertaking ITT Physics. Who is eligible for the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Bursary? To be eligible for a training bursary an ITT trainee must, from the first day of training, meet and continue to meet the following eligibility criteria: be an eligible student for the provision of UK student support must be training in an eligible ITT subject be taking a qualifying postgraduate ITT course in England hold a UK first degree with at least second-class honours or equivalent or training in maths or physics, with a relevant degree and have at least a grade B in A level in maths, further maths or physics comply with the terms and conditions of the bursary scheme not already hold QTS, be eligible to receive QTS or have previously failed a training programme leading to QTS. not be undertaking paid teaching work when receiving the bursary not taking any other ITT course, training scheme or programme leading to QTS Trainees will be expected to seek a teaching post in England upon completion of the ITT course to be eligible for the ITT Bursary. Who is not eligible for the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Bursary? overseas trainees will not be eligible for the training bursary trainees on the salaried route to the PGCE will not be eligible for the training bursary trainees who have been recommended or in receipt of ITT Scholarship will not be eligible for the standard bursary*. *This applies to Physics, Maths, Computing and Chemistry. To continue to qualify the trainee must comply with the terms and conditions of the bursary scheme to inform the ITT provider of any information the provider requires to determine or re-determine whether or not the ITT trainee is eligible to inform the ITT provider about any changes to bank or address details and to repay promptly any overpayment of bursary received should they withdraw or intermit from the course. In addition ITT providers must: determine whether a trainee is eligible to receive a bursary and whether they continue to receive the bursary. Being ineligible for a bursary does not make a trainee ineligible for an ITT place. inform trainees in writing that they are eligible. Trainees do not become eligible for a bursary until the date the provider has made that determination. Providers will inform trainees of their decision and determine the amount of bursary payable upon verification of their qualifications. Providers will ensure that trainees are informed of whether they are eligible for the bursary in good time before the start of their ITT course. determine the number, amounts and timing of bursary payments and the method by which the bursary payment will be paid.
Teacher Training Bursaries ITT Subject or phase Physics Scholarship² 2016/17 Bursaries Trainee with 1 st or Phd 2:1 or Master s degree 2:2 Other degree award 30,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 9,000* Secondary Maths 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 9,000* Chemistry, Computing 25,000 25,000 20,000 20,000 0 Languages Biology Primary Mathematics Geography Design and Technology English, History, RE or music Primary 25,000 25,000 20,000 0 20,000 15,000 15,000 0 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 0 12,000 9,000 0 0 9,000 4,000 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 * Trainee teachers in secondary maths and physics with a relevant honours degree that does not meet the 2:2 requirement and at least a B at A level in maths or physics (or equivalent) will be eligible for a bursary of 9,000. Trainees will not be entitled to this bursary if they are also entitled to a scholarship or higher bursary based on degree class. ² Trainees in maths, physics, chemistry and computing with a 2:2 or above are able to apply for a teacher training scholarship with the appropriate professional body. The level of bursary that trainees are entitled to will depend on their highest relevant academic qualification that aligns with the bursary tier. This combined with the subject trainees are training to teach, will determine the level of bursary award that trainees are eligible for. Trainees who hold a PhD attract the same bursary tier as trainees with first-class degrees; trainees who hold a Masters attract the same bursary tier as trainees with a 2:1. However, there are some restrictions. The bursary is subject to authenticated proof of qualifications. Trainees will be paid in ten monthly instalments on the fifth working day of each month, commencing October 2016 after their qualifications have been verified and enrolment has been completed.
When will the ITT Bursaries be paid? 30,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 2,500 from October 2016 to, with two additional enhanced payments of 2,500 paid in February and July 2017 or the final month in which a trainee completes the course. 25,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 2,000 from October 2016 to, with two additional enhanced payments of 2,500 paid in February and July 2017 or the final month in which a trainee completes the course 20,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 1,500 from October 2016 to, with two additional enhanced payments of 2,500 paid in February and or the final month in which a trainee completes the course 15,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 1,200 from October 2016 to, with two additional enhanced payments of 1,500 paid in February and July 2017 or the final month in which a trainee completes the course Trainees will have to satisfy two conditions in order to receive the two enhanced payments which are: 1. the trainee is present on the programme on the 1st January 2017 2. that the trainee completes the ITT programme. 12,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 1,200 from October 2016 to 9,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of either 900 from October 2016 to. 6,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 600 from October 2016 to 4,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 400 from October 2016 to 3,000 bursaries will be paid by ten equal monthly instalments of 300 from October 2016 to Payments will be made by the Bankers Automatic Credit System (BACS) directly into trainees UK bank accounts. Bank accounts must be capable of receiving direct credits and must be in the name of the trainee undertaking the ITT programme. Payments will not be made to third parties. E.U. students will need to set up a UK bank account before payments can commence
Teacher Training Bursaries What should I do if I leave the ITT programme? Trainees who leave their ITT programme of study for any reason will not need to repay any of the ITT bursary received up to the point of withdrawal or intermission. Any payment made to trainees after they have stopped attending the programme will be reclaimed. Trainees will be notified of any overpayment via our Credit Control team. Trainees are expected to repay promptly any overpayment received. Trainees in receipt of an enhancement payment (applies to 25,000, 20,000 and 15,000 bursaries) who withdraw after the 1st January 2017 will not receive their enhanced bursary payment in February 2017. At the point of withdrawal, it is essential that you notify the Student Money Advice & Rights Team (SMART) via the Student Support Hub at thehub@uel.ac.uk or on 0208 223 4444. Completed bursary forms should be returned to the Student Money Advice & Rights Team (SMART), University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD. Trainees should ensure that they have signed the declaration on the bursary form stating that they have read and understood the guidance notes.