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UK Cuts Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship to Nine Months

5/11/2025

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Starting in August, the UK government is slashing the postgraduate teaching apprenticeship duration from 12 to nine months. This bold move aims to synchronize with the school year and tackle recruitment hurdles, as interest in the program has skyrocketed. The Department for Education is optimistic that this will boost apprenticeship placements and help schools attract more educators.

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Starting in August, the UK government is slashing the postgraduate teaching apprenticeship duration from 12 to nine months. This bold move aims to synchronize with the school year and tackle recruitment hurdles, as interest in the program has skyrocketed. The Department for Education is optimistic that this will boost apprenticeship placements and help schools attract more educators.