Teacher training bursary
A tax-free payment from the DfE for trainees on eligible courses in subjects with shortages.
- Used in
- England
- Topic
- Teacher training
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- Scholarship (teacher training) England
- A tax-free award for trainees in certain shortage subjects, offered through professional bodies.
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