DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of A Level Grants Programme to Boost Maths and Physics Teacher Recruitment

Awarded 04 Oct 2015

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Awarded04 Oct 2015
Value£14,436,246.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 1mo ago8y 12mo term
Awarded 4 Oct 2015Expired 29 Sept 2024

The Department for Education awarded a contract to CfBT Education Trust (now EDT) for the A level grants programme, a five-year initiative to increase the number of specialist maths and physics teachers.

The programme encourages high-quality A level students to pursue maths- and physics-related degrees and enter teaching by providing financial support during undergraduate study, school experience, and additional training, with a guaranteed place on initial teacher training upon meeting entry requirements.

The contract value is £16,479,000 (approximately AUD 14,436,246).

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