Grants for Initial Teacher Training

Funding for 2012-13

IfL will continue to disperse fee grants to support teacher trainees entering their second year of initial teacher training (ITT) in 2012-13.

IfL administers these grants on behalf of the department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). These government grants are intended to offset the cost of ITT for teachers who are studying a part-time, 'in-service', Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).

Further education (FE) providers are able to claim a flat rate, non means tested, grant of up to £400 per individual teacher or trainer through IfL for those who are IfL members. Full details of the application process for 2012-13 are currently being finalised.

These fee grants are separate from the bursaries announced in February 2012, further detailed in John Hayes' Ministerial Statement of 27 March 2012.

For further information please see our ITT Grant FAQs

Further information for employers is available in the employers' area.

For queries please contact FITT@ifl.ac.uk