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<p>Since January 2022, four trainees have been awarded a bursary under the Troops
to Teachers undergraduate bursary scheme.</p><p>Veterans who have a degree are able
to undertake postgraduate initial teacher training (ITT) courses, where they can access
bursaries and scholarships of up to £29,000 available on these routes into teaching.</p><p>The
Department is committed to further promoting opportunities for service leavers to
get into teaching. Many veterans utilise these services to support service leavers
into ITT each year. As part of the cross government Veterans Action Plan, the Department
has committed to increase collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to promote opportunities
for service leavers to get into teaching, increasing signposting, events, and communications
tailored to veterans. The Department also encourages them to take up services such
as ‘Get School Experience’ and the Teacher Training Adviser service to help them towards
a career in teaching.</p>
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