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Open Pay student teachers at least the apprentice wage for compulsory placement hours

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Require the Government to pay student teachers for compulsory school placements at a minimum rate equivalent to the apprentice wage. Payments should reflect hours completed, as placements are mandatory for qualifying as a teacher.

Student teachers must complete compulsory school placements to qualify for QTS. These placements involve teaching, planning lessons, assessing pupils and other school responsibilities.

Unlike salaried trainees, many university-based student teachers receive no wages for these hours. Placements can prevent them from working part-time while still having to cover travel and living costs.

Student maintenance loans are not wages for compulsory placement work. We therefore ask the Government to introduce a national scheme paying student teachers for placement hours at a rate equivalent to at least the applicable apprentice wage.

Payment would recognise their time and contribution and make teacher training more accessible.

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