Overview

• The UK government introduces a teacher apprenticeship scheme enabling trainees as young as 18 to work in classrooms while earning a degree.
• The scheme is designed to address the severe teacher recruitment crisis by offering an earn-and-learn route without student debt.
• Approximately 40% of the apprentices' time will be dedicated to studying for their degree with an accredited teacher-training provider.
• The pilot program will initially focus on recruiting up to 150 apprentices to teach secondary school maths.
• Critics argue the scheme may not significantly impact the recruitment crisis, citing the need for better salaries and reduced workload for teachers.