Mathematics Teachers (Hansard, 27 October 2003)

HC Deb 27 October 2003 vol 412 c83WS 83WS

§ Bob Spink
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many teachers were in training specialising in mathematics in each of the last five years for which records exist. [134220]

§ Mr. Miliband
The following table shows the number of entrants to initial teacher training courses in secondary mathematics since 1998/99.

Postgraduate Undergraduate Total

1998/99 928 192 1120

1999/2000 1,109 198 1,307

2000/01 1,142 147 1,289

2001/02 1,403 150 1,553

2002/03 1,527 146 1,673

2003/04' n/a n/a n/a

¹ The data shown above excludes trainees on the Fast Track scheme in 2001/02 and employment based teacher training.
Source:
Teacher Training Agency

	Postgraduate	Undergraduate	Total
1998/99	928	192	1120
1999/2000	1,109	198	1,307
2000/01	1,142	147	1,289
2001/02	1,403	150	1,553
2002/03	1,527	146	1,673
2003/04'	n/a	n/a	n/a
¹ The data shown above excludes trainees on the Fast Track scheme in 2001/02 and employment based teacher training.