§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) where, and in what form, academic
12Wrequirements for the Fast Track Learning programme were published prior to its launch; and what changes have been made to the requirements subsequently; [151609]
(2) how many applications have been (a) received for the Fast Track Learning programme, (b) accepted on application, (c) accepted on appeal, (d) rejected on application and (e) rejected on appeal. [151610]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe academic requirements for the Fast Track Teaching programme reflect the demands it will make on those who will participate. The key requirements were published on the Fast Track Recruitment website at the time of the launch in October 2000. They have not been changed since that date. 1,574 applications were received by the closing date of 31 January. In common with accelerated progression schemes for other professions, applicants will undergo a rigorous staged assessment process. We expect that process to continue into April. To date over 400 applicants have proceeded to the second stage. Of those who did not, 21 have asked for their applications to be reviewed. In one case the review has resulted in the applicant progressing to the second stage.