Fast-track Teachers (Hansard, 14 February 2002)

HC Deb 14 February 2002 vol 380 c607W 607W

§ Chris Grayling
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many schools employ fast-track teachers. [36608]

§ Mr. Timms
The first teachers on the Fast-Track Programme will take up posts in September 2002. 110 successful candidates took up places in Fast-Track Initial Teacher Training in September 2001; teachers on the Fast-Track Programme are required to gain Qualified Teacher Status before taking up approved Fast-Track posts in schools.