How many people have taken up the Ethnic Minority Initial Teacher Education Incentive Scheme, and how much funding has been directed to the scheme?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
| Answered on 29/10/2024
The Minority Ethnic Initial Teacher Education Incentive Scheme was introduced in academic year 2022/23. Eligible persons can claim up to £5,000 in two installments; £2,500 on award of Qualified Teacher Status and £2,500 on completion of the statutory induction period in a maintained setting in Wales. In total, since its introduction, 101 students have been registered on the Minority Ethnic Initial Teacher Education Incentive Scheme. To date, £237,500 has been paid to eligible persons registered on the scheme.