Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 113746

Teachers: Training

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Mohammad Yasin

LabourBedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether people with a Level 5 foundation degree can undertake the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship in primary education to achieve a Level 6 qualification and Qualified Teacher Status concurrently without completi

Answer

Georgia Gould
We recognise the importance of clear training routes to ensure schools have the skilled teachers they need. The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship enables trainees to gain a full undergraduate degree alongside Qualified Teacher Status while working in a school...

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