#2026/382The Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026
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These regulations establish a new framework for initial teacher training (ITT) specifically for the further education sector in England. They require that all courses of initial teacher training for further education must be delivered only by providers registered on an official list maintained by the Secretary of State. The regulations give the Secretary of State powers to issue statutory guidance on how training must be delivered and on the required curriculum content. Providers must supply specified information and produce annual reports. The rules come into force on 15 April 2026 and apply only to England.
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Key Changes
- From 15 April 2026, all initial teacher training courses for further education must be provided only by registered ITT providers
- Secretary of State will maintain an official list of registered initial teacher training for further education providers
- Statutory guidance will be issued on the delivery of initial teacher training for further education
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Obligations
What this law requires
All courses of initial teacher training for further education must be delivered only by providers registered on the official list maintained by the Secretary of State
Providers must be registered on the Secretary of State's list in order to deliver ITT courses for further education
Providers must comply with statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State on how initial teacher training must be delivered
Providers must comply with statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State on required curriculum content for initial teacher training
Providers must supply specified information as required by the Secretary of State