Coronavirus – NQTs and trainees

May 7, 2020

Completion of initial teacher training courses

  • The NEU has been clear that its expectation of Government is that exceptional treatment must be given this year for those undertaking initial teacher training (ITT). Those who were on course to pass should do so at the end of this academic year, even if they are off sick or in isolation as a result of Covid19. The vast majority of trainees will be well on-track to pass their training and gain qualified teacher status (QTS) this summer and should do so.

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