Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Fund pay for student primary school teachers on placement

Closed 108 signatures

What the petition asks

Student teachers on a non-salaried route work receive no payment for their labour when on placement, despite working similar hours as full paid teachers. If these trainees were to receive payment, we believe they would be motivated to continue their studies and have fewer financial worries.
We believe the Government should implement a policy that allows for compensation of pay for placement students in non-salaried teacher training programs. Such a policy could ensure that these students receive fair compensation for their time and effort invested in their training, while also incentivising them to perform to the best of their abilities. This could not only benefit the students, but also the educational institutions and the broader educational community as a whole by fostering a more skilled and motivated teaching workforce. Therefore, we believe that it is imperative for the Government to consider adopting this policy to attract and retain top talent in the field of education.

Timeline

8 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 108
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 8 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.