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Is teaching at risk of becoming an elitist profession?

Training leaders say students are struggling to make ends meet – and many could be put off applying

Lydia Chantler-Hicks

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Teacher training leaders warn the profession is at risk of becoming “elitist” with students from poorer backgrounds becoming “priced out” as the cost of living soars.

The Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) is warning ministers this week that trainees are struggling to make ends meet and many could be put off applying. 

Postgraduates can take out student loans to cover training fees, and maintenance loans to help with living expenses.

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