The amount has been set at £2,000. The extension to 2.2 degrees comes as some courses are struggling to recruit sufficient numbers.
However, the amount paid for graduates with a first class degree has been slashed from £9,000 to £5,000. Those with a 2.1 degree will continue to receive £4,000. All eligible graduates can still claim up to £7,000 for course fees for early years initial teacher training.
A Department for Education spokesperson said, ‘We are making a significant investment in the early years sector and have worked closely with the profession to help raise its status – and as a result salaries have increased, numbers of qualified staff have risen, and a record number of providers are rated Good or Outstanding.
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