Annual target for the number of trainees to start postgraduate initial teacher training in the relevant academic year, in England, by subject.
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Description of the data sets included in this release, including information on data sources, coverage, quality and any data conventions used.
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Data sets present comprehensive open data from which users can create their own tables using the EES table tool or download a zipped CSV file.
National
PGITT recruitment targets time series data.
Supporting files provide an area for teams to supply non-standard files for download by users where required.
This workbook contains calculations of the 2025/26 PGITT targets. These targets have been calculated at a national level and cover all state-funded primary and secondary schools (including post-16 provision within such schools).
This document provides technical details and information to accompany the ‘calculation of 2025/26 PGITT targets’ Excel workbook. This includes the scope of the calculations, key terms, the calculation processes, and the assumptions used.
Description of the data sets included in this release, including information on data sources, coverage, quality and any data conventions used.
Time series data for PGITT recruitment targets.
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