Some recent information about the fast-track programme may have been unclear. At present, people can apply to join fast track either asserving teachers or before they undertake initial teacher training. The scheme recruits serving teachers throughout the year. Teachers who apply (withreferences) before February 23 will be well placed to take up such posts in September 2002. To find out more, go to www.fasttrackteaching.gov.uk or call 08000 56 22 66. For people outside teaching, the closing date for applications was December 31, but those who have missed the deadline can register at www.fasttrackteaching.gov.uk to be kept up to date on developments, and will receive notification when the next recruitment round starts in autumn 2002.

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