B&FC Education and Initial Teacher Training HE

07/08/2026

Tax free, non-repayable bursaries are available for those who wish to teach in post compulsory education and have specialisms in science, technology, engineering, maths (£31,000), special educational needs (£15,000) and *English (£10,000). We are still taking applicants for all teacher training qualifications for a September 2026 start. This includes:

Certificate in Education (level 5)
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (level 6)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (level 7)

These programmes will enable you to qualify as a teacher in the further education and skills sector, including prison education, further and higher education and training providers. This is not appropriate for those wishing to teach in primary or secondary education.

For further details including entry requirements, visit www.blackpool.ac.uk and search for any of the programmes above. Alternatively, the team a message through this page.

*Capped at 100 places maximum

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03/08/2026

A new chapter started on August 1st with the merger of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College. You can find out more details by clicking the clicking the link in the post below.

17/07/2026

It’s one of the highlights of the Teacher Education calendar - graduation! This year was no exception! Keep your eyes peeled for the first three Certificate in Education graduates all in a group photo about halfway through, and for a PGCE graduates thoughts about staff support; which is applicable to everyone at B&FC. We believe you will all go on to great things! Good luck for whatever comes next Class of 2026! ☘️🎓

13/07/2026

Do you have a specialism, a trade or a vocation that you want to share with others? Are you someone getting A Level results soon or have just had your degree classification confirmed and awarded at graduation but you’re not sure what to do next? Have you ever thought about training to teach? The further education and skills sector needs people like you who would love to share the wealth of knowledge you have with those just starting their career in industry.

You may also be eligible for a non-taxed, non-repayable bursary to train if your subject specialism is in science, technology, engineering, maths, English or special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ranges from £10,000 to £31,000.

If you would like to have a chat about it, call
📞 01253 352352 and ask to speak to anyone in the Teacher Education team or use the contact details on the image below.

29/06/2026

Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Certificate in Education (level 5), the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) and the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Inspire the next generation. 🧑‍🏫

If you enjoy helping children thrive and achieve their potential, then a supportive role in education could be exactly the right choice of career for you.

As an educational institution ourselves, we are passionate about teaching and learning and understand that education can significantly improve people's life chances at every stage. ✨

Find out more about degree-level courses in Teaching and Learning Support starting this September! 👇
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06/06/2026

Fancy training to teach in the further education and skills sector? We have a wide range of programmes to get you on your way! Come and see us at our upcoming open day 13th June Blackpool and The Fylde College

19/04/2026

Teacher training applications now open!!

Applications are now open for teacher training programmes at Blackpool and The Fylde College and interviews have already started. We have the following on offer starting in September 2026 -

Level 5 Certificate in Education
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher apprenticeship
Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Teacher Training bursaries of up to £31,000 are available once accepted onto one of these programmes. For further information search for FE ITE Bursary Funding.

Keep your eyes peeled for further details on these programmes or visit our website for more information

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05/04/2026

Applications are now open for teacher training programmes at Blackpool and The Fylde College and interviews have already started. We have the following on offer starting in September 2026 -

Level 5 Certificate in Education
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher apprenticeship
Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Teacher Training bursaries of up to £31,000 are available once accepted onto one of these programmes. For further information search for FE ITE Bursary Funding.

Keep your eyes peeled for further details on these programmes or visit our website for more information

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16/02/2026

It's officially the end of term! ✨ 🙌

Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy every moment of your well-deserved break. 😌 👏

To view all our term dates, head to our website! 👇
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15/02/2026

Applications are now open for teacher training programmes at Blackpool and The Fylde College and interviews start in March. We have the following on offer starting in September 2026 -

Level 5 Certificate in Education
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher apprenticeship
Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Keep your eyes peeled for further details on these programmes or visit our website for more information

Discover B&FC – a leader in technical education, degrees, apprenticeships, and training. Unlock your future with industry-focused courses and excellent support.