Schools

Maths skilling-up scheme for non-specialists falls short

The NCETM met just 57 per cent of its target to train non-specialist maths teachers across two years, FOI...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Flexible working: DfE announces new list of school ambassadors

But only three of the original participant schools and trusts are part of the new programme

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Record rate of teacher departures as 40,000 quit sector last year

New workforce data for 2022 shows 7,800 more teachers quit the profession for reasons other than retirement

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Teacher retention commission: 8 proposals to stem exodus

Report calls for review of teacher hours, retention targets and sabbaticals for headteachers every five years

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Review training and materials to solve ECF woes, study says

A new report calls for reforms to training for early careers teachers, including tailoring materials to their subject and...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
News

New specialist NPQ to focus on pupil wellbeing

A new specialist qualification for “often overlooked” experienced teachers will focus on behaviour management and pupil wellbeing, Gavin Williamson...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Ministers mull planning rules change to create teacher housing

The government is considering making it easier for schools to build on-site housing for teachers. In its teacher recruitment...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

‘It will have a long-lasting impact’ – Damian Hinds reflects on his new strategy

Following the most important announcement of Damian Hinds’s political career to date, Schools Week accompanied the education secretary on...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Recruitment and retention strategy pledges £130m for new teacher induction

The education secretary has finally unveiled his teacher recruitment and retention strategy, pledging a £130 million reduced timetable and...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker