Teachers & Lecturers

Why is the government celebrating 1,900 fewer teachers?

The DfE says it has recruited 4,654 new teachers towards it election pledge target of 6,500. But the latest workforce data shows 1,900 fewer teachers this year. Daniel Kebede scrutinises the government’s claim.

A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...

'Historic' pay deal on offer for college lecturers as long-term tensions thaw

College lecturers could receive a “historic” pay rise negotiated after a thaw in relations between employers and unions.

6,500 teacher goal ‘consistent’ with original pledge, Phillipson says

Education secretary faces questions from MPs over the government’s SEND plans, teacher recruitment and curriculum reform.

Wales aiming to match England on teachers' pay award, minister says

The new Plaid Cymru government is hoping to give teachers in Wales a similar pay increase to that in England, the education minister has said.

Hey there Tappers! We are halfway through June – the countdowns have started!

Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister

A “considerable reduction” to the amount FE providers contribute to teachers’ pensions is “highly likely” following a revaluation of the scheme, a minister has revealed.

In Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings across the world, staff are greeted each morning with hugs, smiles, laughter and occasionally some tears.

Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

Government ministers have been urged to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, as backbench MPs seek to capitalise on turbulence in the Labour party to influence government policy.

A key headline from last week’s Department for Education (DfE) school workforce statistics is the further progress the Government has made towards its 6,500 teacher target, with 4,654 more teachers above its 2023/24 baseline in the parts of the system DfE is targeting.

A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...

More qualified nursery teachers will be attracted to England’s most deprived communities with £4,500 bonuses – ensuring tens of thousands more children get the best start in life.

Teachers in Wales face delayed pay rises as new Welsh Government clashes with heads

The new Plaid Cymru Welsh Government has clashed with head teachers over pay within weeks of taking office.

The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) incentive in priority subjects will rise by £5,000, to £20,000 from September 2026, as part of the new Welsh Government's 100-day plan.

‘No room for complacency’ as 35,000 teachers choose to walk away

More than 35,000 teachers walked away from the profession last year for reasons other than retirement with retention rates for new teachers and the use of non-specialist teachers in secondary school still notable concerns.

Teacher shortages? Five key metrics behind the new DfE workforce data

The new school workforce figures have brought with them headlines of more teachers at the chalkface, but expert Jack Worth warns that this masks a much more mixed picture of teacher shortages in schools.

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A new joint research report from Teacher Development Trust, Gatsby Foundation and The Cultural Education Network, powered by Arts Council England, examines the professional development experiences and needs of secondary teachers in England who teach science and arts subjects,...

DfE announces £4,500 bonus for early years teachers in 10 most deprived areas

Early years teachers in 10 of England’s most deprived areas are eligible for a £4,500 annual bonus in a bid to boost recruitment and retention in the sector.

A long-running question in education research is just how much difference individual teachers make to pupil outcomes.

Why is the government celebrating 1,900 fewer teachers?

Weekly Round Up - 19/06/2026

'Historic' pay deal on offer for college lecturers as long-term tensions thaw

6,500 teacher goal ‘consistent’ with original pledge, Phillipson says

Wales aiming to match England on teachers' pay award, minister says

Ofsted workload, PPA cover PLUS interview questions that cross a line

Employers’ contributions to teachers’ pensions ‘very likely’ to reduce – minister

Valued by children, but feeling undervalued by society

Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

Headlines of more teachers masks a more mixed picture on teacher shortages underneath

Weekly Round Up - 12/06/2026

£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

Teachers in Wales face delayed pay rises as new Welsh Government clashes with heads

Priority subject teacher incentive to rise by £5,000 to £20,000

‘No room for complacency’ as 35,000 teachers choose to walk away

Teacher shortages? Five key metrics behind the new DfE workforce data

Visualisers, Pride, plus teachers teaching sons or daughters

Teaching in & beyond Specialism: CPD for teachers in Arts and Science

DfE announces £4,500 bonus for early years teachers in 10 most deprived areas

Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance