Wednesday
Why we hosted a TA Inset day for staff across 17 schools
One trust leader explains the benefits of bringing 260 teaching assistants together for professional development and the sharing of ideas and insights
Labour’s 6,500 new teachers pledge ‘could still leave shortages’
Public spending watchdog calls on the government to publish a delivery plan for fulfilling its pledge to recruit thousands more teachers
Tuesday
How Labour can deliver on its promise for teacher development
We must prioritise teacher development with a focus on a greater variety of courses at system, school and individual levels, argues Marie Hamer
Teacher training recruitment target cut by 19%
Falling pupil rolls and better teacher retention forecasts have led to a reduction in the number of recruits needed, DfE says
Disadvantaged schools have ‘substantial’ staff experience gap
Secondary schools in deprived areas also see notably higher teacher turnover, says Education Policy Institute research
