Our report published in February 2026, which used data from the Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders survey, revealed important insights about some of the key factors linked to teachers’ decisions to leave the profession.
What factors encourage teachers to stay in the profession?
This Research Bite summarises the factors which impact teachers’ decisions to leave the profession, our recommendations for policymakers, and what school and trust leaders could do to support teachers to stay in the profession.
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REPORT SUMMARY: What helps to improve teacher retention? A pathway analysis of factors affecting retention
This research explores the factors associated with the leaving decisions of teachers, to understand in greater detail what actions policymakers might take to further improve teacher retention rates.
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