NFER comments on DfE’s teacher training incentives announcement

Responding to the Government’s announcement to offer bursaries and scholarships worth up to £31,000 to train teachers in subjects including chemistry, maths, physics, and computing, Jack Worth, NFER Education Workforce Lead, said: 
 
“Our research has shown bursaries are very effective for recruiting more teachers and retaining additional teachers long-term, particularly in shortage subjects such as physics and maths.
 
“This announcement could go a long way towards helping the Government meet its pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 additional teachers.
 
“It is also encouraging to see a focus on Further Education as our recent research shows this is a sector which struggles with recruitment and retention compared to schools.
 
“Additional funding to support the employment-based apprenticeship route in shortage subjects may also enable more teachers to pursue this route."