Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 18
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Deferred
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Reverse decision to remove Now Teach funding, utilising all channels for recruitment.
Conclusion
Given the extent of the teacher recruitment challenge, in particular severe shortages being faced in certain secondary school subjects (see chapter 5) the Department should be using all available channels to recruit specialist secondary teachers. The decision to remove funding from Now Teach undermines efforts to improve teacher recruitment.
Government Response Summary
The government will establish a process for reviewing the existing NPQ suite, continue delivering funded NPQs in 2025, and introduce a new teacher training entitlement for CPD, but does not address recruiting specialist secondary teachers or the funding for Now Teach.
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Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
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we will establish a process for reviewing the existing NPQ suite, to ensure the qualifications continue to be based on the latest evidence and best- practice of what works for teaching and learning. The government has inherited a challenging set of fiscal circumstance and needs to make difficult decisions to restore economic stability, including focusing funding where it is needed most to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. The government is committed to continue delivering funded NPQs in 2025 with a cohort commencing in the spring. Future funding will be confirmed in due course following the multiyear Spending Review. We will also support teachers to access more high-quality CPD through the introduction of a new teacher training entitlement. Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)