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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers

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This NewScientist article argues that the shortage of qualified specialist science teachers is a threat to the future of science and engineering and that this is a concern for the UK and internationally. The article draws on research evidence that indicates the impacts of the lack of qualified science subject...
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The Knowledge: What works to improve recruitment and retention?

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This article sets out key findings from an Education Endowment Foundation review of international evidence on successful measures to recruit and retain teachers. It reports that financial incentives given directly to teachers, such as offering higher salaries or recruitment bonuses, could help to attract more teachers to take posts in...
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Only half of required number of trainee secondary teachers in England recruited

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The Guardian newspaper article provided a view of the shortages in initial teacher training recruitment in 2023, when half of the required number of trainee secondary school teachers in England were recruited for the 2023-24 training year. The article reports on figures from the National Education Union (NEU) and the...
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