NFER responds to Government's acceptance of 2026 and 2027 teacher pay recommendations

Education Workforce Lead Jack Worth looks at the latest teacher workforce data and discusses why headline increases in teacher numbers mask a more mixed picture of teacher shortages.

Hitting the target is one thing, but the government must also ensure that the right teachers are brought into the system, says the NFER’s Jack Worth

This new 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 rate...

Disappointing and confusing to see DfE reducing ITT bursaries today for a range of subjects, including four subjects which we forecast to be below their respective targets this year. Our research sh...

Jack Worth discusses new analysis of the impact early career retention payments (ECRPs) on teacher retention.

This evaluation, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, explores the impact of five early career retention payment schemes, piloted since 2018, on teacher retention in England.

Jack Worth discusses new analysis of the impact early career retention payments (ECRPs) on teacher retention.

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Our new research shows more inclusive recruitment and retention is vital to solving the workforce crisis

NFER’s Jack Worth said the DfE’s pay rise recommendation of 2.8% is now “unimaginable” in the light of new forecasts on average earnings growth

Reeves mentioned crumbling school rooves, but they won't get more capital cash next year

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On March 13, we will be publishing our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report, and to conincide with the publication, we will be running a launch webinar highlighting the key findings.