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Teachers: Labour Turnover

Commons · Question 129100 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of workload on teacher retention rates.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 28 Apr 2026

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department is working closely with the sector to reduce workload and improve retention. This includes developing opportunities for more flexible working, such a...