Pre-school Education: Teachers
2026-05-19 · Department for Education · 3666 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage (a) retention and (b) recruitment of teachers in early years education settings.
Answer
The department wants early years careers to be respected, rewarding, and something people are proud to pursue. Our Best Start in Life Strategy sets out how we are strengthening career pathways and championing early years teachers , with a long-term ambiti...