Pre-school Education: Teachers
2026-06-30 · Department for Education · 15152 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled £4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries, published on 11 June 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the scheme.
Answer
Evidence shows leaders with specialised early years graduate qualifications, particularly early years teachers, have the strongest impact on children’s outcomes. The department has prioritised the payments for early years teachers in areas of greatest nee...