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Written question asked by Earl of Listowel (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2008.


Schools: Teach First

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What the impact of Teach First has been on teacher recruitment and retention.
Answer

Since 2003-04 Teach First has recruited 1,094 high class graduates of which 742 completed the programme. Over 40 per cent of the first cohort and about 50 per cent of the second cohort opted to remain in teaching. The Prime Minister announced on 23 June that the programme would double in size from 2008-09 to 2012-13, annual recruitment will rise from 380 to over 800.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4332; 702 c260WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Graduates Recruitment Teachers Training
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk