Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Teachers: Workplace Pensions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance was issued to local authorities in the 1990s on the inclusion of part-time teachers in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme following maternity leave.
- Answer
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The department actively reviews historic provisions to ensure that the Teachers’ Pension Scheme remains fair for all and, if necessary, take steps to rectify where discrimination has been identified. The Preston cases, which were rectified in the 1990s, and the Goodwin cases, which were rectified in 2021, are cases in point.
The department does not have plans to review any specific historic provisions at present.
Changes to the maternity participation rules were provided in legislation in 1994 and 1995 and widely consulted on. The scheme administrator, Teachers’ Pensions, continue to issue guidance to local authorities and employers to ensure compliance and to manage claims effectively.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 103065
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Workplace pensions Maternity leave Teachers Working mothers
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- 2026-04-21 16:17:58 +0100
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