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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Independent Ulster Unionist) on Monday, 11 January 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2016. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Teachers: Labour Turnover

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the written answers by Lord Nash on 26 and 27 October 2015 (HL2579 and 2580), and the oral response by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park on 4 November (HL Deb, col 1635), what is the percentage turnover of (1) teachers who achieved Qualified Teacher Status through an undergraduate qualification, and (2) teachers who trained via the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, within (a) two years, (b) five years, and (c) 10 years, of beginning to teach.

Answer

The latest statistics show that 81 percent of qualified teachers remain in service after 2 years, 72 percent of qualified teachers remain in service after 5 years, and 62 percent of qualified teachers remain in service after 10 years. This information is available in Table C2 of the statistical first release ‘School Workforce in England, November 2014’ published in July 2015.

The requested breakdown by under/postgraduate route is not available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4854
Session
2015-16
Related items
Teachers: Training
Monday, 26 October 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Teachers: Training
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Teachers Training Labour turnover
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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