It seems that the cracks might finally be showing in the DfE’s relentless positivity about teacher numbers (‘remains an attractive profession!’) in that a private email sent before Christmas admits that teacher numbers are falling and the number of pupils in secondary schools is set to explode. The number of teachers now entering the profession matches those leaving, at a time when we need a sharp increase in secondary teachers.
www.tes.com/news/exclusive-dfe-finally-admits-teacher-supply-has-worsened
But it’s ok! They are now looking to get TAs to become teachers as this will solve the crisis.
www.tes.com/news/exclusive-dfe-looks-tas-help-solve-teacher-shortages
AND 44% of the public reckon they’d make a good teacher www.tes.com/news/nearly-half-public-think-theyd-be-good-teachers
so Damian Hinds is keen to get them into classrooms on taster days to give it a try www.tes.com/news/dfe-recruitment-include-tasters-teaching
Problem sorted.