This research, commissioned by the DfE and carried out by CooperGibson Research, aimed to identify the strategies or incentives which may most effectively drive recruitment and retention of FE teachers. A key finding was that although financial incentives may help drive recruitment, high-quality mentoring and support are key to retention.
The evidence from the literature review and telephone discussions suggests that high-quality mentoring and support should feature:
Sustained, active mentoring programmes to support new teachers whilst they embed their training and develop their teaching skills.
Continued support and cross departmental mentoring to fill skills gaps, such as the use of technology in teaching.
A strong CPD programme with multiple opportunities for progression and personal development.
New funding rates for adult provision from academic year 2024 to 2025 will mean that the funding rate for digital skills qualifications will be increased.
The Education and Training Foundation is delighted to open up bookings for its fully subsidised, face-to-face CfEM Reimagining FE Maths conference that will take place on Friday 24 March 2023 10am – 3.30pm in central Birmingham.
This review of the evidence base for interventions intended to improve numeracy skills among adults aims to inform the development of policy in this area as part of the Multiply programme.Â
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2023 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Incentive programmes for the recruitment and retention of teachers in FE
This research, commissioned by the DfE and carried out by CooperGibson Research, aimed to identify the strategies or incentives which may most effectively drive recruitment and retention of FE teachers. A key finding was that although financial incentives may help drive recruitment, high-quality mentoring and support are key to retention.
The evidence from the literature review and telephone discussions suggests that high-quality mentoring and support should feature:
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