Response to DfE consultation on Qualified Teacher Status

Ambition School Leadership, in consultation with its network of school leaders and education partners, has submitted an official response to the Department for Education’s open consultation on the future of Qualified Teacher Status and ongoing professional development for teachers.

Ambition School Leadership welcomes this consultation as a timely review of the support for early-career teachers and how this informs teacher retention and the school leadership pipeline.

It is crucial that early-career teachers are given the training, tools and support to make impact from their first day in the classroom; and provided with ongoing specialist professional development which enables them to improve their practice, excel in their roles and progress their careers in the school system.

You can read Ambition’s full response to the consultation here 

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Notes to editors

Ambition School Leadership was formed in November 2016 from education charities The Future Leaders Trust and Teaching Leaders. We are building a network of exceptional school leaders at all levels to transform the lives of the children who need it most. Visit our website to find out more about our work: www.ambitionschoolleadership.org.uk.