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<p>The department does not hold data to assess the impact of Ofsted ratings on the
ability of a school to attract and recruit teachers. However, the number of teachers
remains high, with over 453,000 working in schools across the country, which is over
12,000 more than in 2010. This academic year (2020/21), we have provisionally recruited
over 41,000 new trainee teachers – 23% more than last year (2019/20). The proportion
of schools now rated by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding has also risen from 68% in 2010
to 86% in 2020.</p><p>We are moving forward with implementation of the Teacher Recruitment
and Retention Strategy which the government published in January 2019. This includes
commitments to reduce teacher workload, improve continuing professional development,
and provide greater opportunities for flexible working.</p><p>Whilst delivering on
these commitments will support all schools, we recognise that some schools and local
areas face greater challenges with recruitment and retention than others. To supplement
the national strategy, we are delivering targeted programmes to support recruitment
and retention in challenging areas, including funding a range of regionally targeted
initiatives.</p><p>The government is also committed to supporting leadership development
for schools in challenging contexts so that all pupils receive equal access to excellent
teaching. Over £40 million of scholarships funding has been made available between
2017 and 2020 to support teachers and leaders in the areas of the greatest need to
take up a National Professional Qualification (NPQ). This funding has successfully
supported many more people to access NPQ courses than originally intended, including
those in some of our most challenging schools.</p><p> </p>
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