‘Unclear’ how Labour’s pledge to recruit 6,500 teachers will address shortages

Labour pledged to recruit an additional 6,500 new teachers over the course of its five-year parliamentary term (PA) - (PA Wire)

It is “unclear” how the Government will deliver its key pledge to recruit 6,500 more teachers by the end of this parliament, MPs have warned.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the Government “lacks a coherent plan”, suitable targets and sufficient evidence of what works to improve teacher recruitment and retention.