Teachers (Hansard, 20 December 1988)

§ 59. Mr. Patrick Thompson
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will report on progress on his policy of attracting more teachers to the profession.

§ 81. Mr. Bernie Grant
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any proposals to announce aimed at improving teacher recruitment; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Illsley
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any proposals to announce aimed at improving teacher recruitment; and if he will make a statement.

§ 72. Mr. Evennett
To ask the Secretary of State for Eduation and Science what proposals he has to attract more mature entrants to the teaching profession.

§ Mr. Win Griffiths
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any proposals to announce aimed at improving teacher recruitment; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Butcher
Our existing action programme on teacher recruitment includes special bursaries for trainee teachers, substantial local and national advertising and the establishment of the "Teaching as a Career" unit. Action is focused on tackling shortages in secondary subjects and in particular regions. We aim to recruit teachers from all sources including mature entrants. The programme is under continual review and we are prepared to take further action as necessary.