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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Warinder Juss
Monday 4th November 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Warinder Juss Portrait Warinder Juss (Wolverhampton West) (Lab)
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I welcomed the Budget last week, in which the Chancellor confirmed the recruitment of 6,500 teachers. Will the Secretary of State please confirm how those extra teachers, including specialist teachers, will be recruited, and how issues such as workload, working conditions and support for the training and development of new and existing teachers and school support staff will be addressed?

Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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We know that having a well-supported, highly qualified teacher at the front of the class makes the single biggest difference to children’s life chances, but it is also crucial that we tackle issues around workload and pay. That is why I was delighted that we were able to bring in a fully funded 5.5% pay award for our teachers, to recognise their brilliant hard work on behalf of our children, our families and our country.