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With generative AI on the rise, schools serving the most deprived communities are being left behind. EdTechnical, led by Teach First ambassador Libby Hills, steps in.
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
With generative AI on the rise, schools serving the most deprived communities are being left behind. EdTechnical, led by Teach First ambassador Libby Hills, steps in.
Today’s #AutumnBudget makes a clear commitment to young people. It is hugely welcome to see the government’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap, estimated to reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today’s #AutumnBudget makes a clear commitment to young people. It is hugely welcome to see the government’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap, estimated to reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30.
@sarahsmithlab.bsky.social , the Government’s champion for the opportunity mission, sets out why action is needed ahead of tomorrow’s Budget: feweek.co.uk/our-economy-...
This Budget is a real opportunity to invest in young people facing disadvantage, so every child can reach their potential.
This Budget is a real opportunity to invest in young people facing disadvantage, so every child can reach their potential.
Our economy won’t grow with 1M young NEETs left behind
This Budget must back the Youth Guarantee with real investment, or accept that wasted talent will cost us far more
feweek.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
@sarahsmithlab.bsky.social , the Government’s champion for the opportunity mission, sets out why action is needed ahead of tomorrow’s Budget: feweek.co.uk/our-economy-...
This Budget is a real opportunity to invest in young people facing disadvantage, so every child can reach their potential.
This Budget is a real opportunity to invest in young people facing disadvantage, so every child can reach their potential.
Your voice matters.
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Your voice matters.
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
🚨 Nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training - according to figures published today.
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚨 Nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training - according to figures published today.
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
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Love this. And love that it’s a @teachfirst.bsky.social ambassador leading the call for the Trustee Adult Guarantee for young men @alistrathern.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Sports coaches are the most trusted adults for a quarter of boys, but they and other support staff often miss out on key opportunities for training and progression
On International Men's Day, let's commit to changing that, writes @alistrathern.bsky.social
On International Men's Day, let's commit to changing that, writes @alistrathern.bsky.social
Let's empower the sports coaches who help boys feel listened to
Sports coaches are trusted adults for boys outside of their families, but many lack the support they need to carry out this vital role.
www.politicshome.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Love this. And love that it’s a @teachfirst.bsky.social ambassador leading the call for the Trustee Adult Guarantee for young men @alistrathern.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Our @teachfirst.bsky.social History y1s have a great selection of subject kn masterclasses to choose from for part of Online Seminar1, selecting what is most relevant to personal subject kn dev now- a focus on GCSE, along with my masterclass on a global perspective to Medieval history.
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our @teachfirst.bsky.social History y1s have a great selection of subject kn masterclasses to choose from for part of Online Seminar1, selecting what is most relevant to personal subject kn dev now- a focus on GCSE, along with my masterclass on a global perspective to Medieval history.
New polling of secondary pupils reveals deep anxiety about their future prospects and careers.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
New polling of secondary pupils reveals deep anxiety about their future prospects and careers.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
When Teach First ambassador Rob joined the Training Programme, he wanted to make a difference for his pupils. What he didn’t expect was to spark a global innovation that’s now helping over 150,000 teachers.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
When Teach First ambassador Rob joined the Training Programme, he wanted to make a difference for his pupils. What he didn’t expect was to spark a global innovation that’s now helping over 150,000 teachers.
We’re proud to stand with the many organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit.
Right now, 4.5 million children are being denied the chance to thrive. It’s time to end the poverty holding them back from reaching their full potential.
Right now, 4.5 million children are being denied the chance to thrive. It’s time to end the poverty holding them back from reaching their full potential.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We’re proud to stand with the many organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit.
Right now, 4.5 million children are being denied the chance to thrive. It’s time to end the poverty holding them back from reaching their full potential.
Right now, 4.5 million children are being denied the chance to thrive. It’s time to end the poverty holding them back from reaching their full potential.
🚀We're proud to spotlight ambassador Luke who is inspiring pupils to explore the wider world, one experience at a time. At a school where many face barriers, he brings learning to life beyond the classroom. Together, we are rewriting the future so every child can flourish.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚀We're proud to spotlight ambassador Luke who is inspiring pupils to explore the wider world, one experience at a time. At a school where many face barriers, he brings learning to life beyond the classroom. Together, we are rewriting the future so every child can flourish.
Spending must be directed to the schools and teachers in low-income communities. The government’s next chance to put this right is in the budget.
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Spending must be directed to the schools and teachers in low-income communities. The government’s next chance to put this right is in the budget.
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
Alarming GCSE results show the cost of inequality
More than half of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are leaving school without passing both English and maths.
More than half of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are leaving school without passing both English and maths.
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Alarming GCSE results show the cost of inequality
More than half of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are leaving school without passing both English and maths.
More than half of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are leaving school without passing both English and maths.
📊 There are up to five times more teacher vacancies in the poorest areas of England.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📊 There are up to five times more teacher vacancies in the poorest areas of England.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
📊 Pupils growing up in the poorest areas are twice as likely to leave school without strong English and Maths GCSEs.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📊 Pupils growing up in the poorest areas are twice as likely to leave school without strong English and Maths GCSEs.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
Headteacher Anthony McGuiness is rewriting the future at All Saints Catholic High School – one leader at a time.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
October 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Headteacher Anthony McGuiness is rewriting the future at All Saints Catholic High School – one leader at a time.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
The @careerent.bsky.social's new report shows how early careers learning helps children see beyond stereotypes. 📄
The #StartSmallDreamBig pilot programme shows what’s possible when everyone comes together as a movement of Change Makers to help inspire children about their futures from an early age💡
The #StartSmallDreamBig pilot programme shows what’s possible when everyone comes together as a movement of Change Makers to help inspire children about their futures from an early age💡
October 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The @careerent.bsky.social's new report shows how early careers learning helps children see beyond stereotypes. 📄
The #StartSmallDreamBig pilot programme shows what’s possible when everyone comes together as a movement of Change Makers to help inspire children about their futures from an early age💡
The #StartSmallDreamBig pilot programme shows what’s possible when everyone comes together as a movement of Change Makers to help inspire children about their futures from an early age💡
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🌟 What a successful launch of our @teachfirst.bsky.social Y1 Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) in Northants!
👩🏫 We welcomed 259 ECTs across 5 days to connect & prepare for the start of their teaching careers, with the help of our expert partners.
A huge thank you to everyone that joined us ✨
👩🏫 We welcomed 259 ECTs across 5 days to connect & prepare for the start of their teaching careers, with the help of our expert partners.
A huge thank you to everyone that joined us ✨
October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🌟 What a successful launch of our @teachfirst.bsky.social Y1 Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) in Northants!
👩🏫 We welcomed 259 ECTs across 5 days to connect & prepare for the start of their teaching careers, with the help of our expert partners.
A huge thank you to everyone that joined us ✨
👩🏫 We welcomed 259 ECTs across 5 days to connect & prepare for the start of their teaching careers, with the help of our expert partners.
A huge thank you to everyone that joined us ✨
🌟 We had an incredible time attending the @educationfest.bsky.social!
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🌟 We had an incredible time attending the @educationfest.bsky.social!
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
In our latest report, Breaking the Cycle, we call on the government to take bold action so every child, no matter their background, has access to great schools.
July 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
In our latest report, Breaking the Cycle, we call on the government to take bold action so every child, no matter their background, has access to great schools.
In this exciting moment in our history, we want to hear from our ambassador community. 👋
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
July 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In this exciting moment in our history, we want to hear from our ambassador community. 👋
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Good to see our research on teacher shortages in low-income communities reflected throughout today's Public Accounts Committee report on recruitment and retention.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
Teacher shortage: PAC report tells govt to look at pay and flexible working arrangements - Committees - UK Parliament
Lack of clarity over delivery of 6,500 additional teachers pledge as report highlights impact of workforce shortfalls in disadvantaged areas.
committees.parliament.uk
July 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Good to see our research on teacher shortages in low-income communities reflected throughout today's Public Accounts Committee report on recruitment and retention.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
Early years are a crucial stage for tackling educational disadvantage and improving outcomes.
We’re pleased to see strong focus on quality teaching, leadership, and Pupil Premium—areas we’ve long championed.
We welcome the Department for Education’s new report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’re pleased to see strong focus on quality teaching, leadership, and Pupil Premium—areas we’ve long championed.
We welcome the Department for Education’s new report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Giving every child the best start in life
The government's strategy for improving child development and meeting the ambition that 75% of 5-year-olds in England have a good level of development by 2028.
www.gov.uk
July 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Early years are a crucial stage for tackling educational disadvantage and improving outcomes.
We’re pleased to see strong focus on quality teaching, leadership, and Pupil Premium—areas we’ve long championed.
We welcome the Department for Education’s new report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’re pleased to see strong focus on quality teaching, leadership, and Pupil Premium—areas we’ve long championed.
We welcome the Department for Education’s new report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
After six years of bold leadership, Dame Vivian Hunt DBE will step down as Chair of Teach First in November 2025, following two full terms in office.
July 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After six years of bold leadership, Dame Vivian Hunt DBE will step down as Chair of Teach First in November 2025, following two full terms in office.