The Labour government is prioritizing teacher recruitment and retention by allowing educators to work from home for marking and lesson planning, designed to better support their work-life balance.
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson aims to reduce the number of women leaving teaching during childbearing years by offering more flexible work arrangements that accommodate school schedules and parenting responsibilities.
Plans include giving teachers scheduled blocks of free periods for their prepping tasks at the start or end of the day, which would be a significant adjustment to current practices.
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized that fostering a culture focused on employee outcomes rather than presenteeism is essential for maintaining workforce motivation and resilience.
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