50 Accepted

Coordinate support and funding with subject associations to develop upskilling opportunities for shortage subjects.

Conclusion
The Department should work with subject associations where there are current teacher shortages to coordinate support and funding efforts with the aim of developing upskilling opportunities across these shortage subjects.
Government Response Summary
The government has accepted, committing to encourage subject associations to continue supporting schools with upskilling training. New Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams will also be established to facilitate networking and access to training.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
Where there are teacher shortages in particular subjects, the Department will encourage subject associations to continue to support schools to access training to help teachers to upskill. New Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams will facilitate networking, share best practice and bring together oversight of improvement programmes to empower schools and teachers to access supports and training.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.0 yrs
Report published 17 May 2024