🌟 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

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...

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...

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...

🎙️It's #WonderfulWednesday!!!!! 🎙️Our ECF team are celebrating their amazing facilitators: 41 facilitators have delivered 381 events this year to #ECTs & #Mentors 🎙️Thank you for your fantastic input @jaynecarbf.bsky.social @emmataylorbf.bsky.social @brightfutureset.bsky.social @teachfirst.bsky.social

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.

We’re thrilled to be attending the @educationfest.bsky.social 2025 on 3- 4 July at Wellington College. The Festival of Education gathers educators for two days of invaluable Continuing Professional Development (CPD), discussions, and networking. Will we see you there? #educationfest

“Education reform without resource is too familiar and uncomfortable a tune for many school leaders.” Glad to see our Breaking the Cycle report highlighted by @northeastbylines.co.uk as a way to tackle child poverty and support every child's potential. northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...

We’re excited to officially welcome James Toop as our new CEO at Teach First. James is our first ambassador CEO, having joined our first teacher cohort in 2003. He joins us at a pivotal moment as we continue working towards tackling educational disadvantage.

Still buzzing from the @teachfirst.bsky.social Cohort Summit—a day full of connection, purpose, and the power of movement. The energy in the room was clear: these future changemakers have the potential for so much impact!

Earlier this month, 100 professionals from across the health and education sectors came together for the inaugural Collaborative Futures conference to share ideas and collaborate. 💬 We asked conference delegates why days like this are so important… ➡️ collaborativefutures.co.uk

The Government’s focus on child poverty is welcome but more is needed for lasting change.📢 In his final interview as CEO of Teach First, @russellhobby.bsky.social tells @tesmagazine.bsky.social why we need targeted investment in schools in areas of “deep, sustained deprivation”. 🗨️

🧵1/2 Following today’s 2025 Spending Review announcement, our CEO Russell Hobby CBE says 👇

A lovely story about Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster – one of our partner schools. From music at the Barbican to poetry at the Globe, they’re showing that poverty doesn’t have to limit potential. ow.ly/2QS850W6Pxu

We know that increased flexibility and better conditions are key to keeping great teachers in the classroom. A powerful story featuring our partner schools and research showing what’s possible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thank you to everyone who joined. 🤝 It was a great conference that explored opportunities for the health and education sectors to collaborate more effectively to improve the lives of children – helping them realise their full potential. 💙

🚨Ahead of the Spending Review, we’re calling on the Government to deliver on its mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The best way to back schools? Target investment where it’s most needed. Strengthen and expand the Pupil Premium. 👇 www.teachfirst.org.uk/breaking-the...

“Prioritise poorer pupils in admission rounds and ensure ‘potential isn’t determined by postcode’” 🗞️Read the latest in @schoolsweek.bsky.social: schoolsweek.co.uk/popular-scho... 💼 And our policy recommendations to Government ahead of the Spending Review: www.teachfirst.org.uk/breaking-the...

📢New report: Too many children are held back by poverty, but some schools are breaking the cycle. But they can’t do it alone. We urge the Government to back schools with the funding, workforce, and support they need to succeed. #SpendingReview2025 🗞️ www.teachfirst.org.uk/breaking-the...

Teacher vacancies remain above pre-pandemic levels, especially in subjects like science and computing. It’s encouraging to see fewer teachers leave the profession, but recruitment is still too low—especially in disadvantaged schools... www.gov.uk/government/s...

Expansion of free school meal eligibility is a welcome step. But further action is needed to ensure schools are fully equipped to help every child succeed.