Empathy Week returns in 2026! Teachers and school leaders can inspire empathy through powerful stories, films, events, and free resources that help pupils build this vital skill. Get free access to a full week of storytelling and activities. Register now: https://www.empathyweek.org/register2026

We’re proud to support the Inclusion for All campaign from Impetus and The Difference, backed by 60+ organisations and now reflected in the Schools White Paper. We’re delighted to see government answer this call from across the sector.

We’re proud to have worked with Helena Dollimore MP on this comment piece, highlighting the urgent need to invest in schools in coastal communities and calling for the London Challenge to be emulated in coastal areas

This morning, our CEO James Toop joined Times Radio to share his reflections on the Government’s Schools White Paper.

Was great to see our Y1s at training days in Birmingham, Leeds & London last week. We loved hearing how you're getting on in school and geeking out on some maths with you all. Trainees also got thinking about their next steps in their practitioner research for their PGCE assignment #MathsToday

In partnership with The Reach Foundation, we’re developing a new leadership model that addresses the gap in middle leadership and supports schools working in the most disadvantaged communities. Join the conversation and sign up to an event: https://ow.ly/1IwY50YcR5K

Josh Goodrich, Teach First ambassador and co‑founder of Steplab, is joining our mission to rewrite the future through innovation and systemic change. Read Josh’s full blog here: https://ow.ly/5KBv50Y5r27

We’re pleased to count Luke Sparkes among our Board of Trustees. Hear how Change Makers are rewriting the future for children facing disadvantage: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=luke

"Rewrite the future: let’s debate." 🖊️ Right now, 1 in 3 children in the UK won’t reach their full educational potential because of where they grow up. We’re here to flip the script – as a movement of Change Makers and Change Partners - to believe in the possible. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZGB...

Yesterday, we supported seven teachers from our Ambassadors in Policy Network at a Parliament roundtable chaired by Saqib Bhatti MP. They shared what they love about teaching, their Teach First training experience, and policy ideas to strengthen schools.

Another fantastic set of History Subject Knowledge Masterclasses on offer for our @teachfirst.bsky.social Y2 historians this Wednesday! The training day has a strong focus on representation in history, with these masterclasses building on and shining light on a range of important areas.

Sanam is a passionate Teach First primary school teacher who’s joining our mission to rewrite the future by championing diverse voices in the classroom. ✨

Jackie Bowen, Teach First ambassador and headteacher at The East Manchester Academy shares who they are rewriting the future. Read more on how Jackie Bowen is helping the next generation thrive inside the classroom and beyond:https://ow.ly/2IgZ50XJvIx

This morning, our CEO James Toop spoke at the Education Select Committee.📢 The focus? Driving real change in teacher recruitment, training and retention. 🎯 Our CEO said: "We need more focus on attracting teachers to the schools where they are needed the most."

We recently welcomed Saqib Bhatti MP, Shadow Minister for Education, to Grace Academy Solihull, and Deirdre Costigan MP to Greenford High School. MPs met Teach First trainees and ambassadors, spoke with pupils about school life, and heard from headteachers about their achievements and challenges.

We’re glad to have placed a high number of teachers in STEM subjects. But young people from poorer backgrounds remain less likely to take the subjects and achieve the top grades. Read more from our CEO: www.thetimes.com/best-schools-league-table/guide/article/future-of-stem-arts-subjects-kqcxxgzf2

🎉 We're proud to have recruited 1,434 trainee teachers on our Training Programme this year. These teachers are part of a movement of Change Makers supporting thousands of pupils to rewrite their future.

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.

@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.

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

🚨 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."

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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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.

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.

🚀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...

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.

📊 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.

📊 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.

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.

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💡

🌟 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 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...

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