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Jason Bradbury

Jason is the Deputy Director for Data and Insight and the Chief Statistician for Ofsted.

The challenges of teacher recruitment and retention in England

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Building a better understanding of the characteristics of those most likely to become and stay teachers. The aim is to inform recruitment and retention strategies and the development of a diverse workforce that mirrors the population it serves.

Staff qualifications in nurseries and pre-schools: do they make a difference to outcomes?

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This blog looks at how staff qualifications contribute to overall quality of the sector and how that varies across different areas of deprivation. We also consider why the picture is complex and recognise the need for further work.