Lucy Powell MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, commenting on Sir Michael Wilshaw’s comments on teacher recruitment and retention, said:

“Whilst Ministers continue to deny the crisis in teacher shortages, we are seeing more and more evidence that this serious issue is threatening standards. Sir Michael Wilshaw is right to highlight the detrimental impact this is having on schools right across the country.  It is simply not possible to deliver for all children without excellent teachers in every classroom. The Tories’ failure on this route one, basic issue is damaging the education of the next generation and will hold our children back from realising their full potential.”

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