Understanding the factors that support the recruitment and retention of teachers – review of flexible working approaches

This research, conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), explored the nature, prevalence, and impact of teachers’ flexible working in schools. The study was conducted between April to September 2023 and involved: a rapid evidence review; analysis of teacher job adverts, School Workforce Census data, and flexible working policies; and interviews with leads from organisations and programmes supporting flexible working in schools.