Secondary teachers in England are more likely to leave the profession than their counterparts in Wales, but the opposite is true for primary teachers, a new report has found.
The National Foundation for Educational Research said its research findings “appear to challenge the hypothesis that the contrasting approach to policymaking in Wales compared to England is associated with universally lower rates of teacher attrition”.
Education is a devolved matter, meaning the Welsh government sets policy for schools.
There are some significant differences – Wales has no league tables, a different school inspection system and different approaches to teacher pay, testing and curriculum development.
