Minister Naughton welcomes new teacher workforce report
The Department of Education has released a pivotal report addressing Ireland's teacher workforce challenges. Developed with UNESCO and the European Commission, it offers strategic recommendations to bolster recruitment, retention, and professional growth nationwide.
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Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has warmly welcomed the publication of the Final Report from the Strategic Workforce Planning for Teachers in Ireland project, marking a significant step towards ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of the country's teaching profession.
The report was launched at a national event in Dublin, drawing participation from key education stakeholders including teacher unions, school leaders, higher education institutions, the European Commission, and UNESCO. This collaborative initiative, funded by the European Union's Technical Support Instrument and commencing in August 2024, investigated the root causes of teacher shortages and explored evidence-informed strategies to enhance teacher recruitment, deployment, retention, and professional development.
Minister Naughton emphasised the vital role teachers play beyond curriculum delivery, nurturing skills such as creativity, resilience, and empathy in young people. She expressed gratitude to all involved, highlighting that the report's comprehensive findings and costed implementation roadmap will inform future policy to strengthen teacher workforce planning and help meet Ireland’s evolving educational needs.
The report was launched at a national event in Dublin, drawing participation from key education stakeholders including teacher unions, school leaders, higher education institutions, the European Commission, and UNESCO. This collaborative initiative, funded by the European Union's Technical Support Instrument and commencing in August 2024, investigated the root causes of teacher shortages and explored evidence-informed strategies to enhance teacher recruitment, deployment, retention, and professional development.
Minister Naughton emphasised the vital role teachers play beyond curriculum delivery, nurturing skills such as creativity, resilience, and empathy in young people. She expressed gratitude to all involved, highlighting that the report's comprehensive findings and costed implementation roadmap will inform future policy to strengthen teacher workforce planning and help meet Ireland’s evolving educational needs.
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