Press releases

Disadvantaged pupils more likely to drop out of A levels than get an A* in a STEM subject

As thousands of students across the country receive their A level results this week, new data analysis from education charity Teach First reveals a stark divide.

Teach First announces the departure of Chair Dame Vivian Hunt DBE after six years of leadership

Dame Vivian Hunt DBE to step down as Chair of Teach First in November 2025 after two full terms.

Teacher shortages deny nearly a third of poorer pupils’ access to computer science A-level

New polling shows disadvantaged areas miss out on A-Level subjects due to lack of trained teachers.

Teach First announces James Toop as new CEO

James Toop joins Teach First, bringing a wealth of experience to lead the charity’s next chapter.

Sector leaders call for action

Sector leaders urge the Chancellor to invest in schools serving the most disadvantaged communities.

Policy and government

Teach First is looking for next CEO

Teach First is looking for a new CEO to take over from summer 2025.

Teach First update

Three fifths of schools in poorest areas use budgets to prevent pupil hunger

New research shows schools are having to use funding to meet children’s basic needs due to poverty.

Education research

CEO of Teach First, Russell Hobby steps down after seven years of service

After seven years at Teach First, Russell Hobby CBE has announced his intention to step down as CEO.

Teach First update

Teach First calls for secondments for teachers to ease recruitment crisis

Teach First's report presents a vision to attract Gen Z and improve teacher training and retention.

A third of disadvantaged pupils out of sustained work or education after leaving school

With one week until UK polls, Teach First urges parties to prioritise schools and teachers.

Eighty-four percent of teachers are ‘helping with pupil mental health issues’ as schools struggle to recruit

Research into pupils’ mental health being cited as a growing issue by vast majority of teachers

Young people in London far more likely to enjoy learning maths and science in school

‘Rest of Britain’ is being left behind as new survey reveals an alarming ‘enjoyment gap’.