Our data collection resulted in rich case studies revealing the decisions made by these early career teachers to remain in their schools, move to other schools or
leave teaching and the extent to which other
members of the
profession played a part in their professional growth.
Once again I am responding to an article on teacher shortage.What this minister fails to address is the way successive governments have contributed to denigrate and ridicule teachers over the past twenty years.Now they are blaming other factors as the causes of teachers
leaving and I do not see any finger pointing at Ofsted who must take part of the blame for this crisis.It seems to me that ministers must come clean by holding up their hands and admit that they are part of the problem.Teachers will continue to
leave until there is a complete reversal by a society which states that this is a noble
profession and one that needs to be cherished and protected instead of being constantly attacked by various
members in the community.The time for attacking teachers is over and now we can see the real causes for this.Good luck to all those in the
teaching profession.You do a wonderful job amidst trying circumstances.I take my hat off to you.