Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 77100

Science: Teachers

Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 14 October 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help reduce the shortage of science teachers in Hampshire; and what support is available for schools relying on supply staff.

Answer

Georgia Gould
High-quality teaching has the strongest positive impact on pupil outcomes in schools, which is why this government has pledged to recruit an additional 6,500 new expert teachers, including in science subjects, backed by a near 10% pay award since July 202...

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