What impact does the Welsh Government estimate its lowering of GCSE grade requirements will have on teacher numbers?
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 06/12/2022
We will not be able to assess the impact of the amendments to entry requirements for Initial Teacher Education programmes in Wales until future recruitment cycles have been completed. As we have removed what has been seen as a barrier to recruitment and brought Wales into line with requirements across the United Kingdom we expect to see an increase in the number of suitably qualified applicants.