Givan, Northern Ireland's Teacher Education and Development Council, has announced a new enhanced support programme designed to help newly qualified teachers (NQTs) transition more smoothly into their first years in the classroom. The initiative aims to address the well-documented challenges that early-career teachers face, including classroom management, workload pressures, and the emotional demands of the role, which have contributed to high attrition rates across the sector. The programme is expected to provide structured mentoring, professional development opportunities, and practical resources tailored to the specific needs of NQTs in Northern Ireland's schools. The move comes amid growing concern about teacher retention and the need to strengthen the pipeline of educators in the region.
Givan launches enhanced support programme for newly qualified teachers education-ni.gov.uk
