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From GCSEs to Teaching: Stephen’s career change journey - ITV News London

After leaving school with no GCSEs, Stephen Hargreaves has gone back to the classroom. This time to earn the qualifications he needs to retrain as a teacher with the support of Now Teach. His message to young people on results day: your grades today don’t define the rest of your life.

It's Never Too Late Career Changer Earns GCSE Results ITV London News (1)

Career changer achieves grade 6 in GCSE English - BBC London News

BBC News London speaks to career changer, Stephen Hargreaves, who passed his GCSEs in Maths and English and is on track to pursue his ambition of becoming a secondary school maths teacher.

Inspiring career changer achieves GCSE success - BBC Radio London

Stephen is retraining to become a maths teacher. He recently achieved a grade 6 in GCSE English, proving it’s never too late to start anew. His journey highlights the importance of persistence, support, and the transformative power of education at any age.

Why career changers are key to hitting Labour's teacher recruitment targets

Lucy highlights how career changers can boost recruitment and improve retention. She calls for targeted support and flexible pathways to help build a stronger, more resilient workforce.

"You're not alone": The Network that supports career changers

Lucy Kellaway spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about her journey into teaching and the impact of the Now Teach Network in supporting career changers and improving teacher retention. She also discussed the potential benefits of part-time training routes and the importance of accessible pathways into the profession.

Part-time training course available at University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire will offer a part-time PGCE from September 2025 to help tackle teacher shortages by making training more accessible for those with other commitments, like career changers.

Over 50s are the fastest growing age group amongst new teachers

Lucy talks to Times Radio about what sets career changers apart from young graduate trainees and the motivations behind them wanting to enter the classroom later in life.

Over-50s lead a new wave of teacher trainees - The Times

More people over 50 are stepping into classrooms, with a 67% rise in older trainee teachers over the past two years. Now Teach CEO, Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler, speaks to The Times about how older career changers are helping to fill critical gaps in teacher recruitment.

4 ways Labour can drive teacher recruitment - TES Magazine

With the government pledging to recruit 6,500 new teachers, Dame Alison Peacock highlights the need for a clear, long-term strategy that prioritises flexibility and better representation.

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