'Ground breaking' study to ensure teachers have best start to career

Education Minister Norma Foley said: 'The research study demonstrates the strong commitment of both the Department and the Teaching Council to listen to the voices and experiences of teachers in a way that can shape and reshape future policy on teaching and teacher education'. Picture: Moya Nolan

The Government has begun a "ground breaking" research study on teaching aimed at ensuring that prospective educators have "the best possible start to their careers".

The research will explore teachers' early career experiences — from completing their initial education to becoming established in the profession.