Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
By: | Published: 2025-07-06 23:16:00 | Source: www.bbc.com
Early years teachers in England will be offered tax-free payments of £4,500 to work in nurseries in disadvantaged areas as part of government efforts to boost standards.
The incentives are designed to attract and retain fully qualified staff in 20 areas, the education department said on Monday without confirming exactly which places would benefit.
The scheme is part of a wider strategy designed to narrow the attainment gap among pre-school children due to be unveiled on Monday.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the plans would “help give our youngest children the very best start in life” – but the Conservatives said Labour’s tax changes had hit nurseries hard.
The government said it would spend £1.5 billion on its so-called Best Start in Life strategy, which builds on Labour’s…
