Teach First Scheme

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 2 March 2015.

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Photo of Richard Harrington Richard Harrington Conservative, Watford 2:30, 2 March 2015

I thank the Minister for that comprehensive answer. On a recent visit to the absolutely splendid Grove academy in Watford, it was brought to my attention that it can be difficult for the school, and for Watford schools in general, to attract staff because two miles down the road, with London weighting as it is, people receive £2,500 a year more for the same job. Given that Watford is demographically and occupationally similar to most London suburbs, will the Minister look at London weighting in this respect, so that Watford jobs become more competitive with London jobs next door?