The impact of ending performance related pay - sustaining excellence in schools
2 July 2025
The removal of mandatory performance-related pay (PRP) for teachers marks a significant shift in education policy and school management.
As of September 2024, schools in England are no longer required to link teacher pay progression to performance outcomes, a change formalised in the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and supported by non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education.