The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) wishes to explore how far the supply of newly qualified teachers (NQTs) meets the needs of employers and the profession. The study will consider how far high quality NQTs are attracted, supported and retained and the effectiveness of recruitment, induction and development processes. The TDA has commissioned a team at Sheffield Hallam University to identify the needs of senior leadership teams and to gather their views on these areas. The project will run for three years.