The UK Department for Education has published a remit letter sent by the Secretary of State for Education to the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB)—an independent body that provides recommendations to the government on pay and working conditions for teachers in state schools in England. The document contains a request for recommendations regarding teachers' working conditions for the 2027–2028 academic year. Such letters are traditionally sent annually and outline the topics that the STRB should examine before presenting its final report to the government. The School Teachers' Review Body is an advisory body comprising experts in education, economics, and human resources management. Its recommendations are taken into account when formulating government policy on teacher pay and working conditions, though the final decision remains with the government. Considering teachers' working conditions well in advance allows educational institutions and trade unions to plan their staffing policies, budgeting, and negotiations on employment contracts. Such remit letters typically include requests to consider factors such as inflation levels, the competitiveness of the teaching profession in the labour market, teacher workload, and the overall situation regarding recruitment and retention in the education system. Following receipt of this remit, the STRB is expected to consult with stakeholders—teacher unions, school representatives, and local authorities—before preparing its final recommendations for the government.