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Our news pages are updated regularly with all the information you need to know about the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Contributions Testing

As part of the 2025/26 audit of the Scheme, our auditor Deloitte will be approaching a small selection of you to ask for information.

16/01/2026 |

2025 Roundup

Take a look at the roundup of 2025.

07/01/2026 |

Employer secure message

If you previously used an email address to contact us and it’s no longer available, please use Employer Secure Messaging.

07/01/2026 |

Update contact details

Having accurate contact details for your establishment ensures you receive important updates, including our monthly employer bulletin, key Scheme changes, and helpful resources.

07/01/2026 |

Training 2025 roundup

We had over 7,500 registrants for our training sessions across the year, including our employer webinars, drop-in sessions, MCR surgeries and TPAF events.

07/01/2026 |

Changes to our bank details

From 2 January 2026, please use the following account details for all contribution payments due on or after this date

07/01/2026 |

Training

Throughout 2026, we’ll be offering a range of employer webinar training, designed to help you manage and administer the Scheme with confidence.

07/01/2026 |

Transition to TCS

From summer 2026, Teachers’ Pensions will have a new administrator, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), along with a new Employer Portal.

07/01/2026 |

Notice of change to bank account details

The bank account for paying monthly contributions is changing with effect from 2 January 2026.

03/12/2025 |

My Pension Online (MPO)

Encouraging members to register for MPO is one of the easiest ways to support them in planning for the future.

02/12/2025 |

Incorrect LA/Establishment code filed for submission

We’ve recently identified a recurring issue where employers and payroll providers submit service details for members using an incorrect LA/Estab code.

02/12/2025 |

Seeking a Teachers’ Pension Scheme Pension Board (TPSPB) member representative

The Department for Education is seeking a suitable candidate to sit as a member representative on the TPSPB.

02/12/2025 |

Training

Monthly Contributions Reconciliation (MCR) and Monthly Data Collection (MDC) Surgery

02/12/2025 |

Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum

Our recent Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum event was a success. Various topics were covered.

02/12/2025 |

Monthly Contributions Reconciliation (MCR) on-boarding

As part of the on-boarding process, a mandatory telephone conversation will be arranged for you with one of our Employer Relationship Co-ordinators

02/12/2025 |

Payment changes following the return of your Remediable Service Statements (RSS) choices form

We’re continuing to amend members' pension payments where required, following the return of a Choices form, which is included with the RSS.

03/12/2025 |

Timeline for sending out Remediable Service Statements (RSS)

We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on the RSS for members impacted by Transitional Protection.

27/11/2025 |

Christmas opening hours

Over the festive period our opening hours will vary.

18/11/2025 |

New Starters

We have a range of resources to help you get started

04/11/2025 |

End of year certificate deadline

For Local Authorities we’re fast approaching the EOYC deadline

04/11/2025 |

Part-time earnings

We’ve seen increased queries about part time earnings

04/11/2025 |

Calculating contributions

Find information and examples to help you with calculating contributions

04/11/2025 |

Monthly Contributions Reconciliation MCR on-boarding

Confirm that your MCR checklist has been completed

04/11/2025 |

Employer Drop in

Our drop-in sessions are open to all employers, and are a great way to get updates

04/11/2025 |

Training

Whether you’re a new starter or seasoned worker, our employer training is important for the administration of your role

04/11/2025 |

Changes to the treatment of Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments

Read our story to find out more about these changes.

30/09/2025 |

When Earned Backdated Pay Awards (WEBK)

We've created a factsheet to help you with the WEBK indicator in the MCR Template.

30/09/2025 |

Teachers' Pension Action Forum (TPAF)

We’re running our next online TPAF event on 12 and 13 November.

30/09/2025 |

Employer training

We offer plenty of different training options to help you administer the Scheme successfully.

30/09/2025 |

Keep your contact details up to date

Check if your contact details are correct on the Employer Portal.

30/09/2025 |

End of Year Certificate underpayments

Read our story to find out more.

30/09/2025 |

Multi-Factor Authentication

We're encouraging employers to use Multi-Factor Authentication.

30/09/2025 |

Role identifier

Read our story to find out more.

30/09/2025 |

Updates to Templates

We’ve made recent updates to the MCR, MSR and TR28 forms on the Employer Portal.

30/09/2025 |

The administrator for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme is changing – what’s new?

We’re entering a new chapter for Teachers’ Pensions, read our story to find out more

19/09/2025 |

Change to the Normal Minimum Pension Age

The Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) will increase from 55 to 57 in 2028.

18/09/2025 |

Increasing Benefits drop-in session

Join our next drop-in session.

02/09/2025 |

MCR surgery

Register for our next MCR surgery.

02/09/2025 |

Start the academic year with our free training

As the new academic year rolls in, make the most of our free employer training.

02/09/2025 |

Pension Awareness Week – what’s going on?

Read on to find out what's going on in Pension Awareness Week.

02/09/2025 |

Buy-Out election deadline

Read our story to learn more about the Buy-Out election deadline.

02/09/2025 |

Share our member guide

Help your new starters and returning staff get to know their pension better with our guide.

02/09/2025 |

Relatives and advisors Hub

Let your staff know about the latest addition to the website – our Relatives and advisors Hub.

02/09/2025 |

Correcting prior year arrears

All prior year arrears must be processed on the MCR monthly return, or if on MDC via an invoice we’ll issue to you.

02/09/2025 |

End of Year Certificate deadline

Please send your audited EOYC return to us no later than 30 September 2025

02/09/2025 |

Employer Forum

Our next online forum will focus on the New Starter process.

02/09/2025 |

Seeking a TPS Pension Board employer representative

Seeking a TPS Pension Board employer representative

07/08/2025 |

Maternity pay and contributions

Find out how to deduct maternity pay contributions correctly.

05/08/2025 |

Change to the member rates of contributions

Many of you are aware of the changes to the member contribution rates with effect from 1 April 2025.

05/08/2025 |

End of Year Certificates (EOYC)

Read our story about End of Year Certificates.

05/08/2025 |

Help us shape your experience here

Please take the time to complete this survey to help us make improvements.

05/08/2025 |

Read our Employer Portal and Employer My Pension Online (MPO) guides

Whilst schools are closed for the summer why not use this time to read our Employer Portal and Employer MPO guides?

05/08/2025 |

Pension Awareness Week 2025

This year will mark our fourth consecutive year of participating in Pension Awareness Week.

05/08/2025 |

Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) July

Recently we held our Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) events on 14 and 22 July.

05/08/2025 |

Forms

Looking for a Form? Our forms page has everything you'll need to get started.

Forms

Calculators

See how members pensions are built and explore the available options.

Calculators

FAQ's

Find the answers with our range of Frequently Asked Questions.

FAQs