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

Valuation update on factors

In May there was a change in the discount rate used for public service pensions.

08/10/2026 |

Employer portal access for payroll providers

In order for you to access the new Employer Portal, every establishment you work with needs to grant you access.

08/10/2026 |

Temporary change to our contact centre opening times

Our member contact centre will be unavailable from 11.00am to 2:30pm on the following dates

07/10/2026 |

Part B completion after 21 October

As you’ll know if you’ve attended the TCS ‘Member Tasks’ training, Part B of the member request is to be completed online via the new Employer Portal from the 2 November.

07/10/2026 |

Bank details

While we advised that the bank account details will remain the same, we’re moving our banking arrangements to NatWest from 1 November, as part of a wider government banking service change.

07/10/2026 |

Teachers’ Pensions and TCS training

As the Scheme administration transitions to TCS, there’s continued training support available.

07/10/2026 |

Supporting members

We’ve been communicating with members about the change in administrator, the temporary pause in services, what to expect and to reassure them that the Scheme itself hasn’t changed.

07/10/2026 |

Transition Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) event

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) event.

07/10/2026 |

Contacting us from 2 November

From 2 November, you’ll be able to get in touch with us through the normal channels that you’re used to.

07/10/2026 |

November’s employer bulletin

Following the transition, we’ll continue to share updates with you in monthly bulletins and via the website.

07/10/2026 |

MDC / MCR submissions pre and post transfer

To help you understand how you need to submit your MDC and MCR submissions, we’ve created a handy table

07/10/2026 |

Removal of TR28 from future processes

Following the transition of the Scheme, we’ll no longer be accepting the TR28 form.

07/10/2026 |

New Portal registration update

Thank you to the many thousands of establishments that’ve now registered for the new Employer Portal ahead of the transition.

07/10/2026 |

Payroll provider access to the new Employer Portal

If you use a payroll provider, please ensure that they’re visible in ‘Manage Contacts’ as the ‘Payroll Contact’ on the new Employer Portal.

07/10/2026 |

Bespoke transition webpages and new employer factsheet

To help you manage the transition to the new administrator on 1 November, we’ve created a Transition factsheet.

07/10/2026 |

Temporary pause of services in the lead up to transition on 1 November 2026

As previously advised, administration for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme will change on 1 November 2026 from Capita to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

08/09/2026 |

Over 5,500 employers registered for the TCS Employer Portal. Payroll provider update

It's more important than ever to make sure you're registered with the new Employer Portal. Time is running out to register before transition!

03/09/2026 |

Over 5,500 employers registered for the TCS Employer Portal. Employer update

It's more important than ever to make sure you're registered with the new Employer Portal. Time is running out to register before transition!

02/09/2026 |

End of Year Certificate (EOYC) deadline

The audited EOYC deadline is approaching

02/09/2026 |

Start the year right with our free employer training

Make the most of our free training to help you administer the Scheme

02/09/2026 |

Pension Awareness Week 2026

See what's happening this Pension Awareness Week

02/09/2026 |

Buy-Out election deadline

Members only have six months from entering career average to apply for Buy-Out

02/09/2026 |

Share our member guide

Our 'Understanding your teacher's pension' guide is a great way for staff to get to know their pension better

02/09/2026 |

Changes to the online death application process

Death application forms can no longer be processed online

02/09/2026 |

Consultation on proposed amendments to Scheme regulations

The Department for Education (DfE) has published a consultation on proposed amendments to the Teachers' Pension Scheme regulations.

18/08/2026 |

Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests

Information relating to contractual performance may not be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.

18/08/2026 |

Subject Access Requests (SARs)

Submitting a Subject Access Request won’t speed up your pension-related request.

18/08/2026 |

Changes to the online death application process

Changes to the online death application process

17/08/2026 |

TCS Employer Portal and closure for essential updates - payroll provider update

Read our payroll provider update for the TCS Portal closure and next steps

06/08/2026 |

TCS Employer Portal and closure for essential updates - employer update

Read our employer update for the TCS Portal closure and next steps

06/08/2026 |

Multi Factor Authenticator (MFA) guidance

We've new guidance to help you with MFA Authenticator Apps

06/08/2026 |

Teachers' Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) roundup

Catch up with the information from our latest TPAF event

06/08/2026 |

Teachers' Pensions moves to a new administrator on 1 November 2026

The administration of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme will transfer from Capita to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on 1 November 2026.

06/08/2026 |

Useful links guide

We’ve created a quick links guide to help you navigate the Teachers’ Pensions website.

06/08/2026 |

Member flexibilities employer drop-in

In this month’s session on Tuesday 25 August at 10am, we’ll cover the different ways members can increase the benefits they receive from the Scheme by making additional payments.

06/08/2026 |

MCR/MDC surgery

Our next MCR/MDC Surgery is on Wednesday 19 August at 2.30pm. If you’re struggling with your submissions and have questions you’d like support with then come and join us.

06/08/2026 |

Get prepared for the new academic year with our free training webinars

We’re running a reduced webinar programme during the summer holidays, but you can still learn more about MCR and MDC ahead of the new academic year starting in September.

06/08/2026 |

Arrears of contributions for MDC

It’s important that any arrears of contributions for prior financial years aren’t recorded on your monthly MDC submission

06/08/2026 |

Transition to TCS website and telephone numbers

We’ve positive news regarding the website address, member and employer contact numbers for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme when it transitions to the new administrator, TCS.

06/08/2026 |

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