Archive

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

Teachers’ Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) dates for 2019

We’re pleased to announce the dates for TPAF for 2019.

25/02/2019 |

Planning for Retirement

If you’ve any members who are planning to retire this summer, please check their service records are correct and there’s no missing service.

25/02/2019 |

Review of a members historic service and salary

We’re currently working on a project that may mean you are contacted about service and salary information for those members who are approaching retirement, but haven’t yet applied.

25/02/2019 |

Outstanding arrears of contributions invoices

Employers should be aware that as part of Scheme administration we’re required to report employers who are in breach of Code of Practice 14 to the Pensions Regulator.

25/02/2019 |

Check for flexibilities elections

Can we remind you to check the Employer Portal for any flexibility elections for Faster Accrual that you may have received from members of the Scheme.

25/02/2019 |

Missing Monthly Contributions Breakdown Forms

We’re fast approaching the end of the financial year and in readiness for the FY18/19 EOYC exercise we require all missing monthly breakdown forms to be submitted as soon as possible.

25/02/2019 |

Important information - alternative pension scheme

You may have been contacted by organisations promoting potential alternative pension schemes which are NOT associated with the Department for Education or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

22/02/2019 |

Monthly Contributions Reconciliation (MCR) workshops

Over 250 employers and 30 Payroll and Software suppliers have attended our workshops and worked with us to help shape Monthly Contributions Reconciliation (MCR).

20/02/2019 |

Salary Band changes for contribution rates

As the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% in the year to September 2018, the salary bands for contribution rates for members will increase by 2.4% with effect from 1 April 2019.

20/02/2019 |

Valuation of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Every four years, the Government Actuary’s Department carries out a valuation of all unfunded public service pension schemes, including the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

20/02/2019 |