Archive

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

Missing Monthly Contributions Breakdown forms

In readiness for the financial year 2019/20 End of Year Certificate exercise, we require all missing Monthly Contribution Breakdown forms to be submitted as soon as possible.

25/02/2020 |

Overtime

We’ve recently seen cases where employers aren’t splitting out overtime for those staff in the Career Average arrangement.

25/02/2020 |

Updated employer helpline options

Please be aware that we’ve recently updated and improved the employer helpline welcome options to direct your calls to the appropriate team.

25/02/2020 |

Exclusions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

The Teachers’ Pension Scheme regulations prevent individuals who have a “financial interest” in their independent school, other than a right to receive a salary, from being a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

25/02/2020 |

Allowances paid by schools

Please be reminded that if your school pays allowances to members of the Scheme for additional responsibilities that are an integral part of their teaching role, the allowance is pensionable.

25/02/2020 |

Teachers' Pensions Action Forum (TPAF) dates for 2020

We’re pleased to announce the dates for TPAF for 2020. Our northern event will take place in York on 20 May, while our southern event will take place later in the year in London on 25 November.

25/02/2020 |

Check for Faster Accrual elections

Can we remind you to check the Employer Portal for Faster Accrual elections sent in by your employees.

25/02/2020 |

Planning for retirement

If you have members who’re planning to retire this summer, please check their service records are correct and any missing service is provided.

25/02/2020 |

Contribution changes

As the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.7% in the year to September 2019, the salary bands for contribution rates for members will increase accordingly with effect from 1 April 2020.

25/02/2020 |