Why is the government still failing to attract teachers?

Analysis: Eleanor Busby examines why graduates are still not choosing teaching despite concerted campaigns to boost numbers

A lack of qualified teachers in Stem subjects is likely to decrease the number of students taking these vital subjects (Getty)

The country still does not have enough trainee teachers. The government has pumped millions of pounds into a national recruitment campaign and has unveiled a series of measures to tackle shortages, and yet the picture remains bleak.

Most worryingly, the largest shortfalls are in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects despite a push to increase the number of students taking these courses at A-level and at degree level.

So why is the government repeatedly failing to hit recruitment targets? And what impact could it have?