Teach First (also Teach First Cymru) is a social enterprise registered as a charity which aims to address educational disadvantage in England and Wales. Teach First coordinates an employment-based teaching training programme whereby participants achieve Qualified Teacher Status through the participation in a two year training programme that involves the completion of a PGCE along with wider leadership skills training and an optional Masters degree. The Teach First scheme has been met with some controversy and criticism since its inception, which has impeded its planned expansion into Scotland.