Teachers in England are being presented with a variety of incentives aimed at making the profession more attractive. Among these perks are two free periods each week, allowing educators to enjoy a lie-in, as well as the option of a nine-day fortnight and increased planning time at home to enhance their work-life balance. The push for these benefits comes in response to a growing crisis in teacher recruitment and retention, prompting schools and academy trusts to devise innovative strategies to draw new talent into the field and retain experienced educators in the classroom.