Staff wellbeing
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives
Wednesday
2nd Oct 2024
Teacher unions: which one is right for you?
There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work
Teachers want to influence education policy - so why ignore them?
Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren’t being heard – the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams
Friday
27th Sep 2024
Heads’ and teachers’ wellbeing in ‘profound crisis’
New data on teacher and headteacher wellbeing, workload, supply teaching and teaching assistants was published today. Here’s what you need to know
Delay private school fee VAT charge or lose teachers ‘permanently’
Headteachers’ and teachers’ leaders have urged ministers to delay implementation of the government’s school fee levy to next September, and to carry out an impact assessment
Wednesday
11th Sep 2024
6 ways to spot and support a struggling international teacher
Starting at a new school is never easy, but for international teachers it comes with a host of extra complications – so leaders need to be on the lookout for those who need support
Can a nine-day fortnight help solve teacher retention crisis?
The EEF launches three new research projects to ‘find solutions to the recruitment and retention crisis’