Staff wellbeing
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives
Wednesday
7th Jun 2023
‘Punitive’ behaviour policies can ‘harm pupil mental health’
Problematic behaviour should not be viewed as something to be managed, but as an opportunity to identify needs early and intervene, new report claims
8 in 10 teachers say pupils’ attention is worse since pandemic
Research shows majority of primary school teachers are dealing with a rise in ‘needless chatter, shouting during instruction and laughing inappropriately’
Thursday
25th May 2023
Commissioner tells DfE to fulfil pledge to create not-in-school register
Children’s commissioner urges the government to ensure that children in care are attending ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ schools every day
GCSEs: Soaring food prices ‘likely’ to hit grades
Experts say eligibility criteria for free school meals needs ‘urgent review’ as students are going hungry
Tackle ‘blame and shame’ of school exclusions, says RSA
Schools working more closely with health, care and social services to address pupils’ mental health and wellbeing needs can help to reduce suspensions and exclusions, says report
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Wednesday
24th May 2023
DfE to reveal school buildings at risk of collapse
Minister commits to publishing data on the condition of all school buildings after Labour urges the government to be upfront with parents about the risks of collapse
We need to talk about teacher isolation
Teachers can feel isolated when spending all day in the classroom far away from other adults, especially if they have a medical condition, says Anjum Peerbacos, who argues that this an issue school leadership teams need to address