Staff wellbeing

The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives

Friday

18th Apr 2025

Teachers punched, kicked and spat at by pupils
The vast majority of teachers believe the number of pupils exhibiting violent behaviour has increased, an NASUWT poll shows
Student confronting teacher

Tuesday

15th Apr 2025

Large MATs are ‘havens for higher workload’, says NEU boss
It is a ‘myth’ that academies are more attractive to teachers because they offer more flexibility on pay and working conditions, says Daniel Kebede
Man sitting at desk with loads of papers

Monday

14th Apr 2025

Workload Around the World: No Monday morning deadlines
An international school leader in the UAE talks about how he manages staff workload to avoid a ‘live to work’ mindset creeping in
Workload Around the World Ajman UAE
Nearly 2 in 3 teachers stressed at work most of the time
NEU boss warns about a ‘working culture which invades every aspect of a teacher’s life’
Two people walking in hamster wheel

Saturday

12th Apr 2025

1 in 3 primary teachers have ‘little or no influence’ on lesson content
Standardised curriculum packages are ‘imposed’, have ‘no meaningful workload gains’ and can lead teachers to quit, NEU report finds
A new report shows the impact of standardised curriculum packages on teachers.

Monday

7th Apr 2025

Workload Around the World: No weekend working, generous PPA
A head in Saudi Arabia explains how her school strives to ensure teacher workload is fair and balanced – and why her days of weekend working in the UK are a thing of the past
Workload Around the World: No weekend working, generous PPA

Wednesday

2nd Apr 2025

5 time-saving tips for pastoral leaders
Pastoral roles are highly demanding and require flexibility – so knowing how to manage your time is a skill in itself, explains this international leader
5 time-saving tips for pastoral leaders

Monday

31st Mar 2025

Workload Around the World: Online Fridays and 4.30pm finishes
A leader in Kenya discusses the practical steps his school has taken to ensure that staff have a manageable workload and a culture of leaving on time
Teacher workload in international schools: Flexible working at a school in Kenya
Schools ‘can’t tackle violence against women and girls alone’
Schools should be teaching students about misogyny – but they need more help to address the problem, MSPs are told
Schools 'cannot be left alone' to tackle violence against women and girls, MSPs told

Friday

28th Mar 2025

Matt Hood: Oak has its critics, but the achievements are many
Outgoing Oak National Academy CEO Matt Hood looks back on the successes and challenges the digital lesson platform has faced over the past five years
Matt Hood: Oak has its critics, but the achievements are many

Wednesday

26th Mar 2025

Classes ‘shivering’ in winter and ‘overheated’ in summer
Headteachers’ leaders call on the chancellor to use her spring statement to address a £3.6bn shortfall in funding for school buildings
Children in classroom with broken window

Tuesday

25th Mar 2025

Communications is key for a smooth MAT merger
The CEO of King’s Group Academies says having a clear communications strategy was pivotal when his MAT merged with a five-school trust last year
Semaphone flags spelling Merger