Staff wellbeing
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives
Tuesday
18th Jun 2024
GCSEs: Deprived schools worst hit by teacher absence
Challenges facing this year’s GCSE exams cohort are significantly higher in disadvantaged schools, findings suggest
Sexual harassment and sexism ‘rife’, say support staff
Union findings come as support staff are told to reject pay offer of up to 5.77 per cent
Tuesday
4th Jun 2024
Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women
Why schools need a more humane accountability system
The role of inspection has become disproportionate and this must change after the general election, says this school head
Tuesday
7th May 2024
Teacher workload: Delay class-contact time target, says report
The Scottish government should be wary of increasing teacher numbers quickly and aim for a promised 90-minute reduction in weekly class-contact time by 2028, report recommends
6 unexpected questions to ask at a head interview
A former headteacher advises on what to ask an appointing panel to ensure a role is the best next step for you