Staff wellbeing
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives
Tuesday
29th Nov 2022
Pupils with poor mental health 3 times more likely to miss lessons
Pupils with mental health issues are less likely to feel safe at school or enjoy learning, NHS survey shows
‘9 in 10’ school leaders suffer poor mental health
Most school staff have considered leaving in the past academic year, with heavy workload a major factor, research shows
Friday
11th Nov 2022
Need to know: Teacher strike, the pay deal, cutting workload
Your roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ must-read content this week includes the announcement of a national teacher strike, what the teacher salary offer means for your pay packet and five tips to cut your workload
‘Vice-like’ grip of challenges means we have to act
‘Funding shortages, pay erosion and the teacher supply crisis’ are pushing school leaders to draw a line in the sand, warns Geoff Barton
Recruitment Around the World: Promoting professional growth
We head to South America to hear how one international school has made professional development a key part of its recruitment and retention efforts – from funding qualifications to hosting its own teacher conference