Anxiety is rife amongst teachers- here’s how it feels
TES
18th June 2019
It can be hard to tell if a colleague is suffering from anxiety. Jo Steer shares her first-hand experience of managing the condition
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Should you cover up your tattoos for school?
TES
18th June 2019
As body art becomes increasingly popular, tattooed teachers are coming up against school dress codes. But are the rules pandering to outdated stereotypes?
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The war on “like” in Yorkshire
TES
17th June 2019
MPs launch inquiry following concerns oracy is ‘undervalued and overlooked within state education’
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Saying no to baseline testing.
TES
17th June 2019
Inaccurate data and increased workload are among the reasons why this head of early years has shunned the baseline pilot
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Tips on how to retain staff in MATS.
Schoolsweek
17th June 2019
Crunching the data from seven years of School Workforce Census let us identify the best ways that trusts can support career progression, says David Carter
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Overcoming the teacher retention crisis
ET
14th June 2019
Stuart Hales, CEO of Wand Education, discusses how edtech can help schools hold on to their teachers
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International teachers struggle with poor pupil behaviour in English schools
Schoolsweek
14th June 2019
International teachers struggled to settle in English schools because of poor pupil behaviour and heavy workloads, a new government report has found.
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Why I’ve banned my daughter from watching Love Island
13th June 2019
The meaningless quest for perfectionism is toxic – we need to protect our children from a show that actively promotes it, writes Tes columnist Emma Kell
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One in five pupils misses out on first choice secondary
TES
13th June 2019
Pupils are less likely to get into their first choice secondary school than last year, as numbers applying for places rise
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One in four girls say they are not clever
TES
13th June 2019
Low self-esteem affects even high-achieving children, study finds – and could affect performance if not tackled
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Put counsellors in schools, say 4 in 5 parents
TES
13th June 2019
School counselling can play a crucial role in tackling the mental health crisis, says professional association
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Cuts blamed as 9 in 10 parents of disabled children say they do not get enough support to care for them safely
The Independent
13th June 2019
Families have suicidal thoughts amid lack of help for vulnerable young people, say charities
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BGT finalist joins the hunt for Britian’s happiest schools
Response source
12th June 2019
Britain’s Got Talent star Dave McPartlin knows all about judge’s comments. Which is why the headteacher of Flakefleet Primary School has joined the search for the nation’s happiest children and schools by becoming a National Happiness Awards judge.
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Wellbeing: When ”I’m fine!” is far from the truth
TES
12th June 2019
Teachers put on a brave face, but asking for help is a step towards better mental health, says Nikki Cunningham-Smith
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GCSEs: Are private tutors teachers’ friends or foes?
TES
12th June 2019
It can feel like a slap in the face to find out a student is receiving private tuition, but that overlooks the benefits, says Laura Tsabet
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School asks BBC Children in Need to cover funding gap
The Guardian
12th June 2019
East London primary seeks charity’s help with pastoral care after budget cuts
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Give 16-year-olds more choice say employers
BBC
12th June 2019
Sixteen-year-olds in England should not be restricted to a choice of A-levels or T-levels, business leaders say.
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Teachers take off more than 50,000 days a week sick
TES
11th June 2019
A teaching union has accused supply agencies of 'creaming' money from schools through their high fees
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Teacher pay must rise with inflation says PM hopeful
TES
11th June 2019
Promise from Esther McVey comes as Sajid Javid proposes ‘multi-billion pound boost' for schools
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Ofsted must look at school funding, say heads
TES
11th June 2019
School leader campaign groups say inspectors can't assess curriculum without taking school funding into account
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UK schools to receive mental health awareness training
happiful
11th June 2019
As part of a government-funded drive to promote whole-school approaches to mental health, over 1,800 secondary schools and colleges across the country will receive free Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT)
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What constitutes good teacher training?
EVC Admin
10th June 2019
When thinking about this subject it is hard not to hark back to your own experiences and see the whole...
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Three golden rules for supporting autistic pupils
TES
10th June 2019
We need to move beyond generalisations and bust some of the myths around autism, says this expert
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Wellbeing experts share top tips on living healthier and happier
Forbes
10th June 2019
Now in its eighth year, Global Wellness Day (GWD), on Saturday 8 June, will be celebrated in more than 130 countries and in over 5,000 different locations.
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One in four BAME people in Britain wants “name blind” university applications
The Independent
10th June 2019
Majority say more effort needs to be made to boost diversity in higher education
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Is this the way forward for UK schools?
Reuters
4th June 2019
Mexico City unveils gender-neutral school uniforms policy.
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A possible solution to the continued crisis in retaining STEM teachers
TES
4th June 2019
The government is offering cash incentives to maths and physics teachers to stay in the profession, but there could be a simpler, more exciting solution.
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Are cuts putting SEN pupils at risk?
The Independent
3rd June 2019
Cuts blamed as nine in 10 parents of disabled children say they do not get enough support to care for them safely.
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It smells like team spirit?
EVC Admin
16th May 2019
However, the concept of surveying in schools remains relatively undeveloped. There have always been surveys, mainly to do with impending Ofsted visits or in times of relative pressure. But in todays fast paced, social media driven environment it is imperative to know what your influencers think and be able to respond effectively and appropriately.
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How to make surveys in schools effective in a few easy steps
EVC Admin
6th May 2019
However, the concept of surveying in schools remains relatively undeveloped. There have always been surveys, mainly to do with impending Ofsted visits or in times of relative pressure. But in todays fast paced, social media driven environment it is imperative to know what your influencers think and be able to respond effectively and appropriately.
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Teaching and Diversity- a very British story.
EVC Admin
29th March 2019
Recent events at the Montenegro v England football fixture brought into sharp focus the strides we have taken as a nation in the 40 years and how important education has been in that process.
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In praise of…Teaching!
EVC Admin
1st March 2019
Whilst writing the last few blogs I have tried to, and probably failed to convey the condition of modern teaching as I see it. That can often be somewhat doom-ridden with daily reports of crisis, recruitment deficits, and a general atmosphere of malaise.
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Wellbeing a private or state matter?
EVC Admin
18th February 2019
After qualifying from my PGCE I remember vividly the scramble for jobs around Easter and the constant surveying of the TES and the conversations surrounding schools, areas, relocation etc.
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Is there something missing in the Mental Health debate in Schools?
EVC Admin
29th January 2019
There has been some amazing work done in the increased awareness of mental health for children in the last 5 years. A cursory search on the net will bring up international, national, regional, local and school-based initiatives all aimed at increasing what we should know and what to about mental health issues relating to students.
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Ofsted and teacher wellbeing
EVC Admin
15th January 2019
The last few years have seen a seismic change in the official attitude to wellbeing and mindfulness.
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Teachers quit jobs at the highest rate on record
EVC Admin
9th January 2019
I recently found this article by Michelle Hackman and Eric Morath and although it is from “across the pond” the fact that it is in the Wall Street Journal and reflects trends that are frighteningly current in the UK just adds to the growing concern that the teaching profession and jobs associated with education are in an historically difficult time.
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The Staffroom: Rumours of its death premature?
EVC Admin
20th December 2018
I have just been reading the excellent article from @nicola_slawson in the Guardian about the demise of the staff room as a communal space. Her premise is that this could be down to three main factors:
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School Trips – In praise of…
EVC Admin
12th December 2018
I had a presentation to do to the whole staff two years ago in my capacity as Educational Trips Co-ordinator and it worked out that I have spent roughly fifty weeks of my career on day and residential trips.
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Social Media – Angel or Demon for teachers?
EVC Admin
6th December 2018
Musing this issue with a few colleagues from various age brackets it was interesting to note that Social Media was not such a Millennial V Generation X issue as I had thought. There might be more of a penchant for Insta and following celebs amongst our younger colleagues, but the main points of concern and agreement were broadly similar.
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Employee Engagement for Schools- Why does Every Voice Count?
EVC Admin
3rd December 2018
The classroom can be the most amazing place to be and one of the most satisfying places to work. Discussions raging, students enjoying learning, a real buzz and everyone enjoying the lesson. However, there are also the lessons that seem to last an eternity, confrontations, disruption and the worry of the “learning walk” or worse!
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Wellbeing at the edge.
EVC Admin
3rd December 2018
A long time ago in an era far, far away West Coast was synonymous with hippiedom and ideas that frankly weren’t well… for us. However, the Silicon Valley revolution, the Internet and the rise of global dotcom power has placed the West Coast at the very centre of everything we now do and will do.
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