Minimum service levels for teachers: government plan to restrict strikes further undermines a profession in crisis
Productive work in all other sectors of the economy relies on teachers.
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Teachers in England receive 5.5% pay award – here’s what else needs to be done to keep them in schools
What the new Labour government really needs to tackle is ways to stop trained teachers quitting.
Esol English classes are crucial for migrant integration, yet challenges remain unaddressed
Although English to speakers of other languages (Esol) is treated like any other subject, it can offer far more to those learners.
How a culture of bullying is driving teachers from their jobs
The current education system lends itself to heightened stress levels among staff – and the empowerment of bullies.
Secondary students can suffer from spending an extra year drilling for GCSE exams
Secondary students are losing the opportunity to enjoy learning for its own sake.
The price tag of a UK government: bargaining, bungs and a billion in the bank
The Conservatives’ pact with the DUP is dodgy and depressing.
What protects teachers from burnout: relationships, good leadership and a system that supports them
Rest matters, but it cannot indefinitely compensate for working conditions that repeatedly deplete staff.
Young people care about climate change – teachers need to engage with that passion
Our new high school science courses get pupils involved in ongoing climate science research.
It’s time to rethink teacher training
In the UK, the length of teacher training has not changed significantly in over 30 years, and yet the demands on teachers have increased massively.
‘Mental health first aid training’ in schools is a sticking‑plaster solution
The government is making £200,000 available to train teachers in how to deal with mental health issues in secondary school children.