Staff wellbeing
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on staff wellbeing, including workload, flexible working, school safety and teacher retention initiatives
Sunday
7th Apr 2024
Why schools should start considering a ‘stop week’
Amid the ongoing demands of day-to-day school life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything going on – but that’s exactly why taking time to stop can be highly valuable, says this leader
Why I quit SLT to become a classroom teacher again
After more than a decade in leadership, this teacher decided to go back to classroom teaching. She explains why
Friday
5th Apr 2024
Shared parental leave: everything teachers need to know
Shared parental leave gives teachers more flexibility when caring for their child in their first year. Here we explain exactly what it means and how you can make the most of it
How to tackle test anxiety
Having noticed more students than ever struggling with exam anxiety, teacher Michael Hobbiss turned to research for solutions – here he recommends evidence-based interventions to use as we head towards exams
Wednesday
20th Mar 2024
Sats and staff wellbeing: getting the balance right
A trust leader outlines how they ensure Year 6 teachers do not feel overly pressured by Sats and know they are just another waypoint during children’s time at school
Could a four-day week work in schools?
As more schools in the US move to four-day weeks in a bid to save money and boost recruitment and retention, Irena Barker looks at how the model is working – and whether it could make sense in the UK