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Parents evening

A recent TeacherTapp survey found that only half of parents attended parents evening appointments at secondary schools, while a much higher percentage attend for primary schools.

Piggy bank with money

Headteachers in Scotland, following over £1 billion investment from the government, say that the attainment of their pupils that are experiencing poverty has improved. 

Sad teacher

New research has found that one in four (28 per cent) school leaders and headteachers across England are planning to leave their roles, with 23 per cent attributing this to stress and poor mental health.

Adults in a classroom

The Welsh government is to increase the funding for the Flexible Skills Programme from £1.3 million a year to over £7.5 million, with support available for employees to access upskilling or re-skilling training courses.

New data has found that Childline delivered 2,895 counselling sessions for anger issues, online and over the phone over the last year, which is a six per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Young children colouring

Working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1st September across England are now able to apply for 30 hours of funded childcare starting in September.

Three-quarters of parents would support schools adopting an Always Active Uniform policy to encourage more active and healthier lifestyles for children, according to Youth Sport Trust research.

Teacher

To encourage more teachers to take up the profession, the government will slash postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTA) courses from twelve months to nine which will align them with the school year.

ISE’s annual Student Development survey found around half of employers are concerned that graduates (48%) and school and college leavers (52%) who use AI in the selection process misrepresent their abilities.

School estate

A survey conducted by Baxi found that although enthusiasm for net zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is high, barriers to implementation persist.