Science lesson

New findings from Teacher Tapp looked at whether teachers were more likely to stay in their profession if they only taught in one classroom, as opposed to those who move between several.

Someone rolling cigarette

New data on drugs and alcohol consumption in schools by NASUWT — The Teacher’s Union has found that alcohol, nicotine and nitrous oxide are being consumed within schools by pupils

Child with school lunch

One in four children who are entitled to free school meals in special schools aren’t taking them up, according to an Adapt-Ed study.

Girl at desk

Scotland has seen an increase in the number of young people in work, training or further study nine months after they have left school, at 93.1 per cent in 2023-24.

Secondary school pupils

New research by The Sutton Trust has revealed that disadvantaged children from London have much greater opportunities, with 20 constituencies with the highest ranking for opportunity being in London.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Smiling teacher in high school lesson

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has found a substantial gap in teacher experience in schools with the most and least disadvantaged pupils. 

Two stressed teachers talk together

The National Education Union (NEU), in anticipation of their Annual Conference in Harrogate, conducted a survey of over 14,000 teachers in English state schools on the levels of stress they experienced in the workplace.

Stressed teacher

The National Education Union (NEU) has released new findings on the impact of a standardised curricula on teachers through their new report, “Are you on slide 8 yet?”.

Young people in office

The 93% Club, a social enterprise that aims to open doors for state-educated students, has published its 2024 Impact Report, which details that impact of the organisation’s work on social mobility, networking, and ensuring disadvantaged students are able to secure graduate roles.

Teenage boy using smartphone while studying

New data from the Children’s Commissioner’s School and College Survey has shown that 90 per cent of secondary schools and 99.8 per cent of primary schools have policies in place to stop the use of mobile phones during the school day.

Cadets in training

A new report has found that children who join the cadets do better at school, have better attendance and behaviour, and are more likely to go to university.

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