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Our Teacher Wellbeing Index highlights stress epidemic
Today sees the publication of our Teacher Wellbeing Index 2018, conducted in partnership with YouGov. This comprehensive and robust research highlights a stress epidemic and rising mental health issues across the entire UK education workforce.
Donors step up to help meet growing demand for our services
In response to the staggering increase in the need for our services, an amazing number of Ed Support donors who give on a regular basis have increased their donations to help meet demand.
Open days - what do you say to parents?
There’s no shortage of advice to parents on what to look for as they do the tour round schools. Somewhat thin on the ground though, or even non-existent, is advice to teachers on how to handle what could be a tricky encounter.
Performance reviews: time to rethink
The traditional performance review is seen as outdated and ineffective by many. Kristian Still implores school leaders to think again about their performance management conversations that could being doing more harm than good.
When there is no wind – row!
Kristian Still reflects on the positive and inspirational things happening to support teachers and others working in education with their health and wellbeing despite the structural problems the profession faces.
How to support colleagues and students with mental health issues
Helping colleagues and students who you think may be facing or heading for a crisis isn’t easy. So what’s the best way to help them?
Teachers share their wellbeing tips for the new academic year
As the new academic year begins we wanted to share teachers' #backtoschool tips. Let's hope these help make this year a positive one.
Teacher wellbeing: put your own oxygen mask on first
If teachers are not taking care of themselves, this will inevitably have a knock-on effect for our students too. Adrian Bethune explains why we should start to care for and nurture ourselves as much as we care for and nurture our pupils.
Getting to know you
Building relationships with a new class of students (and their parents!) is something every teacher has to do throughout their career. Here are some tips to make it work well for you.
Top tips for trainee teachers
Marsha Phipps shares her experiences as a trainee teacher and her top tips for anyone else just starting out.
Summer holiday bucket list
Research has identified the vital importance of having breaks in the school,college and university calendar to allow education staff's emotional energy resources and psychological health to be restored.
Talking staff wellbeing up and down the country!
Wow June was a busy month for us! We attended events up and down the country from Birmingham, Berkshire to Essex, talking to education staff about how we can support them and speaking on topics ranging from wellbeing to leadership.