What we offer
Time for a digital detox?
Are you one of many people thinking about deleting your Facebook account due to the massive data breach by Cambridge Analytica? Could this be the spur you’ve been waiting for to try a digital detox? We take a look at the benefits of going “off grid”.
Top comedians applaud teachers
A host of top UK comedians have come together to produce a series of exclusive short films applauding the work that teachers do.
Is now the time to embrace flexible working?
With the recruitment and retention crisis getting worse, a simple solution is to do more to support women stay in their jobs. We look at the experiences of women who have asked for more flexibility and share some top tips to help makes positive changes to working practices.
Teaching and parenting: are they compatible?
Keziah Featherstone, co-founder and national leader for #WomenEd, discusses the difficulties of combining teaching and parenting in the current climate of ever increasing pressures on the profession.
NQT Special: The two biggest NQT challenges
Workload and behaviour are the two common challenges for an NQT. Here is some advice for those starting their NQT year.
Teachers' housing crisis: how our grants can help
Our Grants Caseworker Carl tells us about the increasing numbers of teaching staff come to us for help with housing issues.
Housing: a helping hand
The impact of stagnating salaries and rising housing costs is becoming clear for many in the teaching profession. Our CEO Julian Stanley looks at what help is out there.
Spotting the signs of stress: teachers & education staff
We asked the clinical team at our helpline for their expert advice on the signs teachers and other working in education should look out for when our physical and emotional wellbeing is under threat.
Teachers are heroes says top comedian
Comedian Russell Howard’s has a new series on Sky 1. This week he talks about how hard teachers work and why we must trust and appreciate them more.
World Mental Health Day: practical information
It is World Mental Health Day this Tuesday 10th October so we have compiled our latest guides, factsheets, blogs and video for practical advice on addressing wellbeing and mental health issues. We hope you find these useful. Please share them with your friends and colleagues who work in education.
Staff wellbeing: A whole-school approach
The evidence suggests that a focus on staff wellbeing can lead to raised pupil attainment. Julian Stanley explains.
Words of wisdom for NQTs
Retired teachers offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to the younger generation. We have collected together some of their words of encouragement for NQTs.