Lucy Rycroft

If you are feeling the emotional impact of these changes, please reach out to us - we are here to listen and support you.

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More than 4 in 5 heads suffer abuse from parents The NAHT warns that its members are facing increasing abuse including threats, online trolling, discrimination and violence

These findings are in line with our recent Teacher Wellbeing Index which highlighted the issues around parent-teacher relationships.

Please remember that our helpline is available to all staff in the UK. Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561

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Ofsted's Big Listen: response from Education Support This position paper provides an overview of our views on much needed changes to the Ofsted inspection process in England.

Proposed changes to the school inspection system have been announced. See what we submitted to Ofsted's Big Listen: www.educationsupport.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.

💬 "Two thirds (66%) of senior teachers say their school provided food for pupils to eat outside school hours in the last 12 months."

Worrying new @teachertapp.bsky.social data reveals more about the level of extra support schools are having to provide for pupils.

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Supporting SEND success: strategies for staff wellbeing Join our webinar with The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) where we’ll explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.

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Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.

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It’s time for change. We need to act now.

Join Mr P ICT and email your MP to get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis.

Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators.

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Education Support is urging the government to take action to tackle the teacher recruitment and retention crisis and the teacher mental health crisis.

Email your MP here to make your voice heard: buff.ly/3VqfnUS

The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index from @edsupportuk.bsky.social illustrates the lack of support schools get from other agencies. Is it any wonder school staff are feeling under increasing pressure? www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...

There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open

Teachers face ‘alarming’ rise in verbal and physical abuse from pupils Increase in challenging behaviour from children and parents is impacting teachers’ mental health and wellbeing, charity warns

Challenging pupil behaviour is getting worse, teachers warn, with over 80% reporting that it had a negative toll on their mental heath.

@edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk.

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The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!

Here’s what's new:

- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing

- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale

Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ

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The impact of hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare Primary schools and GP surgeries are staggering under the weight of hardship. Anyone serious about improving them needs an urgent action plan for tackling hardship.

And for an insight into how this level of hardship affects public services, check out this @jrf-uk.bsky.social research with primary school staff & GPs. Shows public services staggering under the weight of hardship & children's education blighted. www.jrf.org.uk/deep-poverty...

Education looks like an early winner of the budget. Reeves has made an extra £2.3bn available for core schools funding and an additional £1bn for SEND budgets

Core schools budget in 2024/25 is £58.8bn

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay with us and share our toolkit with your colleagues.

It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including:

⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it
⭐compassionate leadership

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Ministers ‘need clear strategy for teacher mental health’ The teacher wellbeing charity Education Support identified a record number of callers to its helpline as being at risk of suicide in the past quarter

Govt. needs a clear plan on teacher mental health and wellbeing

@edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day

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Nobody will remember:

- you doing lots of extra hours
- you striving to be perfect
- you experiencing burnout

Your pupils will remember you:

- being happy and engaged in the classroom
- retaining your joy in teaching
- feeling energised and staying well

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Education Support The only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff.

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Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.

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Hello #EduSky - as you brace yourself for the return to school, remember that Education Support is there for you no matter what you need to talk through. Call 08000 562 561 to speak to a qualified counsellor, any time of day - or term! Please make sure your team know we’re here for them too