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Schools without policies are in the minority, but not uncommon: 29% of primaries and 22% of secondaries are policy-free.

Schools without policies on smart watches for students are in the minority, but not uncommon!

29% of primaries and 22% of secondaries are policy-free ⌚️

Oh no 😱 We'll be at PiXL again in January if either of you will be there - you can pick up a badge and some more goodies for being a fabulous Tapper!

Reported plans to introduce mandatory Year 8 reading tests are more popular with classroom teachers than heads, according to a new @teachertapp.bsky.social poll.

🔗 Read the full analysis: www.tes.com/magazine/new...

45% of primary teachers arrive 1–2 hours before school opens. Reported by Teacher Tapp.

45% of primary teachers arrive 1–2 hours before school opens ⏰

And 30% don’t leave until after 5 pm!

What keeps primary teachers in the building longer? Let us know your thoughts below 👇

Articles - Teacher Tapp In-depth analysis of the latest Teacher Tapp data plus a round up of the week's most popular CPD links

Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.

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The most read article of the week was 'Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND’ by SEND Matters UK 📚

Articles - Teacher Tapp In-depth analysis of the latest Teacher Tapp data plus a round up of the week's most popular CPD links

Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.

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The most read article of the week was ‘So You’ve Had Some Bad INSET? What’s Next?’ by Adam Robbins 📚

84% of primary teachers use visual timetables with their whole class. Reported by Teacher Tapp.

Visual timetables are a classroom staple! 🗓️

• 84% of primary teachers use them with the whole class
• 8% use them with certain students

Do you use them in your classroom? 🤔

'Dreadful parents'? That's not what Teacher Tapp data says But while teachers don't blame them for worsening behaviour, they can be a cause for concern too

📊 'Blaming “dreadful parents” might feel satisfying, but it risks turning allies into enemies'

@teachertapp.bsky.social's head of school surveys, June Stevenson

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Join over 10,000 teachers having their voice heard. ⏰ Answer 3 daily questions 📊 View results and influence policy 📣 Quick CPD & monthly prizes

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The guilt of sanctioning pupils, rainy days behaviour and freezers in the staffroom - Teacher Tapp Hey Tappsters! Spooky season has begun, with plans for Halloween and fireworks night taking shape – plus, we have exciting news to share… New prize … Continued

Read our findings and the full data breakdown in our blog 👇

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Did you know? Digitial Assessments are used in a quarter of private schools (25%) and less than one in ten state schools (9%). Reported by Teacher Tapp

When maths assessments in primary take place, what do they look like? 🤔

In EYFS & KS1, they’re most likely to involve manipulatives like Numicons or multilink cubes (69%)

Digital assessments were used in a quarter of private schools & less than 1-in-10 state schools (9%) 🖥️

It's PiXL week! 🎉

Swing by our stand, say hello to the team and pick up some awesome merch!

Will we see you there? Let us know 👇

Mobile Phones in Schools | InnerTapp Often, school mobile phone policies miss the mark. Rules are tightened, but teachers still battle constant disruptions, while students find ways to sneak phones into lessons. Schools need policies that are practical, enforceable, and proven to reduce distractions. We've teamed up with Teacher Tapp to explore the disconnect between policy and classroom reality. Join us as we ask, are schools ready to act on what the evidence and teachers’ experiences clearly show? With InnerTapp: What Teachers Know. What Studies Show. See more from us on the Teacher CPD Academy: https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/ Join the Teacher Tapp panel via the App Store

Many schools have strict rules on mobile phones. But what do teachers actually experience day to day? 🤔

We teamed up with @innerdrive.bsky.social on InnerTapp #2, looking at the gap between what’s written in policy and what really happens in the classroom 👇

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Trial - Settling In Survey - School Surveys Settling In Survey: FREE Trial The Settling In Survey runs from 25th September to 31st October 2025, giving schools the opportunity to run a free parent survey School Leaders: Do you know how well…

💡 Sign up for a free trial today!
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Do you know how well new pupils are settling in — and how confident parents feel in your communication?

The Settling In Survey gives you insights from parents with a quick, free survey:
🟠 How pupils are adjusting
🟠 How parents feel about school communication
🟠 Clear, actionable reports

Phone sanctions, displays, and the school day - Teacher Tapp Hey there, Tappsters! Top Tapper Referrers It’s the last few days of our Teacher Tapper Referral incentive – with already more than 100 new Tappers … Continued

Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Feeling frazzled by student behaviour? You’re not alone! 😅

🫸 Shoving & pushing: 71% primary | 75% secondary
🗑️ Dropping litter: 17% primary | 40% secondary
😡 Student fights hit primary more: 29% vs 18%

Primary teachers are also more likely to report “none of the above” – some good news too! 💪

70% of teachers struggle to visit the toilet during the day - and it’s much worse among women! Question answered by 6,405 teachers in April 2022 on Teacher Tapp

Did you know that 70% of teachers struggle to visit the toilet during the day…

And it’s much worse among women! 🧻

It's National Teaching Assistants' Day! Head over to the app to let us know your answer!

It’s #NationalTADay! 💚🎉

A huge thank you to all the amazing teaching assistants who keep classrooms running and students thriving. 🙌

Celebrate their brilliance with us on the app 👇
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53% of secondary teachers report facing verbal abuse from students.

🚨 53% of secondary teachers say they’ve faced verbal abuse from students.

It’s not just secondary: 42% of primary teachers reported the same. Abuse from parents is also a factor - 16% of primary and 31% of secondary teachers say they’ve been verbally abused.

What’s expected of teachers when they call in sick? 😷

📞 Primary: 80% call a line manager, 29% use an absence line.
📞 Secondary: 91% use an absence line, 52% call both!
📚 Cover work? More common in secondary (83% vs 41%)

Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Trial - Settling In Survey - School Surveys Settling In Survey: FREE Trial The Settling In Survey runs from 25th September to 31st October 2025, giving schools the opportunity to run a free parent survey School Leaders: Do you know how well…

Try our free Settling In Survey this term to hear directly from parents about adjustment and communication.

Quick, simple, actionable 👉 bit.ly/SettlingInSurvey

Is your school supporting new pupils and their parents? The Settling In survey helps schools build a strong home-school relationship right from the start. Sign up to the free trial.

Engaging parents positively is vital but often challenging.

Teacher Tapp insights have highlighted growing concerns about the decline in school–parent relationships.

So, what can be done? School Surveys' free Settling In Survey helps you listen early to parents of new pupils.

Teacher Tapp We believe that the voices of those on the ground should be at the heart of positive change within education.

Education Support has been helping teachers since 1877 - from financial aid to 24/7 counselling 🧠

Let's support teacher mental health with every sign-up.

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Refer a teacher and we'll doante £5 to Education Support. Refer a friend, They answer 2 days of questions, We donate £5 per referral. 148 Years of Helping Educators. Founded in 1877, the Teachers’ Benevolent Fund offered financial help to teachers and their families in need. Supporting teachers through crises and 24/7 counselling, it became Teacher Support Network in 2001. Established in 2015, Education Support champions mental health and wellbeing in education. *Teacher Tapp will donate £5 per successful referral (max paid referrals 5 per user). Referrals only successful after the new user answers 2 days of questions. Total donations capped at £5,000.

Refer a teacher, and we’ll donate £5 to @teachertapp.bsky.social - the UK charity supporting teachers’ mental health & wellbeing 🤝

It’s simple:
👥 Refer a friend
✅ They answer 2 days of questions
💷 We donate £5!