Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Tuesday
14th May 2024
Cuts to school learning hours 鈥榥ot acceptable鈥� and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
鈥楽ignificant鈥� primary teacher shortages likely despite falling rolls
Raising teacher pay by less than national average should be 鈥榰nthinkable鈥� for the next government, experts warn
Teachers spend increasing time on mental health support, finds research
Teach First polling highlights workload pressure on teachers due to worsening pupil mental health, as well as potential impact on the recruitment and retention crisis
Tuesday
7th May 2024
Teacher workload: Delay class-contact time target, says report
The Scottish government should be wary of increasing teacher numbers quickly and aim for a promised 90-minute reduction in weekly class-contact time by 2028, report recommends
Most primary schools have no ethnic minority teachers
There is 鈥榮till a long way to go鈥� before the level of diversity in teaching is representative of the pupil population, study warns
Thursday
2nd May 2024
Why it鈥檚 time to recognise the role of the education adviser
Les Walton explains why a new book aims to support both schools and those who advise them to have the most impact with their work
Warning over 鈥榗reeping centralisation鈥� of MAT system
Academies鈥� leaders and experts debate the future of the sector, including a stronger role in helping to 鈥榬esolve鈥� wider social issues impacting pupils