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Help us define the future of the charity

We are inviting expressions of interest from you, to take part in independent research that is being carried out on our behalf. You would be asked to give about 30 minutes or so of your time, either: during one telephone conversation, or over several shorter sessions online.

News published on Fri, 17/05/2013 - 10:06

Headteacher inquest records suicide verdict

The inquest of a teacher from the Midlands has recorded a suicide verdict. The body of headteacher Helen Mann from Stourport-on-Severn was found in the school in November last year.

News published on Thu, 02/05/2013 - 09:22

Teachers turning to payday loans to make ends meet

Teachers are increasingly turning to payday loan companies in an attempt to make ends meet, one teaching union is claiming.

News published on Tue, 26/03/2013 - 09:23

Education professionals work an extra 11 hours a week

Teachers and education professionals work an extra 11 hours a week on average, research has shown, coming second in a top ten list of occupations most likely to work unpaid overtime.
 

News published on Mon, 25/03/2013 - 12:29

Consider using The Big Give Philanthropy for Schools for Enrichment Programmes

The Big Give Philanthropy in Schools programme aims to inspire a new generation to understand the importance of giving. The programme allows students to explore the world of philanthropy and promotes the incredibly varied and important work of charities in the UK and around the world. Many key skills are covered by students taking part in the programme: financial literacy, oral presentation skills as well as analysis and evaluation of data.

News published on Mon, 18/02/2013 - 16:06

Supporter survey

This year, we want to help even more teachers, but we want to make sure that we are helping people in the right way. So we thought we’d ask the experts - you.

News published on Wed, 23/01/2013 - 12:24

More teachers are sick with stress

Stress is making teachers ill, with more of them needing sick leave to cope with it. 

News published on Wed, 09/01/2013 - 19:19

Teaching 14 to 16 in an FE college

Do you want to teach Years 10 and 11 using an adult-teaching style? With FE colleges being allowed to enrol KeyStage 4 students next year, we ask how learning and behaviour management differ between FE and school.

News published on Wed, 09/01/2013 - 19:02

Rise in pupil assaults on primary teachers

There has been a rise in the number of assaults by pupils on teachers in England and Wales, new figures have revealed.

News published on Fri, 04/01/2013 - 10:21

FE and HE news round-up

Our round-up of news stories affecting staff in further education and higher education, from the last fortnight.

News published on Wed, 19/12/2012 - 18:10

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