The heat is on

30 June 2009—The heat is on this week as forecasters predict warm and humid weather throughout the UK and the Met office issues its first heatwave warnings of the summer. Continue Reading

Questions we've been asked this week

25 June 2009—Our Online Support Team is available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you may have. It's easy to ask us a question. Simply visit the Ask A Question section of the website here and fill in some simple details. Continue Reading

New resources for line managers

23 June 2009—Shift, the government body which works against mental health discrimination, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have both issued new resources to help line managers in schools. Continue Reading

Should teachers Twitter?

28 May 2009—A recent story by the BBC has highlighted the possible hazards of using social networking sites, particularly during work hours. The article, published on the 22 May, discussed the recent case where a teacher in the area of Argyll and Bute is understood to have posted up to 38 updates a day on the Twitter site. Many of the posts featured information about her classes and students and were posted during school hours. Continue Reading

Teachers pose questions to our support team

28 May 2009—Teachers this month have asked us about stress, workload and applying for an acting principal teacher post while on maternaty leave. See what other people have been asking our support team and ask us a question yourself. It's easy to do and the response is quick. Continue Reading

Exams: teachers feel the pressure, too

21 May 2009—When exams come around, we always hear what a difficult time it can be for students, and there are many websites, TV programmes and leaflets out there to help and reassure them at this undoubtedly stressful time. Continue Reading

Bringing the family together

14 May 2009—Despite being in its first year, National Family Week is already the largest coalition on family issues in the UK, listing charities, community groups, statutory bodies, schools, sporting and faith networks amongst its supporters. Continue Reading



 

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