Staff wellbeing

Three-quarters of headteachers say parent behaviour has negatively affected their mental health, according to ASCL research

There must be plenty of teachers who are neurodivergent, but we never hear about them, says one former head who has ADHD. Are they getting the support they need in schools?

Tes’ Teacher Wellbeing Report 2026 also reveals what teachers really think about pupil behaviour, career progression, flexible-working opportunities and more

Watchdog figures show 621 school inspections were deferred in 2024-25 and a further 37 were paused

Research shows how deeply teacher wellbeing is connected to the workplace environment – here’s how leaders’ decisions can make a significant difference to morale

Leaders across the Middle East discuss the reality of what they are facing and why concerns around everything – from pupils’ lost learning and emotional wellbeing to teacher recruitment and retention – are already forming

Just 6 per cent of respondents view teaching as a ‘very appealing’ job, YouGov survey suggests

Giving teachers more support must be the foundation on which the new special educational needs system is built, writes the Church of England’s interim chief education officer

The DfE sets out proposals for schools to produce statutory support plans for pupils with SEND and for new national inclusion standards. Here’s everything you need to know about its reform plans

Teachers’ maternity pay offer will rise to eight weeks, in line with NHS staff – but it will still be significantly below that of some public sector workers

Moral courage is hugely important for school leaders and it’s something the international sector needs right now, says Kausor Amin-Ali – but standing up to wrongdoing is far from easy

New NFER analysis raises concerns about the impact of behaviour on staff retention rates in schools around England