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Education leaders urge Government to unlock unused apprenticeship levy
At a House of Lords roundtable hosted by Commercial Services Group, leaders heard that four in 10 teachers expect to leave within a decade.
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Teacher workload hits four-year low as many still consider leaving, report reveals
The Government report surveyed more than 10,800 teachers and school leaders and painted a mixed picture of working life in England’s state schools.
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Teachers work the equivalent of 67 unpaid days before salaries catch up, study finds
The data from GoStudent revealed that teachers’ “first paid day” does not fall until 4th December, once unpaid overtime is accounted for.
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Teacher wellbeing at lowest level since records began – Education Support
The 2025 findings showed that 76% of staff feel stressed, 36% are at risk of probable clinical depression and 77% have experienced symptoms of poor mental health due to work.
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Phased retirement for teachers drops by 51% amid affordability concerns
Wesleyan’s survey found over half (52%) would consider phased retirement, but 43% were put off by worries about affordability.
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Over 75% of teachers in Wales remain in their role after five years – EWC
Retention rates for further education support staff and work-based learning practitioners were lower, staying below 50%.
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Pearson and Google partner to bring AI-powered learning tools to UK schools
The new tools aim to give teachers more data on pupils’ progress and help them target lessons to meet curriculum standards.
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Ofsted pledges stronger mental health support for teachers in wake of Ruth Perry tragedy
Matthew Purves, national director of the Ofsted Academy, laid out the new safeguarding measures now in place and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to protecting the mental health of those it inspects.
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Teachers in England to receive 4% pay rise from September
Schools will be expected to cover the first 1% of the pay rise, with the Government providing £615m in extra funding.
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Government cuts red tape to accelerate teacher recruitment
The Government has announced a major reform to teacher training routes, reducing the duration of postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTAs).
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GMB urges council and school workers to reject 3.2% pay offer
Kevin Brandstatter said: “GMB’s committees were unanimous; this offer isn’t enough and it's shocking this full and final pay offer was made without any negotiation."
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Experienced practitioners vital for educating youngest children, says Ofsted
Ofsted's report aimed to help early years leaders and staff refine their approach to supporting the youngest children.