Responding to the NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all, Carole Willis, the chief executive of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said: “We welcome this paper, particularly the 12 guiding principles on education recovery. “Having undertaken extensive research into the impacts of the pandemic on schools and children, we haveContinueContinue reading “NFER response to NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all”
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5 Tips For Your Teaching Application
Applying for teaching roles can be a bit of a minefield, so here are 5 simple tips for when you’re next completing teaching applications. 1) Visit The School If you get the opportunity to go and look around the school you’re applying for – do it. It’s a great way to see if it’s theContinueContinue reading “5 Tips For Your Teaching Application”
New research looks at reading policy in the Republic of Ireland to explain high performance in PISA
New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) suggests that good links with the community, a stable policy environment and greater autonomy for schools, are some of the factors which contribute towards Republic of Ireland pupils having higher reading scores than UK countries. The Republic of Ireland has a history of high reading scores inContinueContinue reading “New research looks at reading policy in the Republic of Ireland to explain high performance in PISA”
5 Tips for Navigating Teaching
The to-do list will always be there and working all the hours of the day, unfortunately, isn’t going to conquer it. As well as actually teaching children, you also have to plan other lessons, create those lessons, mark books, mark assignments, maintain data, and various other tasks outside of the classroom. It may feel neverContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Navigating Teaching”
UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding
Mark Sheard, CEO of World Vision UK, said: “World Vision UK welcomes the G7 Declaration on girls’ education and its global target to get 40 million more girls into school by 2026, but this must truly mean 40 million more girls.” “Many girls have had to leave education due to the impact of the COVID-19ContinueContinue reading “UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding”
New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers
A new report published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) shows that the first lockdown in March 2020 led to a decrease in the well-being of teachers – with a rise in distress, anxiety and lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction, compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the new data highlights that theContinueContinue reading “New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers”
UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support
Best-selling authors add their voice to ‘Before it’s too Late’ literacy campaign on World Book Day. The UK Reads campaign aims to help children access books and learn to read in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disadvantaged children are at higher risk than ever before of falling significantly behind with their vocabulary and reading ability. The campaign aimsContinueContinue reading “UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support”
Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.
Almost a third (30%) of British workers reported that they don’t have a good work-life balance in their current job role. Now new findings from Delamere Health have revealed which industries are failing to sustain a positive work and life balance for their employees. According to the research carried out by the data experts at Delamere, Education was theContinueContinue reading “Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.”
Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips
Wales-based educational resources provider Daydream Education has made a selection of its downloadable study tools available for FREE to support home education during lockdown. It has also issued a set of tips to help parents ensure their children get the most out of home study. The Bridgend-based company was founded 25 years ago by Chris Malcom afterContinueContinue reading “Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips”
Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown
According to new data from Delamere Health, education is estimated to be one of the most hazardous industries for workplace burnout potential during the nationwide lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted how education staff work daily. Staff are exposed to soaring anxiety levels, exhaustion and fear. Now new research from Delamere has revealed thatContinueContinue reading “Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown”