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1 in 5 teachers and leaders believe pupil behaviour has deteriorated. This is particularly the case in schools with a higher proportion of pupils receiving free school meals, according to the new report on the working lives of teachers and leaders [Schools Week]. 

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: Understand how to fulfil your role in promoting good behaviour as part of a whole-school approach. 

State school staff have lower levels of wellbeing than the wider adult population. Unions have called for a workforce plan in response to the findings from the working lives of teachers and leaders survey [Tes Magazine - registration required]. 

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: As a chair, be clear on how you can monitor your headteacher or CEO’s wellbeing, and make sure they feel supported.

3 in 4 headteachers are struggling to recruit teaching assistants (TAs), despite rising SEND needs. Reasons suggested include low pay for TA roles and a lack of opportunities for progression [Schools Week].  

Support from GovernorHub Knowledge: Learn who sets the pay for school support staff, different pay progression arrangements, and pay for support staff following academy conversion.
 

This week's headlines

Schools Week

 

Tes Magazine - registration required

 

The Guardian 

 

The Telegraph - registration required

 

Upcoming dates for this week

Friday 4 October Rosh Hashanah ends at nightfall

Saturday 5 October World Teachers’ Day

Tuesday 8 October – Ada Lovelace Day

 

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