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Teacher wellbeing at its lowest level in 5 years, according to Education Support’s 2023 ‘teacher wellbeing index’. Stress, insomnia and burnout rates all continue to rise, with working in schools described as “unsustainably demanding” [Schools Week]. 

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Almost 1/3 of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) report frequent face-to-face bullying. 28% of pupils receiving free school meals also had the same experience, according to a new survey by the Anti-Bullying Alliance [Tes Magazine- registration required]. 

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Leaders from 4 unions call on the government to deliver at least £1.7 billion in extra funding in the autumn statement. Without the extra cash, essential provision will need to be cut [Schools Week]. 

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Schools Week

• Pupils from more affluent areas more likely to get an education, health and care (EHC) plan and precise SEND diagnosis
• Nick Gibb stands down as schools minister
• Teachers’ workload challenge masked by the amount of home working done
• Trusts with reserves worth 1/5 or more of their income must prove they have plans to spend it
• SENCO-style role needed to support young carers

Tes Magazine - registration required

• Former education secretary Damian Hinds back as DfE minister
• 99% of secondary schools face cuts next year, according to unions
• DfE wants academy trusts to improve their school estates, according to new report

BBC News

• Fear of violence making children miss school, youth survey suggests

The Guardian 

• Rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia at schools in England, according to 2 charities

The Independent

• MPs informed as to why people don't want to be teachers anymore, as recruitment hits crisis levels

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