Overseas Teachers Driven Away from UK
There are several schemes currently being run by the government and external agencies to recruit overseas teachers, however, research released today shows that out of all the teachers that came to England to teach via these programmes from 2017 to present, only half wanted to stay. Poor pupil behaviour and heavy staff workload are putting […]
An Unteachable Child – There is No Such Thing
Rikama Education have reported on exclusions and the use of them within schools for some time now, it is too often that exclusions are used because the educator/s do not recognise the challenges that some children face. Sometimes exclusions, although may not be needed, are used in severe circumstances such as violent behaviour, issues at […]
Tory Leadership Promising Extra Funding for Schools – Will Headteachers See Any of It?
Several of the candidates going for the number 10 job have promised additional funding for education throughout the country however, there has been comments made after the pledges that may worry teachers. Matt Hancock has promised an additional £3bn to schools; which is great, but then goes on to say that he wants to prepare […]
One-in-Five students Start School Unable to Speak Well
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner, has stated that many children experience communication difficulties throughout their childhood, adding that it is mainly due to a ‘postcode lottery of care.’ Ms Longfield explained that this is due to the varying spending amounts depending on where you live as well as overall responsibility and a lack of certain […]
Pupil Mental Health Services are Failing Students
Mental Health Services are ‘rapidly deteriorating’ which could cause children to have a higher risk of long-term psychological problems. The child and Adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) have had such drastic budget cuts that only those who can pay for help are being treated, leaving countless amounts of children and young people left without the […]