Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance
The findings from new research suggest that there are strong teacher effects on attainment in maths and reading at primary, but not necessarily on attendance.
Why do “home birds” decide to become teachers?
Exploring a new research finding: young people who live at home as undergraduates are more likely to become teachers than those who move out of the family home.
Do teachers with more autonomy improve pupil outcomes?
The highlights from a new paper investigating the relationship between teacher autonomy and pupil outcomes
The link between the Key Stage 2 SATs and teachers’ anxiety levels
We present the headlines from a new academic working paper investigating how SATs add to teachers' anxiety.
Understanding what makes some schools stressful places to work
The headline findings from new research into why some schools are more stressful workplaces than others.
Ten things we’ve learned about teachers’ anxiety about work during the pandemic
John Jerrim presents the headline findings from new research on teachers' anxiety about work
Schools Like Yours – Updated for 2022
We have updated our Schools Like Yours tool with the most recent published datasets, including Key Stage 4 data for 2022
13 insights into teacher wellbeing and mental health
Read the findings from the most comprehensive analysis of teacher mental health and wellbeing to date
How is school accountability linked to teacher stress?
England’s school system has a high level of accountability – and a high level of accountability-related stress