Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
Summary
The Liberal Democrats say many teachers in England want to quit soon because they feel overworked and stressed. They want the government to fully pay for teacher raises and limit overtime to keep teachers in their jobs.Key Facts
- Nearly half of the teachers surveyed in England plan to leave teaching within five years.
- Many teachers say heavy workloads, such as marking and lesson prep, cause stress and burnout.
- The Liberal Democrats want the government to cover teacher pay increases fully instead of taking money from school budgets.
- The survey included over 900 teachers, headteachers, and special needs coordinators.
- Over 75% said they felt burnt out frequently or constantly at work.
- The Education Department says teacher leaving rates were lowest since 2010 but admits more needs to be done.
- The Lib Dems propose enforcing legal working hours, limiting overtime, and requiring flexible work policies in schools.
- The Department of Education plans pay increases totaling almost 17% over two years and supports efforts to improve working conditions.
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