Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says
Summary
A report by the charity Education Support highlights a "crisis" in teacher wellbeing across the UK. Many teachers feel stressed and experience poor mental health, leading to concerns about teachers leaving the job and its impact on students' education.Key Facts
- Education Support reports teacher wellbeing in the UK is at its lowest since 2019.
- 76% of education staff surveyed reported feeling stressed about their work.
- 77% of respondents experienced symptoms of poor mental health due to teaching.
- 86% of school leaders reported feeling stressed, with many showing signs of burnout.
- The survey used the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale to measure mental health.
- Teachers and school leaders had a lower wellbeing score compared to the general population.
- 36% of education staff scored below 41 on the wellbeing scale, indicating possible depression.
- Education Support's chief executive calls for a strategy focused on improving staff wellbeing.
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