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Heads need ‘relational’ skills to manage ‘increasingly complex range of stakeholders’

Teacher wellbeing charity warned many of its 2023 recommendations have not been acted on by ministers

1 in 3 secondary heads leave within three years

But a lack of data on central academy trust teams could be skewing analysis, DfE warns

Labour plans Teach First recruitment scheme revamp

Government intends to drop Russell Group uni requirement and focus on ‘committed’ graduates, document suggests

Mums who return to teaching part-time more likely to stay

New study reveals how the first 12 months back are crucial for retaining new mums

Cash-strapped councils ditch gifts for long-serving teachers

Vouchers and commemorative glassware to recognise long-serving school staff among education services axed by councils

Pledge for 6,500 new teachers may not be delivered for years

Special unit assembled in DfE to work on Labour’s manifesto commitment, but concern grows over speediness of plan

Retention tops teachers’ election policy priorities, polling suggests

Access to mental health services, getting more support staff and having ‘fewer high-pressure exams’ were other top priorities, Teacher Tapp’s poll found

Teach First: 7 findings revealing its impact on schools

NFER research shows marginal GCSE boost under Teach First teachers, but they are also more likely to leave the profession