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The post Tackling The Big Issue Of Wellbeing In Small Schools appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…

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If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46% below pre-pandemic…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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This week, Teacher Tapp stats have been used in a BBC Radio Four programme, File On 4 Investigates: Are white working-class girls falling behind? The BBC asked Teacher Tapp to help investigate. We asked senior leaders about the caring…

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More than learning new routines and policies, entering a school for the first time requires understanding how the organisation functions. Schools are structured environments with defined roles, responsibilities and lines of accountability.…

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The post Can Music Help Revision? Study Finds ‘It Depends’ appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Only Three In Ten Young People Feel Prepared For Adult Life appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Creative Pathways Narrow Sharply For Young People, Cambridge Study Finds appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Hope is not a luxury in the SEND system. It is what keeps families going through years of assessments, exclusions, appeals, and meetings that too often feel adversarial. Hope is … The post When hope…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Big news for edu podcast fans – we have compiled our very own Teacher Tapp Podcast Chart 2026 Primary teachers 🥇 Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) 🥈 Teach, Sleep, Repeat 🥉 Thinking Deeply about Primary Education…

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: This is Part two of yesterday's article about EOTAS, the out of school EHCP package that's been completely ignored in the SEND proposals of the Schools's White Paper. One of … The post Part 2: The…

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: There is no denying the Government's Schools White Paper is a lengthy document with considerable detail about the reforms Labour wants to implement to our SEND system. But there is … The post The…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Matt Walker, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) We've covered the newly-renamed "Inclusion Bases"— previously known as resourced provision or SEN Units—quite a few times. They make…

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What worked in elementary school often assumes a level of adult scaffolding that middle school systems quietly remove.

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Today, we’re looking at a number of different research reports—most of them the Government’s own—that point to a growing mismatch between its mainstream inclusion ambitions and schools’ ability to…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It’s been a month since the government announced the Schools White Paper and their consultation on SEND reform. The consultation’s still ongoing. If you need some inspiration or motivation to … The…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Can you define “metacognition” and provide some examples? Metacognition in the classroom refers to students’ ability to adapt, monitor and transfer their thinking when faced with new problems… … closely linked to…

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Think you know schools? Try our NEW Teacher Tapp quiz! The post TappIt – ups and downs appeared first on Teacher Tapp .

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Referral Incentive Terms and Conditions Overview Thank you for being part of Teacher Tapp. To say thank you for helping us grow, we are rewarding you for inviting new teachers to join the app. Between 13 April 2026 and 30 April 2026, you…

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Training on how to teach gets plenty of attention in teacher training, but what about how to manage teachers? This is often overlooked, and to the detriment of teacher wellbeing. In our first blog on managing teachers, we looked at line…

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In The Research Files Episode 105, Jo Earp is joined by Dr Alexandra Hennessey from the University of Manchester to talk about a research study exploring how different schools in the UK have adopted the Well Schools framework. Their…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative? There are lots of teachers, schools and colleges searching for ‘adaptive teaching’ ideas and support. There are just as many misconceptions…

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Reading time, < 1 minute What one teaching technique can transform classroom learning? I recently hosted a livestream with Patrice Bain, co-author of Powerful Teaching, to explore what actually improves learning without adding to teacher…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Is live feedback reducing workload, or just changing the paperwork trail? Live feedback isn’t a marking strategy. It’s a response strategy! Schools have embraced live feedback (often called “live marking”) to…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Do you create seating plans for your classroom to improve learning? Seating plans are not just for the start of the year or for unruly year 9 and 10 students; they are one of the most underused teaching tools in…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: What if 11+ tuition was actually curriculum-led? Teachers and school leaders are often asked for guidance about 11+ tuition. Families want something structured, interactive and affordable, but without it feeling…

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Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse At the age of 12, May Race’s son Joseph spends almost all of his time in his bedroom, too anxious, burnt out and – she…

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Reading time, 4 minutes: Can one teaching and learning strategy really strip school improvement back to basics? This post offers a teaching and learning strategy for secondary schools. More and more schools get in touch with me and repeat…

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Reading time, 6 minutes: What do Ofsted say about teaching and learning in their new report cards? This post explores recent Ofsted reports focused on curriculum and teaching, highlighting key findings and solutions for schools. I’ve…

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Reading time, 6 minutes: What do Ofsted say about teaching and learning in their new report cards? This post explores recent Ofsted reports focused on curriculum and teaching, highlighting key findings and solutions for schools. I’ve…

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Reading time, 5 minutes: Is CPD in your school or college still fit for purpose, or are you full up with professional learning? There is an emerging shift from fragmented CPD to sustained professional learning that builds teacher expertise…

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Do exclusions work? There’s an ideological battle going on nationally over whether schools should exclude more, or less. But it’s the wrong debate. We will review the media/policy context around exclusions and consider case studies (some…