Our latest report, Teaching: the new reality, sheds light on the critical role of teachers and their expanding responsibilities in modern education.
Our research, carried out in conjunction with YouGov, shows that as the roles of teachers and education staff expand, the added responsibilities affect their mental health and wellbeing, which ultimately has an impact on children and young people’s education.
Working in schools and colleges has evolved since 2020 to include a range of emotional and pastoral responsibilities, as well as support for those who are vulnerable. Over six in ten staff (62%) reported offering increased amounts of emotional support to pupils or students since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the same amount (62%) reporting that pupil and student behaviour takes up more time. Half (50%) reported being more likely to be supporting other staff members and colleagues with their emotional wellbeing. Almost half (48%) reported increased pastoral duties to support the welfare of pupils. Over four in ten (45%) offer more support to vulnerable pupils and their families.
