Lucy Rycroft
@lucyrycroft.bsky.social
Policy & Public Affairs @edsupportuk.bsky.social - mental health & wellbeing of everyone working in education. Previously @princestrust & @instituteforgov.bsky.social. All views my own. She/her
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
Education Support's Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025 reveals an education workforce in crisis with staff wellbeing at its lowest level since 2019.
📘Download the full report, with recommendations for change: bit.ly/43cYK30
#TWIX2025 @edsupportuk.bsky.social
📘Download the full report, with recommendations for change: bit.ly/43cYK30
#TWIX2025 @edsupportuk.bsky.social
Teacher Wellbeing Index
The Teacher Wellbeing Index details the findings of Education Support’s annual survey into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK
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November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Education Support's Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025 reveals an education workforce in crisis with staff wellbeing at its lowest level since 2019.
📘Download the full report, with recommendations for change: bit.ly/43cYK30
#TWIX2025 @edsupportuk.bsky.social
📘Download the full report, with recommendations for change: bit.ly/43cYK30
#TWIX2025 @edsupportuk.bsky.social
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📢 New policy report: Revisiting the teacher retention crisis: recommendations for change.
Education Support’s new report calls for urgent action on the teacher retention crisis, backed by evidence on mental health and workplace wellbeing.
📎 Read, download, and share: https://ow.ly/sTJE50Xksu2
Education Support’s new report calls for urgent action on the teacher retention crisis, backed by evidence on mental health and workplace wellbeing.
📎 Read, download, and share: https://ow.ly/sTJE50Xksu2
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📢 New policy report: Revisiting the teacher retention crisis: recommendations for change.
Education Support’s new report calls for urgent action on the teacher retention crisis, backed by evidence on mental health and workplace wellbeing.
📎 Read, download, and share: https://ow.ly/sTJE50Xksu2
Education Support’s new report calls for urgent action on the teacher retention crisis, backed by evidence on mental health and workplace wellbeing.
📎 Read, download, and share: https://ow.ly/sTJE50Xksu2
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If you are feeling the emotional impact of these changes, please reach out to us - we are here to listen and support you.
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you are feeling the emotional impact of these changes, please reach out to us - we are here to listen and support you.
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
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These findings are in line with our recent Teacher Wellbeing Index which highlighted the issues around parent-teacher relationships.
Please remember that our helpline is available to all staff in the UK. Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@tesmagazine.bsky.social
Please remember that our helpline is available to all staff in the UK. Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@tesmagazine.bsky.social
More than 4 in 5 heads suffer abuse from parents
The NAHT warns that its members are facing increasing abuse including threats, online trolling, discrimination and violence
www.tes.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
These findings are in line with our recent Teacher Wellbeing Index which highlighted the issues around parent-teacher relationships.
Please remember that our helpline is available to all staff in the UK. Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@tesmagazine.bsky.social
Please remember that our helpline is available to all staff in the UK. Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@tesmagazine.bsky.social
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Proposed changes to the school inspection system have been announced. See what we submitted to Ofsted's Big Listen: www.educationsupport.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Ofsted's Big Listen: response from Education Support
This position paper provides an overview of our views on much needed changes to the Ofsted inspection process in England.
www.educationsupport.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Proposed changes to the school inspection system have been announced. See what we submitted to Ofsted's Big Listen: www.educationsupport.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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💬 "Two thirds (66%) of senior teachers say their school provided food for pupils to eat outside school hours in the last 12 months."
Worrying new @teachertapp.bsky.social data reveals more about the level of extra support schools are having to provide for pupils.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Worrying new @teachertapp.bsky.social data reveals more about the level of extra support schools are having to provide for pupils.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say
A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
💬 "Two thirds (66%) of senior teachers say their school provided food for pupils to eat outside school hours in the last 12 months."
Worrying new @teachertapp.bsky.social data reveals more about the level of extra support schools are having to provide for pupils.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Worrying new @teachertapp.bsky.social data reveals more about the level of extra support schools are having to provide for pupils.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Join our next webinar👇👇👇
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
Supporting SEND success: strategies for staff wellbeing
Join our webinar with The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) where we’ll explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join our next webinar👇👇👇
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
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It’s time for change. We need to act now.
Join Mr P ICT and email your MP to get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis.
Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators.
https://buff.ly/3VqfnUS
Join Mr P ICT and email your MP to get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis.
Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators.
https://buff.ly/3VqfnUS
January 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It’s time for change. We need to act now.
Join Mr P ICT and email your MP to get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis.
Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators.
https://buff.ly/3VqfnUS
Join Mr P ICT and email your MP to get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis.
Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators.
https://buff.ly/3VqfnUS
Education Support is urging the government to take action to tackle the teacher recruitment and retention crisis and the teacher mental health crisis.
Email your MP here to make your voice heard: buff.ly/3VqfnUS
Email your MP here to make your voice heard: buff.ly/3VqfnUS
December 6, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Education Support is urging the government to take action to tackle the teacher recruitment and retention crisis and the teacher mental health crisis.
Email your MP here to make your voice heard: buff.ly/3VqfnUS
Email your MP here to make your voice heard: buff.ly/3VqfnUS
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The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index from @edsupportuk.bsky.social illustrates the lack of support schools get from other agencies. Is it any wonder school staff are feeling under increasing pressure? www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
November 20, 2024 at 1:54 PM
The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index from @edsupportuk.bsky.social illustrates the lack of support schools get from other agencies. Is it any wonder school staff are feeling under increasing pressure? www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
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There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open
Some horrible stats in this @edsupportuk.bsky.social report
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Leader stress 'chronic and acute' as pupil behaviour worsens
Education Support warns of 'disturbingly high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout' among school staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM
There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open
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Challenging pupil behaviour is getting worse, teachers warn, with over 80% reporting that it had a negative toll on their mental heath.
@edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Teachers face ‘alarming’ rise in verbal and physical abuse from pupils
Increase in challenging behaviour from children and parents is impacting teachers’ mental health and wellbeing, charity warns
www.tes.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Challenging pupil behaviour is getting worse, teachers warn, with over 80% reporting that it had a negative toll on their mental heath.
@edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
November 20, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
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And for an insight into how this level of hardship affects public services, check out this @jrf-uk.bsky.social research with primary school staff & GPs. Shows public services staggering under the weight of hardship & children's education blighted. www.jrf.org.uk/deep-poverty...
The impact of hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare
Primary schools and GP surgeries are staggering under the weight of hardship. Anyone serious about improving them needs an urgent action plan for tackling hardship.
www.jrf.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:58 AM
And for an insight into how this level of hardship affects public services, check out this @jrf-uk.bsky.social research with primary school staff & GPs. Shows public services staggering under the weight of hardship & children's education blighted. www.jrf.org.uk/deep-poverty...
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Education looks like an early winner of the budget. Reeves has made an extra £2.3bn available for core schools funding and an additional £1bn for SEND budgets
Core schools budget in 2024/25 is £58.8bn
Core schools budget in 2024/25 is £58.8bn
October 30, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Education looks like an early winner of the budget. Reeves has made an extra £2.3bn available for core schools funding and an additional £1bn for SEND budgets
Core schools budget in 2024/25 is £58.8bn
Core schools budget in 2024/25 is £58.8bn
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Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay with us and share our toolkit with your colleagues.
It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including:
⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it
⭐compassionate leadership
ow.ly/Oko650THwUY
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd
It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including:
⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it
⭐compassionate leadership
ow.ly/Oko650THwUY
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd
October 10, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay with us and share our toolkit with your colleagues.
It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including:
⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it
⭐compassionate leadership
ow.ly/Oko650THwUY
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd
It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including:
⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it
⭐compassionate leadership
ow.ly/Oko650THwUY
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd
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Govt. needs a clear plan on teacher mental health and wellbeing
@edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day
#EduSky
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day
#EduSky
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Ministers ‘need clear strategy for teacher mental health’
The teacher wellbeing charity Education Support identified a record number of callers to its helpline as being at risk of suicide in the past quarter
www.tes.com
September 10, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Govt. needs a clear plan on teacher mental health and wellbeing
@edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day
#EduSky
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day
#EduSky
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Nobody will remember:
- you doing lots of extra hours
- you striving to be perfect
- you experiencing burnout
Your pupils will remember you:
- being happy and engaged in the classroom
- retaining your joy in teaching
- feeling energised and staying well
💙
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd #PrimarySky
- you doing lots of extra hours
- you striving to be perfect
- you experiencing burnout
Your pupils will remember you:
- being happy and engaged in the classroom
- retaining your joy in teaching
- feeling energised and staying well
💙
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd #PrimarySky
August 29, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Nobody will remember:
- you doing lots of extra hours
- you striving to be perfect
- you experiencing burnout
Your pupils will remember you:
- being happy and engaged in the classroom
- retaining your joy in teaching
- feeling energised and staying well
💙
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd #PrimarySky
- you doing lots of extra hours
- you striving to be perfect
- you experiencing burnout
Your pupils will remember you:
- being happy and engaged in the classroom
- retaining your joy in teaching
- feeling energised and staying well
💙
#EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd #PrimarySky
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Pleased to join Bluesky! 👋
Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.
ow.ly/JKIY50T9Lfr
#UKEd #EduSky #TeacherSkyUK
Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.
ow.ly/JKIY50T9Lfr
#UKEd #EduSky #TeacherSkyUK
Education Support
The only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff.
educationsupport.org.uk
August 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Pleased to join Bluesky! 👋
Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.
ow.ly/JKIY50T9Lfr
#UKEd #EduSky #TeacherSkyUK
Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.
ow.ly/JKIY50T9Lfr
#UKEd #EduSky #TeacherSkyUK
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Hello #EduSky - as you brace yourself for the return to school, remember that Education Support is there for you no matter what you need to talk through. Call 08000 562 561 to speak to a qualified counsellor, any time of day - or term! Please make sure your team know we’re here for them too
August 20, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Hello #EduSky - as you brace yourself for the return to school, remember that Education Support is there for you no matter what you need to talk through. Call 08000 562 561 to speak to a qualified counsellor, any time of day - or term! Please make sure your team know we’re here for them too