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Service use doubles for charity helping teachers experiencing common mental health problems

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:45:06 GMT

Teacher Support Network service usage figures show a significant increase in the number of calls to their Support Line.

Planning for the holidays

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:32:50 GMT

Increasingly there is pressure on teachers to work during the school holidays. Watch the Teachers TV video tackling this subject.

Schools out

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:35:44 GMT

As the school term draws to a close many of you will be coming to the end of your first few weeks as an NQT or be achieving Qualified Teacher Status. Congratulations! We hope you have enjoyed working as a new teacher, and you can now look forward to a well deserved break and make the most of your free time.

Testing times...

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:57:39 GMT

Key Stage 2 test results were released today and schools expecting results will find their pupils' results on the secure website, but a very small number of schools will have results outstanding.

What’s new and what’s hot in our InfoCentres this month

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:02 GMT

Our websites have all been busy this month with our online InfoCentres seeing over 16,300 factsheet views in England and Scotland.

Make a one-time donation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:27 GMT

As a registered charity, we rely on donations for the majority of our income. While we do not normally refund donation payments, if an error has been made or you are not satisfied with the supporter service Teacher Support Network has given, please contact us within 28 days and we will arrange for a refund to be made to your card.

Make a one-time donation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:26:05 GMT

Help Teacher Support Cymru improve wellbeing for Wales' educators

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:44 GMT

While in previous years teachers in Wales may have been able to work out their problems unaided, the financial pressures of recent months have meant that increasing numbers of ordinary teachers have found themselves in impossible situations.

Teacher Support Network welcomes commitment to 'healthy schools'

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:03:49 GMT

We agree wholeheartedly with the paper's assertion that every school should be a healthy school and look forward to continuing to work with the DCSF to explore how national policies can enhance the wellbeing of teachers.

Donate by direct debit

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:57 GMT

By giving via direct debit, you'll helping us to provide vital support to teachers in need. Regular direct debit donations help us budget effectively and plan ahead. And you will know that Teacher Support Network is able to make the best use of your regular donation.

The heat is on

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:39 GMT

The heat is on this week as forecasters predict warm and humid weather throughout the UK and the Met office issues its first heatwave warnings of the summer.

Mary’s story may shock you

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:02:18 GMT

While in previous years teachers may have been able to work out their problems unaided, the financial pressures of recent months have meant that increasing numbers of ordinary teachers have found themselves in impossible situations.

Give us feedback about our site and services

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:24:20 GMT

We're interested in learning more about what you think about our services. As you may have noticed, there's now a "feedback" tab on the right side of this and nearly every other page on our website. Use it to ask us about our work, report a problem, suggest a new idea or offer a few kind words.

Taking control of turmoil

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:36:52 GMT

Teacher Support Network Chief Executive Julian Stanley discusses the similarities between the chaos in Government and the problems of working in schools

Feedback form

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:26:48 GMT

Do you have a suggestion to make about our site? Want to report a problem? Give us a pat on the back? Report a problem? Use this handy form (or the blue "feedback" tab at the left of your browser, and let us know right away.

More action at local level needed to tackle widespread violence and disruption in schools

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:27:36 GMT

The scale and impact of violent and disruptive behaviour in schools was laid bare this week by the publication of results from Teacher Support Network’s 2009 Violence and Disruption Survey.

Make your own film for free – share your experience of good practise in mental wellbeing

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:55:17 GMT

Teacher Support Network and 'Shift', will enable teachers record clips demonstrating mental health 'best preactice' in their schools with free video cameras. The recordings will be shared online.

Julian Stanley calls for more support during 14-19 change

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:11:08 GMT

Teacher Support Network Chief Executive Julian Stanley spoke up for teachers and lecturers working with the 14-19 age group, saying that they are currently faced with a series of ill-health-inducing reforms.

Questions we've been asked this week

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:35:50 GMT

Our Online Support Team is available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you may have. It's easy to ask us a question. Simply visit the Ask A Question section of the website here and fill in some simple details.

New resources for line managers

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:35:20 GMT

Shift, the government body which works against mental health discrimination, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have both issued new resources to help line managers in schools.