Teacher Support Network : Teacher Support Wales

National Stress Awareness Day

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:21 PST

To mark National Stress Awareness Day, Teacher Support Network looks at the issue of stress amongst the teaching profession

Marking National Stress Awareness Day

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:30 PST

As National Stress Awareness Day is marked, Teacher Support Network discusses stress amongst the teaching profession.

Julian Stanley on Richard Bacon show

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:56 PST

Discussion on pupil behaviour on BBC Radio Five Live featuring Julian Stanley from the Teacher Support Network Group

Technical problems: please resend unanswered messages

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:21:13 PST

Technical problems have caused problems with Teacher Support Network's services

Have your say on the GTCW Code of Conduct

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:56:02 PST

The General Teacher Council for Wales have drafted a new Code of Conduct and are asking for teachers views

Unison survey suggests a third of working women have experienced bullying

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:21:52 PST

A third of women who work in the UK have been bullied, a survey has revealed.

TES wellbeing forum receives over 4,600 page views

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:05:21 PST

Robert Latham from Teacher Support Network hosted a successful forum on wellbeing on TES Connect last week.

Are you up for the challenge?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:40:25 PST

Teacher Support Cymru is appealing for runners to help raise money at the London and Silverstone Marathons

The Great Teachers Tea Break for Cymru

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:09:15 PST

This November, we’re inviting you to be part of the Great Teachers’ Tea Break, in aid of Teacher Support Cymru. It’s easy to take part. Just invite your colleagues to join you for tea and cakes and ask them for a £2 donation (or more, if they are feeling generous!) Every penny raised will help fund our vital support services for teachers.

Free Health and Wellbeing in Education event

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:02:26 PST

The 'Health and Wellbeing in Education' event will be held on Wednesday 11 November in Manchester. Teacher Support Network Chief Executive, Julian Stanley, will be speaking.

Live advice on TES Connect all this week

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:12 PST

All this week, Robert Latham from Teacher Support Network will answer your questions on TES Connect's forums. Topics already posted on the forum include bullying in the workplace, self-esteem, NQT interviews and pupil behaviour.

Careers enquiries dominate calls

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:58:18 PST

Calls on careers dominate enquiries to Teacher Support Cymru's Support Line

Life's about balance... how do you fare?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:34:49 PST

With many teachers now back from what we hope was a time to relax and recharge over the summer holidays, returning to school can often be a time where you look forward to the challenges that the year ahead will bring.
Whilst you may feel that you are ready to face the term, the start of a new academic year is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your overall life balance.

Balls announces Government plans to tackle violent and disruptive behaviour

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:04:11 PST

In his speech to Labour Party Conference this week, Ed Balls announced Government plans to tackle violent and disruptive behaviour in schools.

More women taking top jobs in schools

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:41:09 PST

A recent survey shows the proportion of secondary schools run by women increased to 44 per cent in the 2008/09 academic year from 31 per cent the year before.

Money matters – do you know your ISAs?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:19:27 PST

Remember that our money advisors are on hand with free and confidential advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find out more about savings, ISA's and making the most of your money with our factsheets.

NUT LGBT conference

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:41:31 PST

The National Union of Teachers will hold their annual LGBT Conference next month

Teacher Support Network Group wins Charity Times web award

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:46:01 PST

Teacher Support Cymru and its parent organisation last week won the Charity Times award for the ‘Best Use of the Web' at the publication's prestigious Annual Awards Dinner in London.

Teacher Support Cymru calls for greater support for teachers facing allegations

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:31:33 PST

False allegations can be a living nightmare for any teacher. Many find themselves suspended until the allegations are fully investigated, and all to often a ‘guilty until being proven innocent' stigma is attached whatever the circumstances.

Providing help with work-life balance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:38:01 PST

This week, the BBC published a story on a report suggests recent reforms have not reduced the workloads of teachers in England and Wales.