Teacher Support Network : Campaigns

Have you had an allegation made against you?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:58:24 PST

We are currently looking for teachers who have had an allegation made against them.

What happens when a teacher is falsely accused?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:05:24 PST

Simon was suspended from the secondary school, where he had taught since he had qualified, after a female pupil made an allegation of inappropriate conduct against him.

The Supporter Spring 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:09 PST

The latest edition is out now

How can you help teachers facing an allegation?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 PST

We know from the people who contact us that a false allegation not only causes severe emotional distress and anxiety, but also undermine confidence, has long-term mental health implications and may drive some teachers from the profession entirely.

Guiding the future of this charity – and its mission - the health and wellbeing of teachers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 PST

The TSN group would like to attract people onto our National Council and Board of Trustees who can help lead the charity into the future. This year we are looking for people with the appetite to make a difference to teachers’ lives and have skills and experience which match our mission.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:44:55 PST

Steve Sinnott, the NUT General Secretary who died suddenly in 2008, was well known amongst teachers’ organisations worldwide for his passionate support of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for education, that every child in the world must have access to basic education by 2015.

Read our new magazine The Supporter

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:39:06 PST

Our brand new magazine The Supporter is out now. Read the online version here.

Download our materials

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:58:31 PST

All our newest posters, brochures and flyers can be downloaded as PDF files. Print them out and share them with others. Every teacher should know.

Tweet up about depression

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:18:06 PST

Join our campaign to speak up about depression and help spread the word that it's a common illness effecting 1 in 5 people. Help is bring it to light and promote people speaking openly about it and seeking support if they need it. The remedy to depression is in seeking help, not going it alone.

Your donations help teachers in more ways than you may be aware

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:50:39 PST

Last winter, when a retired Geography teacher's heating system broke down Teacher Support Network made sure he didn't suffer the same fate.

Still in the running!

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:34:42 PST

By becoming part of the Teacher Support team you can help us to support these teachers and help them reach their full potential, and by implication children to reach theirs.

Tell us about your great teachers

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:28:05 PST

Soon we'll be embarking on a new "Great Teachers" campaign to highlight the important role educators play in each of our lives and for society as a whole. In advance of that, we're collecting thoughts and stories from our website visitors about the Great Teachers in their own lives. Click here and share your story.

Just a minute! We give £1, each and every minute, to teachers in need

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:21:06 PST

Recently, the demand for our services has hit a record high - and we gave £40,000 in grants in February alone. That's the equivalent of £1, each and every minute.

Help us to support teachers in need this Christmas

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:40:46 PST

At Teacher Support Network – the charity for teachers - we are always here for teachers facing hardship. But this year, the demand for our services has been unprecedented – and we have already given £40,000 more in grants than last year. The financial crisis has hit everyone hard – and, as we are experiencing at the charity, many teachers are struggling to cope. Teachers like Simon…

The Great Teachers Tea Break

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:18:19 PST

This November, we’re inviting you to be part of the Great Teachers’ Tea Break, in aid of Teacher Support Network. 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.

Word of the Day: Risk

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:21:28 PST

Pete Henshaw is Editorial Director of the education magazine SecEd. Here he discusses with us his views on the word 'risk' in our final Wordia project for Modern Education Week.

Word of the Day: Test

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:08:15 PST

News columnist Ian Whitwham talks about the meaning of the word 'Test' as part of our collaborative project with Wordia.com.

Word of the Day: Achievement

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:54:09 PST

Arabella Weir is a comedian, actress and writer based in London. Here, as part of our collaborative project with Wordia.com, she shares with us her definition of the word 'achievement.'

Word of the Day: Inspiration

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:01:25 PST

Julian Stanley, Teacher Support Network Chief Executive, offers his thoughts and ideas about the meaning of the word 'inspiration' as part of our collaborative project with Wordia.com.

Word of the Day: Teacher

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:42:29 PST

Today David Torn, a Guardian Teacher of the Year, shares his definition of the word 'Teacher' in our continuing series in collaboration with Wordia.com.