Education

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    School inspections take toll on teachers’ mental health, finds report

    A new schools inspection system is needed which prioritises the wellbeing of teaching staff and schoolchildren, the sister of headteacher, Ruth Perry, who took her own life has said.

    By Belinda Liversedge on 17 November 2023

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    Number of schools with at-risk concrete continues to grow

    The number of schools in England where at-risk concrete has been identified has risen to 174, according to the Department for Education (DfE).

    By Belinda Liversedge on 26 September 2023

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    Getting educated on musculoskeletal health

    Teachers in early years education can be at risk of suffering musculoskeletal problems due to factors like regularly stooping to interact with young children, but there are practical ways of reducing the risk of pain and injury.

    By Lorna Taylor, Jolly Back on 11 October 2022

    Education for the future

    Exciting developments in education technology look set make it easier to teach, engage and motivate learners on health and safety – and save employers time and money.

    By Dr Julie Riggs on 05 September 2022