Despite the attractions of teaching, the education sector has a retention crisis on its hands. The government is trying to make teaching appealing to graduates with the increased pay for NQTs and the EC.  Yet, 1 in 6 teachers are still leaving the sector in their first year. Although there are no easy fixes or short-term wins that will immediately alleviate the crisis, teacher boundaries will help to reform teaching and empower teachers to find a way to thrive in teaching by protecting their wellbeing.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The steps that the DfE are currently taking to alleviate the teacher retention crisis

• How teacher boundaries can be part of the solution

• Quick wins you can introduce to promote your teacher wellbeing

There will be a period of time where the effects of the teacher retention crisis will felt intensely by all involved in the education sector. However, the department of education, schools and individual teachers can take steps now that will help to turn the tide in education for all.

Resources:

• Maslow’ Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

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