Tag: Teacher Opinion
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Why teacher professional development must shift towards collaboration and AI
This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 15 February 2026 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data As the Department for Education (DfE) continues to grapple with a persistent recruitment and retention…
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Beyond the Bett 2026 buzz: What teachers actually want from the next wave of EdTech
This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 15 February 2026 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data As the doors closed on the Excel Centre for another year, the conversation surrounding the…
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Beyond the classroom: The hidden costs and workload of school trips in 2026
This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 4 February 2026 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data. The educational value of learning outside the classroom has long been a cornerstone of the…
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AI targets for absence: 74% of teachers lack confidence in resources to meet mandatory DfE goals
This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 12 December 2025 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data The Department for Education (DfE) is implementing a new mechanism this academic year, using Artificial…
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Curriculum review: 71% of teachers report high or moderate professional autonomy despite DfE prescription
This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 25 November 2025 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data The ongoing national debate concerning the curriculum and assessment review centres on a perpetual tension:…
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Assessment policy confusion: 43% of teachers say school guidance fails to clearly inform day-to-day practice
This report is based on original teacher survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: 22 November 2025 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data Assessment lies at the heart of effective teaching, guiding pedagogical decisions, informing curriculum adaptations,…
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The future of teacher professional development: why blended CPD is now the preferred format
The landscape of teacher professional development (CPD) in the UK has never been under such intense scrutiny. With the Department for Education (DfE) heavily invested in establishing a ‘golden thread’ of evidence-based training—from the Early Career Framework (ECF) to the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)—the expectation for high-quality, impactful CPD is non-negotiable. However, this formal drive…
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School procurement process: 60% of teachers cite formal purchasing as a significant barrier to resource acquisition
This report is based on original teacher survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: November 2025 | Source: Only for Teachers original survey data The quality of education fundamentally relies on the quality of the resources available to teachers…
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High work-related stress and poor work-life balance fuel the teacher retention crisis
This report is based on original teacher survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the OnlyForTeachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: Nov 2025 | Source: OnlyForTeachers original survey data This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform.…
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School budget cuts: Survey reveals resource depletion as 73% of teachers report reduction in essential learning resources
This report is based on original teacher survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the OnlyForTeachers platform. All insights and findings are unique to our community. Published: Nov 2025 | Source: OnlyForTeachers original survey data This report is based on original survey data collected directly from UK teachers through the Only for Teachers platform.…