Teacher Support Network

who we are

Teacher Support Network is a group of independent charities and a social enterprise that provide practical and emotional support to staff in the education sector and their families

support lines

We offer information, support, and coaching to all teachers and staff:

England - 08000 562 561

Wales - 08000 855 088

Scotland - 0800 564 2270

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Our online team is available for free confidential support.

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Have you experienced cyberbullying?

11 March 2010—We want to find out about the impact of social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo and Twitter on professionals working in the education sector. Can you help us and take our survey? Continue Reading

Break free with National No Smoking Day

11 March 2010—Wednesday was National No Smoking Day, a campaign that runs across the UK to encourage smokers to stop. Get some support to give up on No Smoking Day. Continue Reading

Would you like to talk in confidence?

11 March 2010—Our Support Line and website are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need support and would like to talk, please call. Continue Reading

Teacher Support Network report discussed in House of Lords

5 March 2010—‘Beyond the school gate’ – the report released earlier in the week by Teacher Support Network and Parentline Plus – has been discussed in the House of Lords. Continue Reading

Work and careers remain the top issue for this week

4 March 2010—Work and career issues accounted for 40 per cent of calls this week, including change of careers, finding a job and starting a new job. Continue Reading

Teacher Support Network backs TUC’s staff wellbeing initiative

4 March 2010—Teacher Support Network today welcomed the TUC’s initiative to promote staff wellbeing through 'good work'. Continue Reading

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Mentors: the NQT lifesavers

25 February 2010—As well as providing services to help improve the lives of individuals, Teacher Support Network also engages with other organisations within education and government itself,

Protecting our teachers

5 February 2010—Earlier in the year a question from Michael Gove, MP in the House of Commons revealed that as of March 2008 there were 404,600 qualified teachers not recorded as being in service.

Exclusions and wellbeing

21 January 2010—By addressing emotional need as it arises and anticipating the possible consequences of difficult episodes on individuals, schools can help reduce sickness absence, improve the lives of teachers and help ensure they can teach – and help improve the futures – of their pupils.