Wales counts cost of stress-related sick days

Councils in Wales have been counting the cost of the stress-related sickness of its staff and teachers, with one county revealing it had spent over one million pounds covering sick days. Continue Reading

Survey discovers most misspelt word in the English language

9 August 2010—A new survey has discovered that ‘separate’ is the most misspelt word in the English language, the Telegraph reports. The word topped the list thanks to people commonly mistaking the first ‘a’ for an ‘e’. Continue Reading

Teacher Support Cymru develops links with School-based Counselling

Teacher Support Cymru (TSC) met with the School-based Counselling service recently to develop links between the two organisations. Continue Reading

Teachers in Wales, what's your marathon?

For some teachers every lesson can be a marathon, but unlike most runners they won’t be getting a medal or applause when they cross the finish line. Instead they will continue to be bullied, stressed, overworked, in debt or even worse. You can help support these teachers by taking one of our reserved places in upcoming UK marathon events. Continue Reading

Job opening: Volunteer Coordinator

Amotivated self-starter is required to raise awareness for a leading charity in Wales dedicated to providing advice, information, counselling and coaching to teachers and lecturers via telephone and online services. 17.5 hours per week 12 month contract – renewable subject to funding £20,000 pro rata, plus pension Continue Reading

Volunteer Coordinator Wanted

Teacher Support Cymru has successfully been awarded funding to employ a Volunteer Coordinator from the ‘Volunteering in Wales’ fund. Continue Reading



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We want to see UK staffrooms, classrooms, school office spaces and other places teachers spend their work day.

Beyond the School Gate

Beyond the School Gate

Barriers between teachers and parents still exist and can lead to stress and anxiety on both sides. We look at how to overcome them.

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Wheel of Wellbeing

Juggling work and life obligations is all about finding the right balance. You can find out how you fare with this interactive tool.



 

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