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A Guest Post by Chelsea Cannon, Former Primary School Teacher & Current Client Consultant at Compass Education UK Summary The Breaking Point: When Teaching Becomes Unsustainable If you’re searching for ways to reduce teacher workload, this data shows it’s possible to reclaim up to 50% of your admin time. I’m hoping my story might offer a perspective worth considering. Picture this: It’s Sunday evening, and instead of relaxing before the week ahead, you’re juggling five different browser tabs, three separate login systems, and a stack of reports that need completing by Monday morning. Sounds familiar? This was my reality as a primary school teacher. According to the NASUWT’s Big Question Survey 2024, just under half (48%) of teachers reported that their workload had increased

World Book Day is here, and this year’s theme is something I wish I’d embraced much earlier in life—Read Your Way. It’s all about encouraging children to explore reading on their own terms, in their own style, at their own pace. There is a book out there for everyone, and when we find the right one that truly speaks to us and pulls us into a story or a topic we actually care about, reading stops being a chore and starts being an adventure. Hi, I’m Andreea and I’m part of the marketing team here at Compass Education UK & Ireland, where each day is an adventure to helping learning thrive. Key Takeaways My Reading Journey I should know this, because I was once

As a former teacher, I understand the difficulties schools face during the festivities. The holiday season approaches, and schools often face the challenge of keeping pupils engaged and motivated to attend classes.  With the allure of festive celebrations and winter break just around the corner, maintaining attendance can be a tricky task. However, there are several proactive measures that schools can take to ensure that pupils remain focused on their learning in the run-up to Christmas: 1. Communicate Effectively Maintain open lines of communication between teachers, pupils, and parents. Clearly communicate the importance of attendance during the weeks leading up to the holidays and the impact it can have on academic progress. Address any concerns or issues promptly to ensure that students feel supported.

Bittersweet Memories I loved being in the classroom. I loved the frenetic energy that filled the room during an exciting lesson. I loved the creativity, the freedom to deeply explore topics and the ad hoc back and forth with a curious set of students that could erupt at any moment. Teaching is a wonderful profession: it is fast-paced, engaging and you will never have two days the same. But I left teaching 4 years ago to pursue a career in EdTech. Unfortunately, the technology landscape in education until recently was detrimental to not only the provision teachers can offer, but also the ability to keep up with the stringent bureaucracy that the profession requires. Watching my football team, Arsenal, can be bad enough most