🫵New data on allegations against teachers🫵
@edaptuk.bsky.social recently carried out some research with our friends @teachertapp.bsky.social to find out what is really going on in schools and whether the problem is as serious as our casework data suggests...a🧵1/8
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@edaptuk.bsky.social recently carried out some research with our friends @teachertapp.bsky.social to find out what is really going on in schools and whether the problem is as serious as our casework data suggests...a🧵1/8
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🚨14% of teachers in state secondary schools faced an allegation from a student or parent.
🚫1 in 4 schools suspended a member of staff.
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🗣️Almost 1 in 4 (23%) headteachers were the subject of allegations.
☹️Those working in schools with higher proportions of children on FSM were more likely to be subject to an allegation.
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📈Complaints to the Teaching Regulation Agency also rose by 60%.
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💷Most teachers will be suspended on full pay during this process whilst schools have to find cover for classes.
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