The Power of Community in Supporting Mental Health For Mental Health Awareness Week – 12–18 May 2025 This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on community – a theme that hits close to home for anyone working in education. Because in schools, community isn’t...
For Teachers: A Walk a Day Keeps the Stress at Bay – Especially in Schools National Walking Month & Mental Health Awareness Month Let’s be honest school life rarely slows down. Whether you’re teaching, managing behaviour, planning lessons, or juggling a...
April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, is a reminder to treat ourselves with the same kindness we show others. But let’s be honest, when you’re truly stressed, hearing...
Job Description Looking for flexible supply teacher jobs in Grantham? Teachers UK is actively recruiting passionate and dedicated educators to join our network of supply teachers across Lincolnshire. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or seeking a career change...
As February progresses, many educators are evaluating their career paths, especially with the 28th February resignation deadline approaching. This pivotal date offers teachers the opportunity to transition out of their current roles by the end of the spring term,...
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill recently passed its second reading on 8 January 2025 and continues to progress through Parliament. This proposed legislation represents a significant step forward in safeguarding and supporting children’s welfare across...
Blue Monday, often dubbed the “saddest day of the year,” is a concept tied to mid-January when the combination of post-holiday blues, cold weather, and the return to routine can weigh heavily. For supply teachers, these challenges may feel even greater....
As the school year draws to a close, teachers across the UK breathe a collective sigh of relief. The summer holidays offer a much-needed break from the classroom’s demands and a chance to recharge before the new academic year begins. However, ensuring that this...
Operam Education Group – the BGF-backed education recruitment specialist – has completed its first acquisition in London, strengthening its geographical footprint in the South East. In the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions, the company has acquired Horizon...
School Business Leaders Awareness Day in England is held in June. This day aims to highlight the vital contributions of School Business Leaders and the importance of their role. What is the role of School Business Leaders? School Business Leaders ensure the smooth and...
10 findings from reports regarding teacher recruitment and retention 2024. Here we have presented 10 findings about teacher recruitment and retention facing schools in 2024, from a a variety of sources. Postgraduate teacher recruitment was 38% below target for the...
Snowdon climb raised money for charity We would like to congratulate and thank members of our Provide Education Team for their latest effort of ‘giving back’ to the community. Several team members did a charity Snowdon climb in mid-April when the weather was expected...
Its’ Mental health awareness week, running from the 13th to the 19th of May. Movement and Mental health Did you know this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is all about movement? So here we share how physical activity works on so many levels to help...
Firstly, May is National Share-a-Story month and this year’s theme is “A Feast of Stories.” What is National Share a Story Month 2024? Generally, National Share a Story Month takes place every year throughout the month of May to celebrate the power of storytelling....
As part of stress awareness month, we look at the growing concerns of teacher stress. We then focus on understanding stress and suggest some coping strategies. Teacher stress and findings from recent reports Before we go any further, we need to understand the...
As part of national autism week, we have devised a short teacher guide and tips on autism. Running from the 2nd to the 8th April, ‘Autism Acceptance Week’ is promoting peer awareness of autism. What is autism? A brief definition is that Autism or Autistic Spectrum...
Proactive Strategies for Managing Aggression in the Classroom Here we look at part 2 of understanding and managing aggression in the classroom. We have put together a 10 point guide of proactive strategies. Establish clear expectations and rules in the classroom....
Understanding aggression in the classroom can be a real challenge. Have you ever found yourself face-to-face with an angry student, unsure of how to defuse the situation? It’s a tough spot to be in, but it’s crucial that we address aggression head-on....
Its pension awareness week so here we look at some need-to-know information about teacher pensions. Pension awareness week was started to highlight that people in the UK are not saving enough for their futures. Currently in the UK, one in six are aged over 65 years....
It’s World Gratitude Day, on the 21st September, here’s some tips, which may help you with lesson planning if you intend to recognise on the day. Did you know that today is Random Act of Kindness Day? Did you know teaching children gratitude can help their...
International Literacy Day 8th September Did you know that International Literacy Day has been established since 1967? It was started in order to increase global awareness of the importance of literacy. Improved literacy is linked to better health, cognitive...
Awareness days are a great opportunity for pupils to explore new topics, and to generate some classroom variation. Awareness days often need planning, so we’ve summarised all key dates for the first academic term. September Awareness Days 6th National Read A Book Day...
Please download this Keeping Children Safe Government policy which was updated on 1st September 2023, read it carefully and keep for future reference. What is the status of this guidance for Keeping Children Safe ? This is statutory guidance from the Department for...
10 teacher preparation tips to help you start the new academic year. We hope you’ve enjoyed your summer break but now is the time to start thinking about those little tasks that will help you get a good start. So here are 10 teacher preparation tips to help you start...
Here is a quick A-level and GCSE results summary 2023, as well as how they compare to previous years. 10 need to know facts about A-level and GCSE results 2023. Numbers of A or A* grades awarded at A-level, have decreased by 27.2%. The number of top A-level grades...
This is a reminder to consider how you can plan some time over the summer to get ahead with your teacher CPD. Remember it’s part of your registration process and you can be at an advantage when applying for supply teaching jobs or permanent teacher roles. In addition,...
We’ve had an incredibly busy and successful year, supporting schools across the East Midlands, including Primary, Secondary, SEND and Early Years Learning. We have some exclusive vacancies for teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and tutors. Due to the...
Here we give you an update on the Cultural Education Plan. The intention to have a Cultural Education Plan was first released as part of the white paper: Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child. 10-point Cultural Education Plan summary...
10 teacher wellbeing tips to make the most of your summer holidays. It’s world wellbeing week. Learn how to return to school in September 2023, feeling refreshed and energised with our 10 teacher wellbeing tips. Plan when you are going to your CPD, and time...
A teacher guide on how to encourage pupils to read over the summer We are soon approaching the end of the exam period and the beginning of the summer holidays, so here we discuss how to encourage pupils to read more over the summer . Teachers, and supply teaching...
Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals to reduce their plastic waste throughout the month of July. By participating in Plastic Free July, you can help combat plastic pollution and contribute to a cleaner environment. There are numerous...
About Learning Disability Week This year, Learning Disability Week 2023 starts on the 19th and finishes on the 25th of June. The focus of this years is about ‘busting myths about living life with a learning disability.’ Did you know that people who have a learning...
About Drowning Prevention Week Did you know that the annual Drowning Prevention Week takes place from June 17th to June 24th 2023? It was started by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to help prevent the number of avoidable lives lost through drowning in the...
A reminder of Gender definitions Here we have a teacher guide to gender definitions. We now live in a society that embraces individuality, rather than generalisations according to the mainstream. A person is encouraged to have a sense of self due to how they feel,...
Did you know that International Butterfly Awareness Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of June every year? This year International Butterfly Awareness Day is on the 3rd of June. Teaching Opportunities Firstly, it provides an opportunity to teach children about...
Here we look at NFER summary for teachers but who are NFER? NFER stands for the National Foundation for Educational Research. They research various aspects within the education sector and released a report in March 2023. The report: Teacher Labour Market in England,...
The 15th of May to Sunday the 21st of May is Mental Health Awareness Week. Fortunately, there is a growing awareness and willingness to talk about mental health issues, however we can always go further. Mental health awareness week seeks to encourage everyone to talk...
Have you heard of Europe day and how it started? Europe Day is held on the 9th of May every year throughout the world and celebrates unity across Europe. It first came about when French foreign minister Robert Schuman made an important speech where he set out the idea...
Did you know that May is National Share-a-Story Month? Started by The Federation of Children’s Book Groups in the 1960s, it was created to encourage children to read more. We all know that if you can get a child to read more, they will have better academic outcomes....
What is Schools Alumni Week? You may not be aware that the first ever Schools Alumni Week is being held from April 24th to the 28th 2023. It is being launched by Future First, an education charity to highlight the need for pupils to have relatable role models....
National Early Years Teacher Day Did you know today is National Early Years Teacher Day? It is an opportunity to celebrate Early Years Teachers and the setting they work in. Early Years Teachers are specialists with youngsters up to the age of 5 years old. Graduates...
Did you know that April is stress awareness month? Since 1992, stress awareness month has been held to raise awareness to decrease stigma, increase understanding and encourage people to talk. For teaching staff, including early years, primary, secondary and college...
Here we look at the benefits of school gardens and how to get started. Did you know Community Garden Week, 2023 starts today? If you are a supply teacher, primary school teacher, T.A or are a SEN teacher or SEND Teaching Assistant, you may already be involved in...
Who should read the School Art Syllabus report? Here we explore the latest report on School Art Syllabus. Are you an art teacher, primary teacher, SEN teacher or supply teacher with responsibility for art education? Did you know that Ofsted recently published a...
ECTs first teaching jobs Here we look at finding your first ECT job. Are you an Early Careers Teacher, almost at the end of your university course? Are you looking for an ECT role, either a permanent ECT job or a supply ECT teaching placement? Firstly, you may be...
When and what is ‘British Science Week’ ? Did you know British Science Week 2023, runs for 10 days from the 10th to the 19th of March? It celebrates science, technology, engineering as well as maths and is run by the British Science Association. This...
Here we have a SEND report summary based on the government paper released recently. Are you a SEND teacher, a SENCo or primary teacher, either permanent or supply? If so, you may be interested in our 10 need to know facts about this long-awaited government SEND...
About World Book Day World Book Day is celebrated on the 2nd March 2023 with the theme this year of making it YOUR World Book Day. Organised by the United Nation’s Education and Science sector, it first started in the UK in 1997. It helps teachers, T.A.s, supply...
Its Eating Disorder Awareness Week and here we look at information for teachers and free resource links. What is Eating Disorder Awareness Week and why do we need to discuss it in schools? Eating Disorder Awareness week centres on educating people on spotting the...
Apprentice of the Year: Poppy Burnside We are delighted to announce that the Young Professionals Apprentice of the Year 2023, was won by OEG’s very own Poppy Burnside. You may not be aware that this was the inaugural event for the Young Professional Awards, Insider,...
About Children’s Mental Health Week This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, from Feb 6th to the 12th. It’s an ideal time for Teachers and Teaching Assistants as well as Senior leadership teams to focus on children’s wellbeing. The theme this year is...
Its NSPCC Number Day in the UK! Did you know that on Friday 3 February 2023 its NSPCC Number Day? This is an opportunity for teachers and T.A.s to focus on maths whilst fundraising. What is NSPCC Number Day? The idea of NSPCC is to raise awareness of abuse of children...
What it is the Big Schools’ Birdwatch? Did you know that from the 6th of January to the 20th of February, you can be a part of the Big Schools’ Birdwatch? Firstly, the big birdwatch is a national event that takes place annually to log numbers of birds that...
Why not teach school pupils about Chinese New Year 2023? Firstly, it can be a great opportunity for teachers and supply teachers to offer lots of different and fun activities. You can try to do some artwork, learn about Chinese culture, learn about Chinese foods as...
Sexism in schools: the rise of Andrew Tate. Why has sexism in schools become so relevant now? Did you know that schools have reported an increase in sexism, sexual abuse and hatred towards girls? In addition, are you aware of the recent Ofsted report? The report found...
Life after Leadership: part 2 Here we introduce you to our next podcast episode – Life after Leadership: 2, the follow-up to our earlier Life after Leadership. Our interviewee, is Gay Wales, an experienced leader of strategic change who is passionate about...
How to write and stick to New Year Resolutions Did you know that about half of New Year resolutions that we make fail? We may start the year with good intentions only for them to fall off our agenda. Most of us, including teachers and supply teachers have busy...
How teaching staff can unwind over the Christmas period. Did you know that it not that uncommon for teachers, TAs and other teaching staff to put their pupils before themselves? Consequently, this can make many have difficulty unwinding. Sometimes teaching staff can...
A summary of our latest podcast episode – Life after Leadership Here we take a look at life after leadership: Firstly, leaving an education leadership role can be a difficult transition. In addition, it can be hard to know when the right time to leave is, and...
What is Computer Science Education week? Firstly, do you know this week is Computer Science Education week? Do you know how did it start and why? Starting in 2009 by the Association for Computing, it is a global event that now focuses on the importance of computer...
As the FIFA World Cup started at the weekend, we thought we would list 10 of the best teaching football World Cup teaching ideas. Using world cup themed lesson plans is a great way to engage students. I think you will agree that there will be a lot of students who...
Here we have listed a 10-point teachers’ workplace bullying management guide. Did you know that this week is anti-bullying week? You may have read are previous guide to managing bullying amongst pupils. If not, whether you are a teacher, TA, or teaching support staff,...
Episode 3: Leadership through change and adapting to an ever-changing educational world with Tanya Watts The education landscape is ever-changing. In particular, over the last two years, we’ve seen more tremendous change than ever. Furthermore, it takes strong...
Did you know that today is Social Media Kindness Day? This day has been set up in honour of the late Love Island UK presenter Caroline Flack. Sadly, Caroline was reported to have suffered from online abuse and “trolling” which contributed to her state of mind and...
Here we look at a recent attainment gap study, led jointly by University College London and the Sutton Trust. The study tracked 13,000 pupils in England through the pandemic and aims to follow them in the coming years. As you have probably guessed, the study concluded...
Here we go again! Another guide to the recently appointed new Education Minister. Did you know that this is the fifth Minister for Education in the last 3 months? Sadly, it’s hard to keep up to date with government changes and different ministers of whose doing what....
Organised Teacher Guide – some tips and free downloadable digital calendar with holidays and awareness days to help with lesson planning. If you look at any advice or tips on how to be a better teacher, the one thing on all lists is organisation. For any...
World Mental Health Day aims to make people aware of the importance of mental health and to help de-stigmatise it. First celebrated in 1992, organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, the theme this year is to ‘Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a...
Education Leadership abroad is explored in the second instalment of our podcast series – Inspirational Education Leaders. Episode 2: International Schools: The challenge of Leading Abroad with Clive Rogers If you have ever considered leading a school abroad but have...
Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve...
New Education Minister New Education Minister: Did you know there have been 4 different Ministers for Education in the last 2 months? It’s hard to keep up to date with changes but everyone is hoping the latest one stays for, much needed stability. So, to help you keep...
School budget pressures School budget pressures and their impact can be complex to understand and can change depending on a range of factors. The pressures can affect curriculum delivery to building repairs. A recent study by ‘The Institute of Fiscal...
T.A. interview questions Its Teaching Assistant’s Day and here, we look at the 6 most common areas of T.A. interview questions. A Teaching Assistant’s role involves many skills and attributes, but common themes emerge of what interviewers may want to explore in an...
SEND pupils and the Queen’s death SEND pupils and the Queen’s death; so many of us are feeling sad and it can be difficult to explain. So, here is a storyboard for SEND teachers to explain all the events and feelings about the Queen’s death. We have...
Children and the Queen’s death – how teachers can support children Children and the Queen’s death: The death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered much sadness across the country and beyond. Reports of her death and funeral arrangements dominate the news as...
Introducing OELR’s new Education Leaders Podcast We have had an amazing response following the premiere of our new Education Leaders Podcast series – Inspirational Education Leaders. So we wanted make sure you are not missing out on our monthly podcast series....
Mathematics is not about following rules, it’s about playing—and exploring, fighting, looking for clues, and sometimes even breaking things, according to Dan Finkel. In this playful, inspiring talk, the founder of Math for Love offers teachers and parents alike a...
GCSE Results Summary Here we have compiled a GCSE results summary containing 10 need to know facts about this year’s results performance compared to other years, as well as regional differences. Top grades in GCSE results have fallen since last year by 3%. The...
Results summary 2022 Results summary for 2022, with facts and figures about ‘a’ level results compared to previous years and what this tells us. Here are interesting facts about our results summary 2022. Facts about the popularity of subjects Mathematics was the most...
ECT supply teaching tips. We asked our supply ECTs for their best ECT supply teaching tips and here is our top 5. ECT Supply Teaching Tips: “Research some recruitment agencies before you register, spending the time to choose a good agency will save you time in the...
Forget home economics and standardised tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education...
Finding the right role as an ECT Our ECT tips guides you through how to find your first supply teaching role Your ECT tips on finding the right role for you is important as its essential you are placed in the best role to begin with because your first teaching...
WHY ECTS SHOULD CHOOSE SUPPLY TEACHING? Starting your career as an ECT and working as a supply teacher gives you the perfect platform to gain real classroom experience, whilst getting all the support you need to help you through your induction year. ECTs tell us that...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much — including hundreds of schools, where the country’s children were forging their futures — but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity. In a deeply moving talk,...
Here are our 10 findings on the attainment gap and on pupils who are most affected due to the impact of Covid, according to latest research. Latest research Latest research compared current academic attainment with 2019 levels. The Nuffield Foundation-funded study...
The safety of children and young people is paramount, and Teachers UK is committed to implementing the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) procedures and arrangements. We will comply with the DBS Code of Practice and National Care Standards guidance regarding the correct...
All organisations that process personal data are required to comply with data protection legislation. This includes in particular the Data Protection Act 1998 (or its successor) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (together the ‘Data Protection Laws’). The...
10 tips to cool down Do you know how to keep children cool in the pending heatwave? As we will see temperatures soar in the early part of this week, we have listed 10 tips to help keep children cool. 10 tips to cool down are summarised from the advice issued from the...
Operam Education Group (OEG) is committed to providing a high level of service to our customers. If you do not receive satisfaction from us, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE If you have a complaint,...
This policy gives details of what action we will take when such concerns are raised with us and should be raised alongside our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Complaints Policy, Safer Recruitment policy and Whistleblowing policy. Allegations &...
10 reasons/tips on teacher CPD over the summer. 10 reasons/tips on teacher CPD should get you thinking how you can plan some time over the summer to get ahead. Ofsted states that teacher CPD needs to be “aligned with the curriculum, and the extent to which this...
Teachers UK and Provide Education East Midlands are proud to announce that we will be running a Level One Team Teach course in July 2022. We will be running the six hour course on the 25th July 2022 (09:30 – 16:30) at our Centre of Excellence, Edwinstowe House,...
How to encourage and improve writing within Primary schools. Improve writing within Primary schools:10 tips/resources for teaching staff to encourage and improve writing within Primary schools. Its national writing day and we all know how much the pandemic has...
Here we have put together 10 facts teachers should know about student maths’ anxiety. Students and maths’ anxiety:10 key facts teachers should know. Do you know what maths’ anxiety is? Maths’ anxiety is a negative response to maths which produces an...
An excellent example of leadership within education, with over 2 million views it’s a clear TED Talk favourite. On Linda Cliatt-Wayman’s first day as principal at a failing high school in North Philadelphia, she was determined to lay down the law. But she soon...
10 facts School Leaders should know about the sustainability and climate change paper. 10 facts School Leaders should know about the sustainability and climate change paper, as we celebrate School Business Leaders’ Day. On the 10th June 2022, we celebrate National...
World Environmental Day 2022 Its world environmental day and for 2022, the theme is there is ‘Only One Earth’. Started by the United Nations to raise awareness of environmental issues across the globe, World Environmental Day encourages people to act to protect our...
Here are our 10 ways to teach pupils media literacy. Media literacy is the understanding of information via radio, film, tv, gaming, influencers, and especially social media, heavily used by so many young people. According to a recent report by the All-Party...
Here is our ECT guide on how to write your CV, what to include and how to present it; we have a link to our free ECT digital handbook or you can view our ECT support section here. In our digital handbook, we have done our best to support ECTs to prepare them for their...
We are delighted to announce our Operam Education Leadership Recruitment launch, which is a new bespoke service offering from the Operam Education Group, that focuses on sourcing and hiring inspirational leaders for their current and future partner clients. Although...
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