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More teachers turn to Support Network for help21 Jul 2008

More teachers and education professionals turned to the Teacher Support Network Group for assistance between April and June than during the same time last year, the charity has reported.

Statistics from their second quarterly report of 2008 show that the Group experienced 26,569 interactions with users during the three-month period, compared to 22,817 the same time last year and 23,032 between January and March 2008.

Highlights from the Teacher Support Cymru Second Quarterly Report for 200821 Jul 2008

Teachers in Wales still feeling the credit crunch effect; Over £380 more granted per person than in England
Money, grants and loans enquiries have remained high this quarter, making up 16.7 per cent of all calls to Teacher Support Cymru.

Teacher Support Network Second 2008 Quarterly Report Highlights21 Jul 2008

Rising class sizes but more time spent on admin than students or research – life as a 21st century lecturer
Polling conducted by the College and University Support Network (CUSN) and UCU revealed that administration dominates lecturers’ workloads.

Urgent appeal for teachers in need18 Jul 2008

help teachers in need during this difficult economic time Can you help a teacher in need at this difficult time?

Help Givingaclick become a registered charity!18 Jul 2008

Help Givingaclick become a registered charity!

The money raised on the door will be equally divided between the charities taking part, Scope, Indigenous People, Teacher Support Network, Cooltan Arts, Romanian Relief and Givingaclick.

Take our survey on proposed new search powers for teachers 14 Jul 2008

This week, Sir Alan Steer submitted his ‘Behaviour Review'. His recommendations could have far-reaching implications for the work of teachers, including a greater emphasis on them searching pupils contained in the 2006 Violent Crime Reduction Act.

Kick back and relax with Teacher Support Network14 Jul 2008

It may be hard to tell when looking at the grey skies and wet roads through the window but the school summer holidays are almost with us.

After three long terms of learning, pupils are for a few sacred weeks the responsibility of their parents - leaving their teachers able to find more time for themselves: time dedicated to their own health, hobbies, friends or families.

The UK may not have the climate to guarantee six weeks of unadulterated sunbathing, but those of us who work in the classroom do at least have some time now to dedicate to themselves.

Teacher Support Cymru concerned by attacks on Welsh teachers09 Jul 2008

On Tuesday, the Welsh Conservatives revealed that the number of exclusions for attacks on teachers has almost doubled in four years.

According to the latest available figures, there were 982 exclusions owing to assault or violence in 2006, compared with 514 in 2003.

Responding to the figures, Teacher Support Cymru Chief Executive Patrick Nash said: "This is a very worrying development for Welsh teachers. Such attacks can have a devastating effect on both the emotional wellbeing and professional confidence of its victims.

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