The most read article of the week was ‘Teacher Pay Deal for 2026 and Beyond. What’s Going on?’ by @edaptuk.bsky.social 📚 It was read by 16% of Teacher Tappers! 🌟

Which part of teaching has surprised you most? 😱 Teachers said...how much time goes on non-teaching tasks! 49% of primary & 41% of secondary teachers said this. 'How tiring it is' and 'how often things change' followed.

Did you know 60% of secondary teachers have to switch classrooms at least once a week? Who else feels like they need a suitcase on wheels for all their supplies? 😅 Let us know how often you're on the move! ⬇️📦

Why do we ask for the name of your school on the app? 🤔 Our co-founder Laura, explains why 👇

The Teacher Tapp Behaviour Tracker is back! 📊 This time we asked teachers how pupil behaviour has changed since they started at their current school... Secondary teachers are twice as likely as primary teachers to say behaviour has improved (26% vs 13%). 👀

The School Surveys team are out and about! 🧡 📍 Education People Show, Kent 📆 12th November Head of School Surveys, June Stevenson is chairing a panel on SEND changes and sharing new insights.

Only 29% of teachers have seen their directed time hours budget (18% of primary and 39% of secondary). Even when they have access, many feel it doesn’t reflect their actual workload (39% primary, 41% secondary) 📊

This week, Teacher Tappers were keen to read about our research conducted with the EEF on jobs and what incentivises teachers to change schools 📚 You can read it here! 👇 bit.ly/482lQMs

The number 67 isn’t just a page - it’s now slang! 😳 79% of secondary and 71% of primary teachers heard students using “6-7” in a typical week. Some even requested it painted on their faces for the end-of-term disco 🎉

Know a teacher who’s a total star? 🌟 Nominate them (or yourself!) for a Teacher Tapp Star Box 🎁 full of treats + Tapp goodies. We’re picking 15 winners between 7th–30th Nov! 💚 🔗 bit.ly/3Lwi0T2

AI use in schools is increasing rapidly, but policies aren’t keeping pace 🤖 Only 22% of primary and 32% of secondary teachers report having an AI policy. Not all have read it and some are unsure if one exists.

Loving my @teachertapp.bsky.social goodies that arrived today. Thank you #TeacherTapp

Teachers in England could reclaim 750,000 hours a week if they skipped marking they felt isn’t useful 😳📝 Imagine what could be done with all that extra time!

Want to know more about the new curriculum changes? Listen to our Head of Community, @heymrshallahan.bsky.social, explain 💬 🎧 Listen to the full clip here: bit.ly/43i5ZXA

Distracting others is the top reason for sanctions in schools 👀 It caused 53% of behaviour points in both primary and secondary - proving sometimes it’s the little things that cause the biggest chaos! 😱

We have our winners! 🚨 Check your tickets on the Teacher Tapp app to see if you’re one of ten winners of a £100 gift card! 🌟

Thousands of you helped us run the largest ever study of what makes teaching jobs attractive. Spoiler: it’s not slogans about “valuing staff wellbeing” - it’s tangible change: time, flexibility, and support. New research powered by Teacher Tapp & the EEF 👉 bit.ly/3JunNb

Happy Halloween, Tappers! 🎃 We’re asking hauntingly good questions over on the app 👻👀 Don’t miss out! Head over now 👉 bit.ly/DownloadTeacherTapp

A Teacher Tapper asked if their back-to-school bug was actually common 🤧 Turns out… yes! 80% of you caught at least one cold since September. That’s a LOT of tissues & lemon drinks! 🍋🧻

Every teacher has that one story… 😱 We asked: “What’s the scariest thing you’ve seen at school (that was funny later)?" Over 1,500 Tappers replied from slapstick chaos to ‘haunted’ classrooms. Here are the best tales… 👻✨

I just can’t resist a survey! It’s good to have a voice. @teachertapp.bsky.social

🚨 76% of teachers saw poor behaviour in their last lesson. In 40% of those, learning stopped altogether. Behaviour isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s the foundation of great teaching. Watch the latest episode from @TeacherTapp + @Inner_Drive 🎥👇

Teachers don’t just want “wellbeing” promises - they want real improvements. 30% protected PPA time, smaller classes, or free healthcare were each as appealing as a 10% pay rise 👀 New research powered by Teacher Tapp & the EEF 👉 bit.ly/3JunNb7

Yesterday we gave you your teacher-approved watchlist...today it’s one for the bookworms 📚 Thousands of Tappers shared what they’ve been reading - from thrillers to memoirs - and these were the most-recommended reads! ✨

40% of secondary schools send reports without any bespoke sentences – instead, pupils receive words from a comment bank or numbered grades only 📝 In comparison, almost every primary school has the class teacher write at least one bespoken sentence about the students (94%).

Half-term = sofa, snacks, and serious TV time 🍿 But what’s actually worth watching? Over 2,700 Tappers shared their top recent picks...here’s your half-term viewing list! 📺

Plans to create a new layer of statutory support for pupils with additional needs in mainstream schools have stronger backing from Sendcos than from other teachers, a @teachertapp.bsky.social poll reveals

Teacher Tapp swag! I love @teachertapp.bsky.social and their daily questions. It helps me feel connected to my profession.

LAST CHANCE to win a treat this October! 👻🎉 Just answer 10 questions on the app and you'll receive a hauntingly good ticket into the prize draw to win one of ten £100 vouchers 🎃 Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4h39mXZ

The most read article of the week was ‘Texting parents about number of school days their child has missed can lead to small improvements in attendance’ by @theeef.bsky.social 📚 14% of Tappers clicked and read it last week!

Fewer teachers say their school has an easy-to-read behaviour policy (49% vs 59% in 2022) or displays it around the school (42% vs 50%). Are behaviour policies visible and accessible where they matter most? 🤔

Accountability stress is down slightly (11% → 9%), but the bigger picture? 94% of teachers are feeling stressed or unhappy about something at work. If you’re frazzled, it’s not just you. 😥

86% of teachers have unlimited black & white photocopying… but 1-in-4 hit limits on colour copies! ✋

Would blinds be an improvement to your classroom? 🤔

🎃 Tapp if you dare! Answer 10 questions this October and you could bag a fang-tastic £100 voucher! 💸 10 winners. No tricks, just treats! Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4h39mXZ

For the first time in our research, a majority of teachers are using AI in their work - 58% say they’ve used an AI tool to help with school tasks (up from 31% last year). Those who’ve never used AI? Just 11% - more than halved from 31% in 2023 🤖

Caption this...best one wins bragging rights! We’ll start 👀 Head over to the app for some devious questions... #Traitors

From teachers on screens to students on screens… how much homework is actually online? 💻 KS2 and secondary lead the way, but even 25% of EYFS/KS1 homework is now digital.

The most read article of the week was ‘What do others do… Meaningful Meetings’ by @rachelpixl.bsky.social 📚 11% of school leaders read the blog, and 8% of classroom teachers read it this week!

75% of schools with proms set conditions for entry — most often behaviour or attendance. And over 1-in-10 schools don’t hold proms at all! Are “prom passports” now the norm in schools? 🤔

This year’s Reception intake (born 2020–21) is arriving with some big challenges. 👶 85% of teachers say some pupils aren’t yet toilet-trained — and 1-in-3 say 5+ pupils still need support. In schools facing this, 78% say staffing levels aren’t enough.

How popular is the new reading test? We dive into the Teacher Tapp data 📉

Want a treat this October? WIN one of ten £100 vouchers! 🎃 Just answer 10 questions on the app and you'll receive a hauntingly good ticket into the prize draw 👻 Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4h39mXZ

Do you know how well new pupils are settling in — and how confident parents feel in your communication? The Settling In Survey gives you insights from parents with a quick, free survey: 🟠 How pupils are adjusting 🟠 How parents feel about school communication 🟠 Clear, actionable reports

Did you know 80% of teachers would feel uncomfortable arguing for a higher salary? 💰 The gender split proved interesting: 83% of women agreed they would feel uncomfortable – only 67% of men agreed.

👶 Most schools invite parents to plays & assemblies – but do teachers get the same chance? Teaching staff are four times more likely than senior leaders to have time-off requests refused. 🟢 82% got paid time off 🟠 11% were allowed the time unpaid 🔴 7% were refused

The most read article of the week was ‘School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Attention, Participation, and Memory’ by @adamboxereducation.bsky.social 📚

91% of teachers are concerned about the influence of figures like Andrew Tate, the same as last year. But schools are taking steps to tackle the problem: 62% of secondaries are taking action, such as assemblies, and 27% of primaries are doing the same.

Engaging parents positively is vital - but often challenging. We’re offering all schools the free Settling In Survey for parents of new starters (available until half term). It explores how children have settled, communication and feedback opportunities. Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/SettlingInSurvey

Back in 2018, when we first asked, very few schools limited out-of-hours emails. While still a minority position, the policy has grown in popularity – with 18% of schools not allowing emails to be sent on evenings, weekends or both ❌✉️