Quality of education trends shown in new report

A report conducted by Edurio and the Confederation of School Trusts has found that pupils feel less happy at school and are less likely to find what they learn interesting than three years ago, while staff are more likely to report bullying or physical violence.

The 'High Education and Inclusive Education 2024' report suggested that only 32 per cent of students polled were likely to recommend their school to others.

Drawing on five years of national data, it offers valuable insights into how schools are addressing key challenges in inclusivity and engagement, identifying both strengths and areas for improvement.

Dame Alison Peacock, chief executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, said: “The decline in respect and trust that the profession is experiencing, alongside the increase in pupil violence reported here, is particularly worrying.

“It has been associated with decreasing mental health and wellbeing among our teachers and leaders and growing teacher shortages in our country and beyond – teacher shortages that we simply cannot afford if we are to thrive as a society.”

The report is based on data from three surveys of staff, pupils and parents, with more than 245,000 respondents in total.

Some of the key topics addressed include examining national trends, teacher support, pupil engagement, and parental involvement.

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