A study by YouGov has found that 55 per cent of teachers believe morale to be “low” or “very low”, while
71 per cent feel “rarely” or “never” trusted by the government (compared to 54 per cent in 2010). Read the full story here.
The poll, commissioned by the National Union of Teachers, said that teachers disagree with policies such as on qualifications reform and the primary phonics test.
Notably, part of the reason for such a drop in morale seems to be linked to the feeling that government consultation with the profession is inadequate and meaningless. As an example, 81 per cent of teachers in the YouGov study said there had not been sufficient consultation on the EBacc plans.
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