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Headteachers are the stars behind the script! They are the most likely to have been the narrators in the school nativity 💬
Who did you play in your school nativity? Share your role with us! 👑🐑👼
Who did you play in your school nativity? Share your role with us! 👑🐑👼
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Headteachers are the stars behind the script! They are the most likely to have been the narrators in the school nativity 💬
Who did you play in your school nativity? Share your role with us! 👑🐑👼
Who did you play in your school nativity? Share your role with us! 👑🐑👼
Teachers who’ve had training in parental communication are more likely to feel very confident calling home.
For negative calls, confidence jumps from 18% (no training) to 24% (with training) — a meaningful boost for a tricky part of the job.
Has your school offered this training?👇
For negative calls, confidence jumps from 18% (no training) to 24% (with training) — a meaningful boost for a tricky part of the job.
Has your school offered this training?👇
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Teachers who’ve had training in parental communication are more likely to feel very confident calling home.
For negative calls, confidence jumps from 18% (no training) to 24% (with training) — a meaningful boost for a tricky part of the job.
Has your school offered this training?👇
For negative calls, confidence jumps from 18% (no training) to 24% (with training) — a meaningful boost for a tricky part of the job.
Has your school offered this training?👇
The most read article this week was from @tesmagazine.bsky.social on leadership wellbeing.
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
December 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The most read article this week was from @tesmagazine.bsky.social on leadership wellbeing.
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
How often are teachers expected to mark books - and how?
Laura digs into the data in the latest InnerTapp episode.
Watch the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
Laura digs into the data in the latest InnerTapp episode.
Watch the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
How often are teachers expected to mark books - and how?
Laura digs into the data in the latest InnerTapp episode.
Watch the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
Laura digs into the data in the latest InnerTapp episode.
Watch the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
Teacher Wrapped 2025 is in: 39 meetings, 436 patience breaths, 1,598 missing pens and 1,027 photocopied worksheets.
… and you made it through! 🌟
(NOT real Teacher Tapp data 🤓)
… and you made it through! 🌟
(NOT real Teacher Tapp data 🤓)
December 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Teacher Wrapped 2025 is in: 39 meetings, 436 patience breaths, 1,598 missing pens and 1,027 photocopied worksheets.
… and you made it through! 🌟
(NOT real Teacher Tapp data 🤓)
… and you made it through! 🌟
(NOT real Teacher Tapp data 🤓)
“Elevator” or “lift”? “Cookie” or “biscuit”? 🤔
Our Tapper-informed data on Americanisms in UK classrooms was featured in USA Today News! 📰
Check out what we found and see how British classrooms are picking up American phrases 👉 bit.ly/49JUIDt
Our Tapper-informed data on Americanisms in UK classrooms was featured in USA Today News! 📰
Check out what we found and see how British classrooms are picking up American phrases 👉 bit.ly/49JUIDt
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Elevator” or “lift”? “Cookie” or “biscuit”? 🤔
Our Tapper-informed data on Americanisms in UK classrooms was featured in USA Today News! 📰
Check out what we found and see how British classrooms are picking up American phrases 👉 bit.ly/49JUIDt
Our Tapper-informed data on Americanisms in UK classrooms was featured in USA Today News! 📰
Check out what we found and see how British classrooms are picking up American phrases 👉 bit.ly/49JUIDt
How manageable is teachers’ parent-contact workload? ✉️📞
33% of primary and 37% of secondary teachers say parent contact is “very manageable”.
In schools where teachers can’t be emailed directly messages are filtered through the office - that figure jumps to 47%.
33% of primary and 37% of secondary teachers say parent contact is “very manageable”.
In schools where teachers can’t be emailed directly messages are filtered through the office - that figure jumps to 47%.
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
How manageable is teachers’ parent-contact workload? ✉️📞
33% of primary and 37% of secondary teachers say parent contact is “very manageable”.
In schools where teachers can’t be emailed directly messages are filtered through the office - that figure jumps to 47%.
33% of primary and 37% of secondary teachers say parent contact is “very manageable”.
In schools where teachers can’t be emailed directly messages are filtered through the office - that figure jumps to 47%.
Reposted by Teacher Tapp
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Schools offering BOTH in-person and online appointments saw the highest rates of 100% attendance (13%), compared to:
💻 11% online-only
🗣️ 10% face-to-face.
Does this reflect your school? Let us know below 👇
💻 11% online-only
🗣️ 10% face-to-face.
Does this reflect your school? Let us know below 👇
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Schools offering BOTH in-person and online appointments saw the highest rates of 100% attendance (13%), compared to:
💻 11% online-only
🗣️ 10% face-to-face.
Does this reflect your school? Let us know below 👇
💻 11% online-only
🗣️ 10% face-to-face.
Does this reflect your school? Let us know below 👇
It's THAT time of year again ✨
Leave us your glitter-related hacks below so we can all get through this together!
Leave us your glitter-related hacks below so we can all get through this together!
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It's THAT time of year again ✨
Leave us your glitter-related hacks below so we can all get through this together!
Leave us your glitter-related hacks below so we can all get through this together!
52% of teachers say they are told how often to mark books ✍️
Does marking actually make a difference to student outcomes?
In our latest episode, Teacher Tapp + @innerdrive.bsky.social dig into what the evidence really says 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
Does marking actually make a difference to student outcomes?
In our latest episode, Teacher Tapp + @innerdrive.bsky.social dig into what the evidence really says 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
The Marking Reality Check | InnerTapp
Does marking actually make a difference to student outcomes? Let's find out what teachers think – and whether the research agrees with them! What is InnerTapp? Well, we've teamed up with Teacher Tapp to explore the disconnect between policy and classroom reality. Join us as we ask, are schools ready to act on what the evidence and teachers’ experiences clearly show? With InnerTapp: What Teachers Know. What Studies Show. See more from us on the Teacher CPD Academy: https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/ Join the Teacher Tapp panel via the App Store
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December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
52% of teachers say they are told how often to mark books ✍️
Does marking actually make a difference to student outcomes?
In our latest episode, Teacher Tapp + @innerdrive.bsky.social dig into what the evidence really says 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
Does marking actually make a difference to student outcomes?
In our latest episode, Teacher Tapp + @innerdrive.bsky.social dig into what the evidence really says 👉 bit.ly/3Xy7iye
The elves have arrived at the Teacher Tapp Towers…and they’ve got an iPad to give away! ✨
Answer 10 questions on the app from the 1st December until the 17th December, and you'll receive a ticket into the December prize draw.
Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4rvqA5g
Answer 10 questions on the app from the 1st December until the 17th December, and you'll receive a ticket into the December prize draw.
Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4rvqA5g
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The elves have arrived at the Teacher Tapp Towers…and they’ve got an iPad to give away! ✨
Answer 10 questions on the app from the 1st December until the 17th December, and you'll receive a ticket into the December prize draw.
Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4rvqA5g
Answer 10 questions on the app from the 1st December until the 17th December, and you'll receive a ticket into the December prize draw.
Ts&Cs: bit.ly/4rvqA5g
Reposted by Teacher Tapp
Pride of place on the tree again this year @teachertapp.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pride of place on the tree again this year @teachertapp.bsky.social
The top read this week from the EEF on self-regulation. 988 Teacher Tappers read it!
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
bit.ly/4gMwLvH
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
bit.ly/4gMwLvH
November 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The top read this week from the EEF on self-regulation. 988 Teacher Tappers read it!
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
bit.ly/4gMwLvH
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
bit.ly/4gMwLvH
When it’s time to belt out Shine Jesus Shine in assembly… turn that volume UP! 🔊
No wonder it was voted the favourite hymn by our primary tappers! 🙌
No wonder it was voted the favourite hymn by our primary tappers! 🙌
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When it’s time to belt out Shine Jesus Shine in assembly… turn that volume UP! 🔊
No wonder it was voted the favourite hymn by our primary tappers! 🙌
No wonder it was voted the favourite hymn by our primary tappers! 🙌
83% read a novel in the past year, and over half picked up a book on classroom practice.
Need something for your reading list? Our Tappers recommend The Hallmarked Man, The Thursday Murder Club and The Names 📚
Need something for your reading list? Our Tappers recommend The Hallmarked Man, The Thursday Murder Club and The Names 📚
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
83% read a novel in the past year, and over half picked up a book on classroom practice.
Need something for your reading list? Our Tappers recommend The Hallmarked Man, The Thursday Murder Club and The Names 📚
Need something for your reading list? Our Tappers recommend The Hallmarked Man, The Thursday Murder Club and The Names 📚
It's not too late to nominate a teacher to win one of our star boxes! ⭐️
Nominations end in 2 days - don't miss out!
Fill out the form today 🔗 bit.ly/3Lwi0T2
Nominations end in 2 days - don't miss out!
Fill out the form today 🔗 bit.ly/3Lwi0T2
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's not too late to nominate a teacher to win one of our star boxes! ⭐️
Nominations end in 2 days - don't miss out!
Fill out the form today 🔗 bit.ly/3Lwi0T2
Nominations end in 2 days - don't miss out!
Fill out the form today 🔗 bit.ly/3Lwi0T2
33% of primary teachers “often/constantly” think about resigning vs 26% of secondary 💼
Teachers whose last lesson was disrupted by behaviour are nearly twice as likely to “constantly” think about leaving (15% vs 8%) and much less likely to “rarely/never” consider it (32% vs 46%).
Teachers whose last lesson was disrupted by behaviour are nearly twice as likely to “constantly” think about leaving (15% vs 8%) and much less likely to “rarely/never” consider it (32% vs 46%).
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
33% of primary teachers “often/constantly” think about resigning vs 26% of secondary 💼
Teachers whose last lesson was disrupted by behaviour are nearly twice as likely to “constantly” think about leaving (15% vs 8%) and much less likely to “rarely/never” consider it (32% vs 46%).
Teachers whose last lesson was disrupted by behaviour are nearly twice as likely to “constantly” think about leaving (15% vs 8%) and much less likely to “rarely/never” consider it (32% vs 46%).
Weekend marking is rising again: 27% of teachers worked Saturday or Sunday this year (24% last year).
Classroom teachers feel it most, with 28% marking vs 20% of senior leaders 🖊️
Classroom teachers feel it most, with 28% marking vs 20% of senior leaders 🖊️
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Weekend marking is rising again: 27% of teachers worked Saturday or Sunday this year (24% last year).
Classroom teachers feel it most, with 28% marking vs 20% of senior leaders 🖊️
Classroom teachers feel it most, with 28% marking vs 20% of senior leaders 🖊️
The weather outside is frightful..but most teachers appear to be in warm classrooms!
However, of the 80% who said the school had put their heating on, only 26% have working radiators in their room 😬🥶
However, of the 80% who said the school had put their heating on, only 26% have working radiators in their room 😬🥶
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The weather outside is frightful..but most teachers appear to be in warm classrooms!
However, of the 80% who said the school had put their heating on, only 26% have working radiators in their room 😬🥶
However, of the 80% who said the school had put their heating on, only 26% have working radiators in their room 😬🥶
We’re at the Optimus Education MATS Summit this week! 💬
Swing by our stand to chat with June about all things School Surveys, and don’t miss co-founder Laura McInerney speaking on lessons from collaboration with inclusive trusts.
#oeMATS
Swing by our stand to chat with June about all things School Surveys, and don’t miss co-founder Laura McInerney speaking on lessons from collaboration with inclusive trusts.
#oeMATS
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We’re at the Optimus Education MATS Summit this week! 💬
Swing by our stand to chat with June about all things School Surveys, and don’t miss co-founder Laura McInerney speaking on lessons from collaboration with inclusive trusts.
#oeMATS
Swing by our stand to chat with June about all things School Surveys, and don’t miss co-founder Laura McInerney speaking on lessons from collaboration with inclusive trusts.
#oeMATS
The top read this week was one of Teacher Tapp’s special blogs all about the ECT experience! 13% of ECTs clicked and read last week 📚
Read it here: bit.ly/483TKRj
Read it here: bit.ly/483TKRj
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The top read this week was one of Teacher Tapp’s special blogs all about the ECT experience! 13% of ECTs clicked and read last week 📚
Read it here: bit.ly/483TKRj
Read it here: bit.ly/483TKRj
The results are in! Primary teachers’ top hymns are a mix of pure nostalgia and timeless classics 🎶
Topping the list: Shine Jesus Shine, Lord of the Dance, and Give Me Oil in My Lamp - with The Lord’s My Shepherd rounding it off in style 🙌
Which one gets your hall singing loudest?
Topping the list: Shine Jesus Shine, Lord of the Dance, and Give Me Oil in My Lamp - with The Lord’s My Shepherd rounding it off in style 🙌
Which one gets your hall singing loudest?
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The results are in! Primary teachers’ top hymns are a mix of pure nostalgia and timeless classics 🎶
Topping the list: Shine Jesus Shine, Lord of the Dance, and Give Me Oil in My Lamp - with The Lord’s My Shepherd rounding it off in style 🙌
Which one gets your hall singing loudest?
Topping the list: Shine Jesus Shine, Lord of the Dance, and Give Me Oil in My Lamp - with The Lord’s My Shepherd rounding it off in style 🙌
Which one gets your hall singing loudest?
"We don't empower expert teachers to go into the classroom and observe other teachers - and we don't empower observation of expert teachers."
Becky Allen explains the data on Teachers Talk Radio 💬
Becky Allen explains the data on Teachers Talk Radio 💬
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"We don't empower expert teachers to go into the classroom and observe other teachers - and we don't empower observation of expert teachers."
Becky Allen explains the data on Teachers Talk Radio 💬
Becky Allen explains the data on Teachers Talk Radio 💬
We've had over 1000 submissions for our star boxes and we've started posting them out! 🌟
We can't wait to celebrate you lovely Tappers - keep an eye out in the post 📦
We can't wait to celebrate you lovely Tappers - keep an eye out in the post 📦
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We've had over 1000 submissions for our star boxes and we've started posting them out! 🌟
We can't wait to celebrate you lovely Tappers - keep an eye out in the post 📦
We can't wait to celebrate you lovely Tappers - keep an eye out in the post 📦