Health survey - 2017
This article is part of a compilation of case studies that detail promising practices in teacher well‑being, teacher management, and school leadership. The Education Staff Health Survey – 2017, the inaugural report in what would become an annual series, presents a comprehensive picture of the mental health and well‑being of education professionals across the UK. Based on responses from 1,250 staff covering schools, further education, and higher education, it finds that three‑quarters encounter work‑related physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms, with many reporting persistent stress, disrupted work–life balance, and even presenteeism. The survey reveals that half have considered leaving the sector due to health pressures, while many suffer from insomnia, irritability, and poor performance as a result of their workload.
- Publisher
- Education Support
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year of publication
- 2017
- Region
- Europe
- Topics
- Cross-cutting resource Leadership Mental health Peer relationships Physical health Respect Violence and harassment Workload
- Available in
- English
- Categories of staff
- Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
- Level of education
- Early childhood education Primary education Secondary education
- Resource type
- Downloadable file