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It's been a very wet and grey January 🌧️
Across ALL regions, in 2022, 17% of classrooms had buckets to catch leaks, that has risen to 22%.
But it's the North East and Yorkshire where 27% of classrooms have a bucket to catch the leaks, up from 18% in 2022 🪣
Across ALL regions, in 2022, 17% of classrooms had buckets to catch leaks, that has risen to 22%.
But it's the North East and Yorkshire where 27% of classrooms have a bucket to catch the leaks, up from 18% in 2022 🪣
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It's been a very wet and grey January 🌧️
Across ALL regions, in 2022, 17% of classrooms had buckets to catch leaks, that has risen to 22%.
But it's the North East and Yorkshire where 27% of classrooms have a bucket to catch the leaks, up from 18% in 2022 🪣
Across ALL regions, in 2022, 17% of classrooms had buckets to catch leaks, that has risen to 22%.
But it's the North East and Yorkshire where 27% of classrooms have a bucket to catch the leaks, up from 18% in 2022 🪣
We have some little gremlins in the system slowing down our processors today...
Do not worry - your answers have been counted! ✅
We are sorry for worrying you unnecessarily with an email. We're working hard to make sure it runs at its normal speed at 3:30 pm today.
Do not worry - your answers have been counted! ✅
We are sorry for worrying you unnecessarily with an email. We're working hard to make sure it runs at its normal speed at 3:30 pm today.
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 AM
We have some little gremlins in the system slowing down our processors today...
Do not worry - your answers have been counted! ✅
We are sorry for worrying you unnecessarily with an email. We're working hard to make sure it runs at its normal speed at 3:30 pm today.
Do not worry - your answers have been counted! ✅
We are sorry for worrying you unnecessarily with an email. We're working hard to make sure it runs at its normal speed at 3:30 pm today.
And the winner of our January prize draw is....(drum roll please! 🥁)
🎟️ plain-cell-1076 🎟️
🎟️ super-cell-8586 🎟️
🎟️ icy-frost-8385 🎟️
🎟️ tiny-waterfall-8068 🎟️
🎟️ still-bar-9529 🎟️
Check your tickets on the Teacher Tapp app to see if you’re one FIVE winners of a £100 giftcard! 💰
🎟️ plain-cell-1076 🎟️
🎟️ super-cell-8586 🎟️
🎟️ icy-frost-8385 🎟️
🎟️ tiny-waterfall-8068 🎟️
🎟️ still-bar-9529 🎟️
Check your tickets on the Teacher Tapp app to see if you’re one FIVE winners of a £100 giftcard! 💰
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
And the winner of our January prize draw is....(drum roll please! 🥁)
🎟️ plain-cell-1076 🎟️
🎟️ super-cell-8586 🎟️
🎟️ icy-frost-8385 🎟️
🎟️ tiny-waterfall-8068 🎟️
🎟️ still-bar-9529 🎟️
Check your tickets on the Teacher Tapp app to see if you’re one FIVE winners of a £100 giftcard! 💰
🎟️ plain-cell-1076 🎟️
🎟️ super-cell-8586 🎟️
🎟️ icy-frost-8385 🎟️
🎟️ tiny-waterfall-8068 🎟️
🎟️ still-bar-9529 🎟️
Check your tickets on the Teacher Tapp app to see if you’re one FIVE winners of a £100 giftcard! 💰
What are the rules in schools regarding the concentration items?
Most schools allow fidgets - but only for some students.
76% of primary teachers and 72% of secondary teachers reported they were permitted only for some students.
Most schools allow fidgets - but only for some students.
76% of primary teachers and 72% of secondary teachers reported they were permitted only for some students.
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What are the rules in schools regarding the concentration items?
Most schools allow fidgets - but only for some students.
76% of primary teachers and 72% of secondary teachers reported they were permitted only for some students.
Most schools allow fidgets - but only for some students.
76% of primary teachers and 72% of secondary teachers reported they were permitted only for some students.
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My other half picked me up some @teachertapp.bsky.social goodies from Pixl today! My 2000 day streak badge will be going on my lanyard!!
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
My other half picked me up some @teachertapp.bsky.social goodies from Pixl today! My 2000 day streak badge will be going on my lanyard!!
The most read article of the week was ‘AI homework – Let’s redefine what homework is and what it’s for’ by TeachWire 📚
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The most read article of the week was ‘AI homework – Let’s redefine what homework is and what it’s for’ by TeachWire 📚
Australia now bans under-16s from having accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms 📵
Teachers in England would strongly back a similar move: 94% agreed in 2021, rising to 98% in 2026.
Teachers in England would strongly back a similar move: 94% agreed in 2021, rising to 98% in 2026.
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Australia now bans under-16s from having accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms 📵
Teachers in England would strongly back a similar move: 94% agreed in 2021, rising to 98% in 2026.
Teachers in England would strongly back a similar move: 94% agreed in 2021, rising to 98% in 2026.
Having a classroom full of tech is great... but only if it works! 🖥️
A third of state schools have faulty or broken tech, compared to 24% in private schools
Interactive whiteboards are most often affected (20% state, 14% private), followed by computers (14% state, 9% private) 💨
A third of state schools have faulty or broken tech, compared to 24% in private schools
Interactive whiteboards are most often affected (20% state, 14% private), followed by computers (14% state, 9% private) 💨
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Having a classroom full of tech is great... but only if it works! 🖥️
A third of state schools have faulty or broken tech, compared to 24% in private schools
Interactive whiteboards are most often affected (20% state, 14% private), followed by computers (14% state, 9% private) 💨
A third of state schools have faulty or broken tech, compared to 24% in private schools
Interactive whiteboards are most often affected (20% state, 14% private), followed by computers (14% state, 9% private) 💨
Half of teachers don’t leave school until after 5pm 🕔
15% manage to leave by 4pm, but the rest stay later (and 10% even arrive more than 2 hours before the bell in the morning!)
15% manage to leave by 4pm, but the rest stay later (and 10% even arrive more than 2 hours before the bell in the morning!)
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Half of teachers don’t leave school until after 5pm 🕔
15% manage to leave by 4pm, but the rest stay later (and 10% even arrive more than 2 hours before the bell in the morning!)
15% manage to leave by 4pm, but the rest stay later (and 10% even arrive more than 2 hours before the bell in the morning!)
It's PiXL week!
Swing by our stand, say hello, and pick up some exclusive Teacher Tapp merch 🤩
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
Swing by our stand, say hello, and pick up some exclusive Teacher Tapp merch 🤩
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
January 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
It's PiXL week!
Swing by our stand, say hello, and pick up some exclusive Teacher Tapp merch 🤩
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
Swing by our stand, say hello, and pick up some exclusive Teacher Tapp merch 🤩
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
Communications from parents come on a full spectrum - happiness and gratitude, to anger and fury; and confidence handling them varies a lot.
Only 13% of classroom teachers feel “completely confident” when their school has no clear guidance. That rises to 23% where guidance is clear.
Only 13% of classroom teachers feel “completely confident” when their school has no clear guidance. That rises to 23% where guidance is clear.
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Communications from parents come on a full spectrum - happiness and gratitude, to anger and fury; and confidence handling them varies a lot.
Only 13% of classroom teachers feel “completely confident” when their school has no clear guidance. That rises to 23% where guidance is clear.
Only 13% of classroom teachers feel “completely confident” when their school has no clear guidance. That rises to 23% where guidance is clear.
New year, new prize draw!
Answer 15 questions on the app for a chance to win a £100 gift card 🌟
HURRY! Ends 31.01.26. T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
Answer 15 questions on the app for a chance to win a £100 gift card 🌟
HURRY! Ends 31.01.26. T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
New year, new prize draw!
Answer 15 questions on the app for a chance to win a £100 gift card 🌟
HURRY! Ends 31.01.26. T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
Answer 15 questions on the app for a chance to win a £100 gift card 🌟
HURRY! Ends 31.01.26. T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
It was the power of AWE that had teachers clicking this week – 12% of leaders read "The Power of the ‘AWE Question’: Transforming School Culture Through Coaching" by Michele Geddes.
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It was the power of AWE that had teachers clicking this week – 12% of leaders read "The Power of the ‘AWE Question’: Transforming School Culture Through Coaching" by Michele Geddes.
Which weather causes the worst student behaviour? 🌬️
Primary teachers say wind (62%) tops the chart, secondary also pick wind (46%) but are more likely to pick snow (25% vs 10%). Anyone who’s faced a playground snowball fight knows why ❄️
Primary teachers say wind (62%) tops the chart, secondary also pick wind (46%) but are more likely to pick snow (25% vs 10%). Anyone who’s faced a playground snowball fight knows why ❄️
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Which weather causes the worst student behaviour? 🌬️
Primary teachers say wind (62%) tops the chart, secondary also pick wind (46%) but are more likely to pick snow (25% vs 10%). Anyone who’s faced a playground snowball fight knows why ❄️
Primary teachers say wind (62%) tops the chart, secondary also pick wind (46%) but are more likely to pick snow (25% vs 10%). Anyone who’s faced a playground snowball fight knows why ❄️
LAST CHANCE! Don't miss out! 🚨
We're giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 £100 gift cards! For every 15 questions you answer on the app this January, you'll receive a ticket into the draw 🎟️
T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
We're giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 £100 gift cards! For every 15 questions you answer on the app this January, you'll receive a ticket into the draw 🎟️
T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
LAST CHANCE! Don't miss out! 🚨
We're giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 £100 gift cards! For every 15 questions you answer on the app this January, you'll receive a ticket into the draw 🎟️
T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
We're giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 £100 gift cards! For every 15 questions you answer on the app this January, you'll receive a ticket into the draw 🎟️
T&Cs: bit.ly/3NAqVUo
And that’s a wrap on Bett 2026! 🌟
The Teacher Tapp & School Surveys team loved meeting so many of you, and spotting some very impressive streaks along the way 🤩
What merch did you pick up? Drop a comment or share a pic 📸
The Teacher Tapp & School Surveys team loved meeting so many of you, and spotting some very impressive streaks along the way 🤩
What merch did you pick up? Drop a comment or share a pic 📸
January 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
And that’s a wrap on Bett 2026! 🌟
The Teacher Tapp & School Surveys team loved meeting so many of you, and spotting some very impressive streaks along the way 🤩
What merch did you pick up? Drop a comment or share a pic 📸
The Teacher Tapp & School Surveys team loved meeting so many of you, and spotting some very impressive streaks along the way 🤩
What merch did you pick up? Drop a comment or share a pic 📸
Since 2019, we’ve been exploring how lunch breaks vary across schools.
Our data shows that schools in more deprived areas have the shortest lunch breaks.
Our data shows that schools in more deprived areas have the shortest lunch breaks.
January 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Since 2019, we’ve been exploring how lunch breaks vary across schools.
Our data shows that schools in more deprived areas have the shortest lunch breaks.
Our data shows that schools in more deprived areas have the shortest lunch breaks.
We have one resolution you can stick to 👀
Teacher Tapp! Just answer 15 questions and you'll gain a ticket into our January prize draw to win a £100 giftcard!
It's that simple - sign up now: bit.ly/DownloadTeac...
Teacher Tapp! Just answer 15 questions and you'll gain a ticket into our January prize draw to win a £100 giftcard!
It's that simple - sign up now: bit.ly/DownloadTeac...
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We have one resolution you can stick to 👀
Teacher Tapp! Just answer 15 questions and you'll gain a ticket into our January prize draw to win a £100 giftcard!
It's that simple - sign up now: bit.ly/DownloadTeac...
Teacher Tapp! Just answer 15 questions and you'll gain a ticket into our January prize draw to win a £100 giftcard!
It's that simple - sign up now: bit.ly/DownloadTeac...
BETT 2026 is in full swing!
We’ve loved chatting with you and handing out some amazing merch 👀
Don’t miss out - drop by stand SS44 to meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys teams 💬
We’ve loved chatting with you and handing out some amazing merch 👀
Don’t miss out - drop by stand SS44 to meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys teams 💬
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
BETT 2026 is in full swing!
We’ve loved chatting with you and handing out some amazing merch 👀
Don’t miss out - drop by stand SS44 to meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys teams 💬
We’ve loved chatting with you and handing out some amazing merch 👀
Don’t miss out - drop by stand SS44 to meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys teams 💬
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After a morning tramping the aisles and meeting lots of nice folk at the #BETTShow, a sit-down in the Arena to listen to Teacher Tapp's Laura McInerney interviewing Ofsted' Sir Martyn Oliver
January 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM
After a morning tramping the aisles and meeting lots of nice folk at the #BETTShow, a sit-down in the Arena to listen to Teacher Tapp's Laura McInerney interviewing Ofsted' Sir Martyn Oliver
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January 17, 2026 at 9:34 PM
One more sleep! 🎉
Meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys team at BETT 2026, pick up some tapp-tastic merch... and see our co-founder Laura McInerney hosting the main stage!
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
Meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys team at BETT 2026, pick up some tapp-tastic merch... and see our co-founder Laura McInerney hosting the main stage!
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
One more sleep! 🎉
Meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys team at BETT 2026, pick up some tapp-tastic merch... and see our co-founder Laura McInerney hosting the main stage!
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
Meet the Teacher Tapp and School Surveys team at BETT 2026, pick up some tapp-tastic merch... and see our co-founder Laura McInerney hosting the main stage!
Will we see you there? Let us know 👇
A tapper got in touch after seeing a TikTok of a teacher using their lunch break to go clothes shopping 👀
They asked: can teachers leave site?
Rules say many can ✅:
73% of primary and 57% of secondary can leave at lunch.
Bans are more common in secondary (21%) than primary (3%).
They asked: can teachers leave site?
Rules say many can ✅:
73% of primary and 57% of secondary can leave at lunch.
Bans are more common in secondary (21%) than primary (3%).
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A tapper got in touch after seeing a TikTok of a teacher using their lunch break to go clothes shopping 👀
They asked: can teachers leave site?
Rules say many can ✅:
73% of primary and 57% of secondary can leave at lunch.
Bans are more common in secondary (21%) than primary (3%).
They asked: can teachers leave site?
Rules say many can ✅:
73% of primary and 57% of secondary can leave at lunch.
Bans are more common in secondary (21%) than primary (3%).
11% of teachers clicked to read more about whether the colour you mark in makes a difference to whether a student remembers what you wrote!
Marking in Red Pens Hinders Retrieval Practice’ by Teacher Toolkit 📚
Marking in Red Pens Hinders Retrieval Practice’ by Teacher Toolkit 📚
January 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
11% of teachers clicked to read more about whether the colour you mark in makes a difference to whether a student remembers what you wrote!
Marking in Red Pens Hinders Retrieval Practice’ by Teacher Toolkit 📚
Marking in Red Pens Hinders Retrieval Practice’ by Teacher Toolkit 📚
It's been a bit chilly out there 🥶 So, we’re curious...what’s your go-to hot drink to stay warm at school?
36% of teachers choose coffee to kick-start their morning!
Are you a coffee enthusiast, tea lover, or hot chocolate fan? Let us know below! 👇
36% of teachers choose coffee to kick-start their morning!
Are you a coffee enthusiast, tea lover, or hot chocolate fan? Let us know below! 👇
January 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
It's been a bit chilly out there 🥶 So, we’re curious...what’s your go-to hot drink to stay warm at school?
36% of teachers choose coffee to kick-start their morning!
Are you a coffee enthusiast, tea lover, or hot chocolate fan? Let us know below! 👇
36% of teachers choose coffee to kick-start their morning!
Are you a coffee enthusiast, tea lover, or hot chocolate fan? Let us know below! 👇