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Ofsted, leaky classrooms, mobile rules - Teacher Tapp
Hey Tappsters! January and the gyms are packed, the roads are full of runners…it must be the New Year push to try and begin the year with healthier habits! One lucky Teacher Tapper will get a jump…
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February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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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 🪣
Sorry about this! Can you drop us a message through 'contact us' on the app and we can get it reset for you 🙏
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Sorry about this! Can you drop us a message through 'contact us' on the app and we can get it reset for you 🙏
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! 💰
Read the findings in full and see the graphs via the weekly blog 👇
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Fidgets, social media, and shortening GCSE exams - Teacher Tapp
Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Well done, we have nearly completed January! It might have 31 days, but everyone knows the truth is it is the longest month. The good news is that we’re nearly at the end.…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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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.
Happy belated birthday 🎉 (and a massive congratulations on your streak!) 🤩
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Happy belated birthday 🎉 (and a massive congratulations on your streak!) 🤩
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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!!
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
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Happy reading!👇
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Articles - Teacher Tapp
In-depth analysis of the latest Teacher Tapp data plus a round up of the week's most popular CPD links
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February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Happy reading!👇
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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 📚
Support is getting even stronger. The proportion of teachers strongly agreeing with a ban increased from 49% in 2021 to 70% in 2026.
Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Complaining parents, social media regulation and maths confidence - Teacher Tapp
January is still with us (how?? 🤪) and we still have another week to go. If you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone. More teachers reported their lessons stopped due to behaviour this January vs this…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Support is getting even stronger. The proportion of teachers strongly agreeing with a ban increased from 49% in 2021 to 70% in 2026.
Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Read our findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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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) 💨
Read the findings in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Pay vs PPA, Enjoying Work, & Pupil Premium Changes - Teacher Tapp
What happened on GCSE results week this year, and how many teachers are in on results day? What about at the ballot box, who are teachers likely to vote for in a general election?
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January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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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 👇
See more Teacher Tapp graphs in full via the weekly blog 👇
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Complaining parents, social media regulation and maths confidence - Teacher Tapp
January is still with us (how?? 🤪) and we still have another week to go. If you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone. More teachers reported their lessons stopped due to behaviour this January vs this…
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January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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That confidence gap shows up in actions too.
In theory, 70%+ of teachers say they’d forward an unpleasant message to a colleague but in reality, only 54% did last time. Instead, many replied directly to parents, even when they hadn’t planned to.
In theory, 70%+ of teachers say they’d forward an unpleasant message to a colleague but in reality, only 54% did last time. Instead, many replied directly to parents, even when they hadn’t planned to.
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
That confidence gap shows up in actions too.
In theory, 70%+ of teachers say they’d forward an unpleasant message to a colleague but in reality, only 54% did last time. Instead, many replied directly to parents, even when they hadn’t planned to.
In theory, 70%+ of teachers say they’d forward an unpleasant message to a colleague but in reality, only 54% did last time. Instead, many replied directly to parents, even when they hadn’t planned to.
Confidence grows with time. Among female teachers, the % who feel completely confident doubles after 5 years, then keeps rising across the career.
For male teachers, confidence almost doubles too: from 22% early career to 42% after 20+ years.
For male teachers, confidence almost doubles too: from 22% early career to 42% after 20+ years.
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Confidence grows with time. Among female teachers, the % who feel completely confident doubles after 5 years, then keeps rising across the career.
For male teachers, confidence almost doubles too: from 22% early career to 42% after 20+ years.
For male teachers, confidence almost doubles too: from 22% early career to 42% after 20+ years.
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
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
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Happy reading!👇
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Articles - Teacher Tapp
In-depth analysis of the latest Teacher Tapp data plus a round up of the week's most popular CPD links
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January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs.
Happy reading!👇
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Happy reading!👇
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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.