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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 23 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2015. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Teachers: Stress

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of stress levels among teachers in England.

Answer

The government recognises that work-related stress is an important issue to address.

School employers are responsible for the health of their workforce. It is vital that they have systems in place that identify and tackle the cause of stress in their staff and provide appropriate support for them. Headteachers also have a duty to lead and manage a healthy workforce with a proper regard for their wellbeing. This includes the expectation of achieving a sensible balance between work and other commitments outside the school.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5918
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Teachers Stress
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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