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Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 19d

Primary teachers are less content than secondary teachers this year & the gap is at its widest ever. July '22 there was no gap at all. Our theory? Delayed KS2 SATs results hit primary hard. 95% of leaders had extra work, 75% said it would spill into the holidays. Comment or tell us on the app 📲

Bar chart from TeacherTapp titled "Why are primary teachers less content than their secondary colleagues — and is the gap growing?" showing contentment scores out of 7 for primary and secondary teachers in July 2022, July 2024 and July 2026. Bars show the percentage scoring 5 or more (teal) vs 4 or below (pink).

July 2022: Primary 57% / 43%, Secondary 57% / 43% — no gap
July 2024: Primary 51% / 49%, Secondary 54% / 46% — 3 point gap
July 2026: Primary 49% / 51%, Secondary 55% / 45% — gap now at its widest ever

A callout box labelled "Our theory" states that the delayed KS2 SATs results created extra work for 95% of primary leaders, with 75% saying the workload would spill into the summer holidays.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 20d

Your dream holiday could be just one Tapp away! Tapp any day in July for your chance to win £500 towards a summer adventure 🌍 Ts&Cs apply 🔗 bit.ly/3SJR3z2

Teacher Tapp graphic showing a view from a plane window with clouds and an aircraft wing. Text reads: "Your next adventure is one Tapp away. Tapp in July for the chance to WIN £500 towards your summer holiday!"

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 21d

We're reminiscing on our time at the Festival of Education and our Teacher Tapp Knowledge Board! 🏆 The top spot? Katrina with 9,617 questions answered. Could you beat that? Leave your stats in the comments 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 22d

A Tapper asked: does behaviour get easier for ECTs over time? 🤔 The gap between ECTs & experienced teachers starts wide, but shrinks to just 4 percentage points by April. The longer you teach, the better it gets. Teachers with 20+ years see just 31% of lessons disrupted. Hang in there, ECTs 💪

Infographic from Teacher Tapp titled "Does behaviour get easier for ECTs?" described as "Asked by a Teacher Tapper!" Four findings are highlighted:
ECTs start the year with a 16-point behaviour gap compared to experienced teachers
By April, that gap had shrunk to just 4 points
After 5 years in the classroom, disruption rates drop significantly
Teachers with 20+ years' experience see just 31% of lessons disrupted — nearly half the ECT rate
Bottom text reads: "Got a question you'd like to have answered to help you with a problem in school? Get in touch on Teacher Tapp." App Store and Google Play download buttons included.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 23d

This week, it was DISPLAYS that got you clicking! If you want to read the blog that 1,200 other Tappers clicked this week (and gave 4 stars out of 5!) then here it is... 🔗 bit.ly/4gK3tAY

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 25d

You did it!!! 🎉 68% of teachers broke up for summer this week. To the 32% still in school, hang in there 💪

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 26d

We have our June winner! Ms P has a 775 day streak, and since downloading the app has answered 3017 questions 😲 Want to be our next winner? Tapp any day in July for the chance to win £500 towards a summer holiday ☀️

Promotional graphic from TeacherTapp announcing the June prize draw winner. A speech bubble quote reads: "It feels amazing to win! I've been tapping for over 2 years now and love the daily questions. It really helps me reflect on my practice and see trends across the country. I've tried lots of new platforms and listened to lots of new podcasts because of Teacher Tapp." Below, a call to action encourages users to tapp in July for a chance to win £500 towards a summer holiday, illustrated with a boarding pass labelled "Teacher Tapp Airlines" and a plane icon. App Store and Google Play download buttons included.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 27d

A Teacher Tapper wanted to know: who else is exam marking right now — and are they allowed to use PPA time for it? 📝 24% of secondary teachers are being paid to mark exams (vs 3% of primary). Of those marking, 10% are using PPA with permission. Got a question you'd like answered? Get in touch 👇

Infographic from TeacherTapp titled "Who is exam marking?" with four findings, described as "Asked by a Teacher Tapper!":

24% of secondary teachers are being paid to mark exams
3% of primary teachers are being paid to mark exams
Of those marking, 10% have used their PPA to mark (with permission)
Of those marking, 13% have used their PPA to mark (without permission)

Bottom text reads: "Got a question you'd like to have answered to help you with a problem in school? Get in touch on TeacherTapp." App Store and Google Play download buttons included.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 28d

End of term gift season is here and we've put together a guide with our Tapper responses! 🎁 The most popular gift is a handmade thank you card 💌 And if they're a reader, teachers recommend 'The Thursday Murder Club', 'The Hallmarked Man' or 'The Names'.

Infographic from TeacherTapp titled "End-of-term gift guide for teachers! Created using TeacherTapp findings!" Three recommendations are highlighted: the most popular gift is a handmade thank you card; Terry's Chocolate Orange is the top chocolate pick at 26%; and for readers, teachers recommend 'The Hallmarked Man', 'The Thursday Murder Club' and 'The Names'. Illustrated with a mug, greetings card, Terry's Chocolate Orange, book covers, and gift bags on a teal background.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· 29d

If you could make ONE change to improve Ofsted, what would it be? 🤔 The verdict: • 41% — independent external review of Ofsted's process • 18% — headteachers choose their own inspection date • 12% — reduce number of inspection areas • 12% — all senior leaders have a one year secondment to Ofsted

Bar chart from TeacherTapp asking teachers what one change they would make to improve Ofsted inspections. Question answered by 8,710 teachers on 1st July 2026, weighted to reflect teacher and school demographics.

Ofsted's inspection process is reviewed by an independent, external evaluator: 41%
Headteachers choose their own school's inspection date: 18%
All assistant heads complete a one-year secondment as an Ofsted inspector: 12%
Ofsted inspection areas are reduced: 12%
None of the above: 18%

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Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 12

It was money money money last week: almost one in five Tappers read the @tesmagazine.bsky.social blog on pay scales 💰 Daily reads can be found at the bottom of our weekly Tuesday blogs. Happy reading!👇 teachertapp.co.uk/articles/

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 11

Secondary recruitment has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, yet schools are no better staffed. Our June report on Teacher Recruitment and Retention is out now    📣 Read the blog and download the full report here: bit.ly/4eum8iE

Key statistics graphic from TeacherTapp on teacher recruitment and retention in 2026, containing four findings:

61% of teachers now expect to still be teaching in three years' time, compared to approximately 75% before the pandemic.
Secondary recruitment has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, yet schools are no better staffed.
Recruitment is easier but deeply unequal: 61% of fee-paying schools land a strong candidate this year, versus just 36% of the most deprived schools.
Just 37% of deputy and assistant headteachers say they aspire to headship.
Just 57% of London schools employ a non-UK teacher — overseas recruitment is not filling the gap.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 11

As if going to the toilet wasn't hard enough as teacher, the UK decides to have a heatwave 🥵 How do you stay hydrated at school without needing the loo every five minutes? Leave your top tips below 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 10

England played Mexico at 2am* on Monday morning. How did schools cope?! ⚽😴 The majority of schools made no changes at all. 6% offered a delayed start. We think we can speak for teachers everywhere: very glad the next one's on a Saturday night 😅

Bar chart from TeacherTapp asking teachers what their school planned to do in response to the England vs Mexico World Cup match at 1am on Monday morning. Question answered by 7,448 teachers on 3rd July 2026, weighted to reflect teacher and school demographics.
Primary (N=2,897) vs Secondary (N=4,551):

Delay the start of the school day: 6% / 6%
Finish the school day later than usual: 0% / 0%
Authorise absence for pupils missing due to the match: 2% / 1%
Show the match or highlights during the school day: 11% / 5%
None of these, no changes planned: 83% / 89%

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 9

Teachers are clear on what needs to change: • 94% want investment in AC or fans • 74% want a maximum classroom temperature • 69% want changes to building regulations If this is the new normal, something has to change. Read the full findings in our weekly blog 👇 bit.ly/4eLtMFy

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 9

UK schools just had their hottest week on record 🌡️ We asked thousands of teachers what it was really like: • 5% recorded temperatures over 40°C • 68% of secondary teachers had students feeling sick • 58% of London schools finished early by Friday Swipe to see the full picture 👉

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 8

You make Teacher Tapp what it is! This July, we want to give something back ✈️ Tapp any day in July for your chance to win £500 towards your summer holiday 🌍💚 Ts&Cs apply: bit.ly/3SJR3z2

Teacher Tapp promotional graphic on a mint green sky background with soft clouds. The headline reads: "WIN £500 towards your summer holiday!" with "£500" in teal and "summer holiday" underlined in green. A white box subheading reads: "Tapp in July for your chance to win!" To the right, a dashed flight path leads from a small aeroplane icon. In the lower half, a large illustrated boarding pass reads "BOARDING PASS — Teacher Tapp Airlines" with "Ends 31st July" and "Ts&Cs Apply" printed on it. A purple suitcase sits to the left, with illustrated banknotes scattered around. Google Play and App Store badges appear in the bottom left corner.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 8

The Teacher Tapp and School Surveys team got together last week for our team day — and the ideas were flowing 👀 We can't show you what's on that whiteboard just yet... but stay tuned. You won't want to miss what's coming 🤫

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 7

Last week's heatwave pushed classroom temperatures to 35°C or above for a significant number of teachers 🌡️ • East of England: 44% • South East: 41% • London: 40% • South West: 37% • Midlands: 36% • North West: 32%

Map of England from TeacherTapp showing the share of teachers reporting peak classroom thermometer readings of 35°C or above during the heatwave week, by region. Question answered by 5,962 teachers on 26th June 2026, weighted to reflect teacher and school demographics.

Yorkshire & North East: 31%
North West: 32%
Midlands: 36%
South West: 37%
London: 40%
South East: 41%
East of England: 44%

Darker shading indicates more classrooms reaching the highest temperatures.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 5

Despite a 2024 policy aimed at reducing teacher admin, 36% of primary teachers are now solely responsible for displays, up from 21% in 2017. Is this making any difference in your school? 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 4

The men's Football World Cup is underway - but most teachers aren't bringing it into the classroom ⚽ 47% of primary and 71% of secondary teachers haven't engaged with it in school at all and have no plans to. Just 3% of primary and 1% of secondary have built it into their lessons.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 3

Sports Day season is upon us 🏃 We want to know which old skool activity you'd choose: 🥚 Egg and spoon race 👜 Bean bag on head race 🪣 Sack race 🌀 Hula hoop race Vote in the comments! 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 2

We have a winner of our June giveaway! Is it you?! 👀 Check your app for a special message, then follow the instructions 📲

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 2

Can you top the Teacher Tapp leaderboard? 9,614 questions answered is the one to beat 👀 We're at the Festival of Education and ready to chat all things Teacher Tapp and School Surveys 💬 📍 Find us at stand B14!

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 1

Behaviour disruption is up again and this June is the worst on record 📈 48% of primary and 38% of secondary teachers reported poor behaviour stopping learning in their last lesson, up from 42% and 32% in May. In June 2022, those figures were just 30% and 29%. What's driving the end-of-year spike?

Table from Teacher Tapp showing the percentage of classroom teachers who reported lessons stopped by poor behaviour in June each year, by phase.

June 2022: Primary 30%, Secondary 29%
June 2023: Primary 38%, Secondary 37%
June 2024: Primary 43%, Secondary 35%
June 2025: Primary 40%, Secondary 32%
June 2026: Primary 48%, Secondary 38%

Data from the Teacher Tapp panel, weighted to national demographics. Shading scales with the disruption value.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jul 1

Hot classrooms aren't just uncomfortable... they're disruptive too 🌡️ Teachers in classrooms that were "too hot" were significantly more likely to report behaviour stopping learning: 61% vs 44% in primary, and 49% vs 36% in secondary.

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jun 29

Are you part of the 28% of teachers who have a tattoo? Let us know! 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jun 27

A third of teachers consider themselves neurodivergent, but only 7% have a formal diagnosis. Of those who do, 10% asked their headteacher for adjustments and were refused. Are neurodivergent teachers getting the support they need in school? 👇

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jun 26

We asked teachers if they'd cover a colleague's PPA for personal reasons: • Secondary more willing than primary in every scenario • Child's school production got the most yes votes (50% secondary, 38% primary) • Male teachers more likely to say yes - except for a hen do

Teacher Tapp@teachertapp· Jun 26

With temperatures soaring, you'd be forgiven for thinking every classroom must have air con by now... Think again. Even in London, only 22% of primary and 24% of secondary teachers have it. In Yorkshire and the North East, that drops to just 8% and 12%. 🥵