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Research Summary: ‘Making sure that people are in a good place is draining, and nobody does that for me’: the pandemic and its ongoing impact on teachers and headteachers
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 3 October 2026
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- 1 min
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- Knowledge Resource
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A study examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational staff, including teachers and headteachers, reveals significant and ongoing challenges related to workload and well-being. Despite the lifting of pandemic restrictions, the adverse effects persist, indicating a fundamental shift in the demands placed on education professionals.
Why it matters
The persistent negative impact on the well-being and workload of education staff, even post-pandemic, poses a critical threat to the sustainability and quality of educational systems. Addressing these issues is essential for ensuring a stable and effective workforce capable of delivering consistent educational outcomes.
Key insights
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to education provision for two academic years.
- Schools experienced an increased workload and expanded scope of responsibilities during the pandemic.
- Staff members, including teachers and headteachers, were physically, mentally, and professionally impacted.
- The pandemic significantly affected staff well-being and workload, with these challenges continuing even after restrictions were lifted in England.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1931792
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- ‘Making sure that people are in a good place is draining, and nobody does that for me’: the pandemic and its ongoing impact on teachers and headteachers
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