How far does a teacher’s duty of care go? | RFTRW: S05E02

The pandemic has shone a light on the role of schools and their place in the community. You may have come across instances where teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure the welfare of children and their families by trying to meet gaps where existing health and social services have fallen short.

In order to make sense of all this, Professor Moss has led a study to track teachers’ responses to COVID-19 during lockdown and the reopening of schools. Over 1,600 teachers across England took part, with the results providing a series of insights that cannot be ignored.

The pair also discuss what happens next - is it a return to business as usual? What are the alternatives? How do you cater for a more resilient education system?

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Links

• Professor Gemma Moss' research profile
• A duty of care and a duty to teach: educational priorities in response to the COVID-19 crisis
• International Literacy Centre
• Department of Learning and Leadership
• Research for the Real World podcast