Supporting Yorkshire Schools and Communities Through Our Act of Kindness Initiative
At Castle Education, supporting Yorkshire schools goes beyond recruitment. As part of Castle Employment Group’s wider Community Giving Fund, our Act of Kindness initiative gives us the opportunity to support the causes that matter most to the schools, educators and communities we work with across Yorkshire. Each quarter, we donate £250 to a charity chosen […]
Castle Education Expands into Leeds: Supporting Schools and Educators Across West Yorkshire
We are pleased to share that Castle Education has officially opened a new base in Leeds, strengthening our support for schools and educators across West Yorkshire. This is an exciting step for us, but more importantly it means we can now be even closer to the schools we work with and the educators we support […]
Putting Teacher Wellbeing First: How to Protect Your Mental Health in the Classroom
Why Teacher Wellbeing Matters Teaching is one of the most important jobs in society, but it can also be one of the most demanding. The Education Support Teacher Wellbeing Index has found that over three-quarters of UK teachers report experiencing stress at work, with many saying they feel exhausted or burnt out. Teacher wellbeing is […]
Recruitment and Retention in Schools: Breaking the Cycle
The Current Picture Across the UK, schools are facing a shortage of qualified teachers. In Yorkshire, this challenge is particularly noticeable in subjects such as maths, science, and special educational needs. The Department for Education’s most recent data shows that teacher recruitment targets have been missed in several key subject areas for multiple years in […]
Lack of Resources in Schools: How It Affects Teaching and Learning
The Challenge for Teachers and Leaders Many teachers and school leaders across the UK report that they do not have access to the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. This can include everything from up-to-date textbooks and learning materials to working technology, specialist staff, and sufficient classroom space. A lack of resources does […]