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β€˜Bring it on!’: growing support in England for four-day week in schools

Why proposals for a shorter working week are winning over teachers and parents – despite the logistical headaches

β€œA wonderful idea”, β€œBring it on!”, β€œYes!”, β€œBrilliant!”, β€œAbsolutely”. If enthusiasm were all it took to change policy, a four-day week in England’s schools would be all but guaranteed.

A Guardian report this week saying that the 4 Day Week Foundation has urged the government to pilot a four-day working week in schools in England and Wales to boost teacher wellbeing and recruitment attracted hundreds of thousands of readers.

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Β© Photograph: PA Wire/PA

Β© Photograph: PA Wire/PA

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