Broad support among parents for extra education funding.

Broad support among parents for extra education funding.

Parents are very worried about the teacher shortage and the work pressure on teachers. Overworked teachers, increasing sickness absence and many cancelled lessons; education is under pressure and parents notice the effects every day.

80% Of Parents Support The Teachers

Parents strongly believe something must be done about the problems in education. 80% of parents support the teachers’ demands for higher pay and more money to reduce work pressure. This shows from a survey that Ouders & Onderwijs did among parents via the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

There is much understanding among parents for teachers’ demands for higher pay and less work pressure. 50% of parents fully support the planned strike on March 15. 30% support the demands but wonder if a strike is the right way.

The Solution For The Teacher Shortage

Parents see lowering teachers’ work pressure as the main solution for the teacher shortage. 80% of parents think more money must come for work pressure reduction. They believe this is the best way to make the job more attractive. More than 50% of parents think teachers’ salaries must increase.

Parents About The Strike And Actions

Parents expect to have little trouble with the strike. Most parents are home on Friday or can easily arrange care. The action by school leaders to not arrange replacements during sickness has much less support. 75% of parents are against this action. They especially dislike the uncertainty this creates for children.

What Does Ouders & Onderwijs Think?

Ouders & Onderwijs supports the teachers in their demands. The teacher shortage and work pressure in education are social problems that need quick solutions. Now it harms children, teachers, and parents. More money must come for lasting work pressure reduction, more help in class and less administrative pressure on teachers.

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Want To Know More?

Do you want to know more about this research? Contact Lotte Cats via lotte.cats@oudersonderwijs.nl