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Should we have a four day school week?

Campaigners in the UK have urged ministers there to allow schools to pilot a four day work week i...

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10.30 3 Dec 2025


Should we have a four day school week?


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10.30 3 Dec 2025


Campaigners in the UK have urged ministers there to allow schools to pilot a four day work week in order to tackle worsening teacher burnout and recruitment and retention issues. The 4 Day Week Foundation says it’s not about doing less, but doing work smarter to ensure staff wellbeing. So should it be done here too?

Pat spoke to James Reeves, Campaign Manager, 4 Day Week Foundation and Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal, St Munchin’s College. 


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