Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4
16 May 2019
Making the invisible visible – standing with education support personnel
On the occasion of World Education Support Personnel Day on 16 May, EI is launching its new research on the role, impact, status, and employment conditions of education support personnel.
“Education Support Personnel: Shining light on the invisible workforce”, by Philippa Butler.
Philippa Butler
Education Support Personnel (ESP) are a vital part of the education workforce. They help to do all the background tasks and hidden duties that ensure that teachers can teach and students can learn. Together with teachers and school leaders, ESP are responsible for creating and sustaining a school culture where...
Understanding the invisible workforce: Education support personnel’s roles, needs and the challenges they face
Philippa Butler
16 May 2019
Education Support Personnel (ESP) play a vital role in promoting quality education, fostering a safe and positive learning environment for all students, and ensuring that schools and educational institutions function effectively. ESP cover a wide range of people working in the education sector, and despite being an essential part of...