Welcome and thank you

from Education Supporter Spring 2021

Your Voice

Welcome to the Spring 2021 issue of Education Supporter. This past year has been a deeply unsettling time for all of us, but of course, given the nature of our charity, our thoughts are first and foremost with teachers and education staff, who have continuously battled through the past year, while under constant scrutiny from the media. This magazine has to go to print some weeks before you receive it. But it is my hope that by the time you’re reading this, it will be with renewed optimism that we have come through the worst of the pandemic, and can once again spend time with our friends and families. Although life in general has been somewhat unpredictable, thanks to you, Education Support has been a constant in the lives of so many teachers and education staff who have needed us during this time. We are in a strong position to continue adapting our services and expanding our reach. More than ever, we want education staff to know about us and to be able to access any of our support mechanisms. Together we can repair the damage done to education staff so that they are resilient and can continue to support our children and young people to overcome the effects of the pandemic and strive for their best future. I know I say it every time I write to you, but it comes from the heart – thank you, for being there with us. I’m going to be talking in a little more depth about how the charity is developing on page 4. In the meantime, I do hope you enjoy this issue and may I take this opportunity to send you my best wishes for a healthy year ahead.

Sinéad Mc Brearty CEO, Education Support