International Barometerof Education StaffInternational report | I-BEST 2023

Authors
Nathalie Billaudeau, statistician – Foundation for Public HealthMorgane Le Guern, statistician – Foundation for Public HealthFatty Hawa, project officer – Education and Solidarity Network
Ange-Andréa Lopoa, project officer – Education and Solidarity Network
Morgane Richard, project manager – Education and Solidarity NetworkMarie-Noël Vercambre-Jacquot, epidemiologist researcher – Foundation for Public Health***The International Barometer of Education Staff (I-BEST) is a biennial survey conducted from 2021 by theEducation and Solidarity Network and the Foundation for Public Health. I-BEST could not be done without
the support of Education International and the UNESCO Chair “Global Health and Education”, the relay
and support of local partners, and the active participation of education personnel. Thanks to all.
***About the Education and Solidarity Network (ESN)The Education and Solidarity Network is an international association
founded in 2009 with the conviction that education and health areinterdependent and at the heart of all human development. TheNetwork builds bridges between education, health and social
protection actors, in order to work towards the well-being of theeducational communities around the word.
For more information: www.educationsolidarite.org

About the Foundation for Public Health (FESP)Founded in 2002 in France, the Foundation for Public Health aims to identify ways of
promoting the health of populations. As a multidisciplinary team, it carries out
scientific studies and research in 5 main research areas: health behaviors,
occupational health, environmental health, healthcare trajectories and social
protection.

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Introduction• Survey dissemination date: February-June 2023
• Dissemination channel: online questionnaire• The order of the countries/territories is determined by the sample size of the continent to which it
belongs, then its own size (descending order)
All statistics presented in the report are weighted to account for certain key factors. This adjustment
limits response bias and increases the representativeness of the results.
DISSEMINATIONAGENCYEUROPEAMERICAADJUSTMENT
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020

MarchJune

10,562FebruaryJune

3,049

UNITED
KINGDOM

NASUWT

May-June

2,572

SWITZERLAND

SPV, SPG

MarchJune

1,690

BELGIUM

CSGP, SEL-SETCa

MarchJune

1,059

ARGENTINA

CTERA

April-June

2,277

QUÉBECCSQ

MarchJune

2,124

CANADA

CTF/FCE

MarchJune

910

MOROCCOFDT-SNE

MarchJune875

By weighting procedure taking into account the gender and thelevel of education (preschool + primary, middle, highschool).
Source: UNESCO, 2020

CAMEROON

CTIMA

FebruaryJune

602

By weighting procedure taking into account the gender and thelevel of education (Preschool, Primary, Secondary). Source: Cartescolaire, Ministère de l’Education de Base et Ministère desEnseignements Secondaires, 2020/2021

JAPANJTU

FebruaryJune

561

By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020

SPAIN

AFRICAPARTICIPANTS

UNSA-Education
Relayed by: SgenCFDTFECCOOFRANCEASIAPERIOD

TOTAL

By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender and thelevel of education (preschool, primary, middle, highschool).
Source: UNESCO, 2008
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender and thelevel of education (preschool, primary, secondary). Source:gouv.qc.ca, 2020
By weighting procedure taking into account the gender, the agegroup (<30, 30-49, ≥50) and the level of education(preschool+primary, secondary). Source: OECD, 2020

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I. Sociodemographic and professional profile of education staff participating in thesurvey
Role

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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GenderAge of pupilsFull-time / Part-time

Seniority

School sector

School type

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Number of pupils in the school

School environment

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

II. Working conditions and environment
II.1. Organizational and motivational factors
Number of actual hours worked per week
Age of pupils
3-11 years old
11-18 years old
Mean* Standard-deviation Mean* Standard-deviation
Territory
FranceSpain
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Belgium
Argentina
QuebecCanadaMoroccoCameroonJapan

42.7
41.3
48.8
44.3
39.4
34.6
42.6
47.4
31.8
35.8
49.9

(6.8)
(10.1)
(9.2)
(9.0)
(9.0)
(14.6)
(7.4)
(9.6)
(7.6)
(11.2)(12.9)

39.0
42.8
47.6
42.7
38.3
38.4
41.8
48.5
27.8
28.9
51.9

(8.9)
(10.4)
(8.7)
(8.1)
(9.1)
(13.4)(7.5)(9.5)(10.0)(13.4)(12.1)*Calculated among full-time professionals
Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Average number of pupils in classes taught

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

How much autonomy do you have in your work?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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At work, are you informed in advance about
important decisions?

Is your work recognized / valued by the school
administration and/or superiors?

In your school, do you make important
decisions as a team?

Evaluation of the opportunities of training

Evaluation of the opportunities of promotion

Evaluation of salary

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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II.2. School environment and social relationships at work
School climate

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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How do you currently rate the quality of your relationship with the following stakeholders?
School administration

Colleagues

ParentsPupils

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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II.3. Violence and security at work
Do you feel safe at your workplace?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

Level of discipline of pupils

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Have you been the victim of workplace violence in the past 12 months?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Who were the perpetrators of the violence?*Perpetrator(s) of the violence = pupil(s)Perpetrator(s) of the violence = member(s) of theschool staff

Perpetrator(s) of the violence = parent(s)Perpetrator(s) of the violence = person(s) external tothe school*Proportions calculated within the sample of respondents having been the victim of at least one act of violence in the last 12 months
Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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At work, have you witnessed violence in the past 12 months?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

II.4. Physical environment
Are you satisfied with the following aspects of your school?
Satisfaction: facilities

Satisfaction: material conditions (workspaces,teaching materials, Internet…)

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Satisfaction: amenities (electricity, drinking water…)

Satisfaction: sanitation (toilets, sewage, wastemanagement...)Satisfaction: sound level outside the buildings

Satisfaction: air quality outside the buildings

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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II.5. Work/life
Work/life balance

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

Provides regular help/support to a family member or friend

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Usual travel time from home to work

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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III. Health and well-being of education staff
III.1. Indicators in the work context
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
The advantages of my job far outweigh thedisadvantages

If I had to do it again, I would choose my professionagain

I have the impression that my profession is valued
by society

Overall, I am satisfied with my job

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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How stressful has your job been since the start of the school year?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnelHad sick leave (last 12 months)

Worked while sick (last 12 months)

If yes, for what reason(s)?

If yes, for what reason(s)?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Number of days of sick leave*
MedianTerritory
FranceSpain
UnitedKingdom
Switzerland
Belgium
Argentina
QuebecCanadaMoroccoCameroon
Japan

1020
51015
1430
15665

*Among staff who have been on sick leave
Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

In the last 12 months, have you been unable to work because of a voice disorder?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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III.2. Overall indicators
Quality of life: where do you currently place yourself on the ladder?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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How do you rate your health?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

Frequency of negative feelings (anxiety, depression,hopelessness…)

Feeling of imbalance (time/energy) in
professional/private life

Satisfaction with sleep

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Limitation in daily activities because of a health problem (past 6 months)

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

If yes, for what reason(s)?

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Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

IV. Use of digital tools
IV.1 Equipment and frequency of useAs a professional, are you equipped with the following equipment?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

As part of your professional activities...
Frequency of use of digital tools in the context ofprofessional activity

Frequency of use of personal digital equipment for
professional activities

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Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

IV.2 Adherence and attitude towards digital tools and technologies
To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
I feel comfortable with digital tools

In my job, digital tools make my work easier

The use of digital technology in my work is
supported by the administration

The use of digital technology in my work is a sourceof stress for me

Digital tools have enabled me to improve myrelationships with students/families

I am in favour of using digital tools with pupils

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Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

V. Needs identified by education personnel
V.1. Support at work
If needed, in your school do you get support from the following stakeholders
ColleaguesSuperiors

Associations or unions

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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V.2. Health-related information
In general, do you feel that you are well informed
about health issues?

Do you know your rights regarding occupational
health?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

To what extent are these persons concerned about staff health and well-being?
School administration

The hierarchy

The unions

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Frequency of occupational medical appointments

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

V.3. Social protection
Do you have access to training and/or prevention resources on health/well-being?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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Are you satisfied with your access to healthcare in your country?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

In the past year, did you forgot some healthcare because of financial problems?

Source: I-BEST 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: education personnel

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VI. Evolution 2021/2023: overview for teachers in France, Quebec and Belgium
In order to evaluate changes over two years in the working conditions, health and well-being of teachers*,
around twenty key indicators were selected and the difference between 2023 and 2021 was calculated
for the teacher population* in 3 territories that participated in both I-BEST 2021 and I-BEST 2023: France,Québec and Belgium**.
The figures from the independent samples of the two editions were adjusted using the same nationaltarget structure.
DISSEMINATION
2021

FRANCEUNSA-Education,
SEUNSA, EN3S,Adosen, L’ESPER,Essentiel, Chaire
UNESCO Education& Santé2023

TEACHER FREQUENCY

ADJUSTMENT IN 2021 AND 2023

2021

2023

3,646

9,595

Weighted by gender, age group (<30, 30-49,≥50) and education level (primary, secondary).
Source: OECD, 2020

UNSAEducation
Sgen-CFDTQUEBEC

CSQ, APEQ

CSQ

2,349

1,751

Weighted by gender and level of education(pre-school, primary, secondary). Source:
gouv.qc.ca, 2020

BELGIUM

CGSPEnseignement,
SLFP-Enseignement,
Appel, Latitude
Jeunes, Chaire
UNESCO Education& SantéCSGP, SELSETCa

1,268937

Weighted by gender, age group (<30, 30-49,≥50) and education level (primary, secondary).
Source: OECD, 2020

The percentage changes between 2021 and 2023 in the indicators are calculated as simple differences.
They were considered 'significant' if they exceeded 3.5 percentage points in absolute terms, in which casethe colour code was applied: red for a significant deterioration, blue for a significant improvement.

*In 2021, only teachers were surveyed; for this specific analysis of indicator trends, other education staff were excluded fromthe 2023 sample.
**Morocco also participated in the 2021 and 2023 editions, but the sample sizes were 302 and 875 participants respectively,
with significant differences in the structure of key characteristics that make trends difficult to interpret and are therefore notpresented here.

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FranceQuebec

Belgium

Satisfaction with quality of life (scale 1-4 out of 8)
Satisfaction with general health (excellent <-> fair)
Depressive symptoms (negative feelings often/very often/always)
Sleep satisfaction (very satisfied/satisfied)Stress at work (quite / very stressful)
Safety at work (always/most of the time)
Victim of violence at work (in the last 12 months)
Satisfaction with relationship with the school administration (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with relationship with colleagues (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with relationship with parents (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with relationship with students (level 1-3 out of 6)
Recognition/valuation by society (agree/strongly agree)
Advantages >> disadvantages (agree/strongly agree)
Career satisfaction (agree/strongly agree)
If I had to do it again, I would choose my profession again (Agree/strongly agree)
Work/life balance (level 1-3 out of 6)
Recognition/valuation by the school administration/superiors (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with training opportunities (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with career development opportunities (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with salary (level 1-3 out of 6)Satisfaction with information flow (level 1-3 out of 6)
Satisfaction with teamwork (level 1-3 out of 6)
Commuting time (less than 30 minutes)
Frequency of occupational health visits (at least every 5 years)

2023 Evolution 2023 Evolution 2023 Evolution
47%
1% 66%-2% 41%-10%
82%-0% 91%-2% 81%-4%
47%-4% 35%-0% 51%5%18%
1% 30%-2% 18%-2%
72%-9% 55%-14% 74%
6%94%
2% 93%-2% 89%1%34%
3% 41%
14% 36%10%68%-3% 78%-3% 64%0%88%
1% 93%-1% 87%4%85%
2% 93%
0% 83%
2%
94%-1% 97%-1% 94%-1%
3%0% 11%
2%4%1%
15%4% 36%
3% 19%-5%
46%-2% 66%-5% 49%-13%50%
10% 58%
4% 50%-8%37%
7% 49%-2% 44%1%34%
3% 67%-5% 46%-2%
31%
14% 74%
5% 52%
11%17%
11% 55%2% 35%
11%24%
11% 55%
6% 67%
16%38%
9% 55%-3% 42%
1%68%
0% 68%-7% 49%-1%75%-2% 78%0% 60%-5%2%
1% 28%-3%
7%-1%%Primary school teacher%Part time
%Union member%Woman

58%
9%40%
68%

-0%
0%
-2%
0%

66%
11%
97%
73%

-1%
-0%
0%
-1%

62%
18%
79%
70%

7%
5%
-5%
3%

Source: I-BEST 2021 and 2023, ESN/FESP. Field: teachers, France, Quebec and Belgium

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