The research, commissioned by the British Council, shows that parents are more concerned about the future funding of education services here than anywhere else in the UK.Other challenges parents believe schools face include children and young people’s mental health (49%), followed by too busy/too much paperwork (39%).However, according to the survey the majority of parents in Northern Ireland believe that teachers have a significant influence on shaping the lives of children and young people.Jonathan Stewart, director of the British Council Northern Ireland, said: “On World Teachers’ Day it is fantastic to see such high value placed on teachers and the role they play in society, and it’s clear that opportunities for children to learn other languages and explore different cultures are also highly prized.“Teachers are at the heart of our work in education, and we aim to support them by bringing an international dimension to their work, through the provision of teaching resources and professional development opportunities supporting the Northern Ireland curriculum.”"