Bundle: Teacher workload and wellbeing
In September, Ofsted said that they will be keen to show it is helping schools to reduce the heavy workload that many see as an unsustainable strain on the teaching profession. As part of this focus, workload is being added to the staff questionnaire sent out during inspection.
If you're wondering how to reduce workload in your school, read these:
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Case study: reducing marking workload without compromising on pupil outcomes
Headteacher Clare Sealy felt that her school’s marking policy was placing a huge burden on her teachers, and might not be based on evidence. In 2016 she banned written marking in her school and made feedback and pupil self-assessment part of every lesson. This is how she did it, and how you can too.
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Reducing lesson planning workload for teachers: case studies
Are there examples of schools that have reduced lesson planning workload? We feature case studies from 3 schools. We also point to strategies outlined in the DfE's workload challenge, and the Independent Teacher Workload Review Group's report on lesson planning.
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QuickRead:
DfE report on workload and marking
We summarise the Independent Teacher Workload Review Group's March 2016 report on eliminating unnecessary workload associated with marking in just one page. You can also download a copy of this QuickRead as a ready-made resource to share with colleagues.
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Staff wellbeing questionnaires
Are there questionnaires for auditing staff wellbeing? In this article, we link to examples of staff wellbeing questionnaires. You will also find 2 case studies, including one showing how a school used survey results to plan changes to its working practices and environment.
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Teachers' workload audit tools
Are there examples of workload audit tools for teachers? We have created a KeyDoc that can be used to look at teacher workload. We also link to workload surveys and questionnaires from the DfE and a teachers' union, and articles with strategies for improving staff wellbeing.
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Strategies to improve staff wellbeing and work-life balance
How can schools improve staff wellbeing and work-life balance? We look at examples of strategies used in schools that could help you retain staff and save on recruitment costs, and include advice from the Teacher Support Network, one of our associate education experts, and ASCL.
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Managing workload (headteachers)
How can headteachers better manage their workloads? We spoke to 3 of our associate experts, all current or former headteachers. They provided advice on delegation, communication and time management. You will also find an example of how one teaching school headteacher prepares for the school year.
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Staff wellbeing and work-life balance policies
Are there examples of staff wellbeing and work-life balance policies? In this article, we look at examples of staff wellbeing and work-life balance policies from primary, secondary and special schools. You will also find model policies from a union and a local authority.
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Staff wellbeing days
Are there examples of staff wellbeing and motivation days? We relay advice from one of our associate education experts and refer to examples of wellbeing days from a school and from universities. We also refer to advice on organising away days and look at examples of activities.
Time management: CPD
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