Staff Well-being at TWS
We believe in looking after our team.
The Wren has a growing culture of supporting staff well-being which is outlined through our staff well-being charter, titled Looking after our team @ TWS. At The Wren, we have reviewed policies, such as our ‘old’ marking policy and since January 2021 this was replaced with a feedback policy, in addition to this we have reviewed our processes around reporting to ensure that we are being considerate of workload and well-being with what we ask of staff through working smart and ensuring all data gathered is useful moving forwards.
In addition, we prove how seriously we take well-being through commitments to:
- Each colleague is entitled to a wellbeing day once a year.
- Teaching staff engage in twilight professional development sessions to replace INSET days, which allows two further days at home each year.
- We pay our teaching staff the ‘London Fringe’ allowance.
- We have access to exceptional professional development both in-house and across the Trust through our EAT Professional Learning resource.
- We commit to coaching and all staff can access coaching if suitable.
- We commit to performance development which focuses on developing you in your role to become an exceptional professional.
- Staff Wellness Room: A work free space for moments of rest and relaxation.
The Wellbeing Charter – Looking After our Team @ TWS
Launched in September 2023, our wellbeing charter was developed by the leadership team in collaboration with the well-being committee.
Well-being Committee
The well-being committee meets once a school term. The aim of the committee is to identify barriers to staff well-being and discuss possible solutions. The committee are also considering how to enhance staff relationships through social events.