Workload

Job share trailblazers say two heads are better than one

Trust leaders Heather McNaughton and Caroline Pusey have shared job roles since meeting in a bunker during the Second...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Recruitment and retention

EEF projects to probe whether flexible working boosts retention

Research projects will also investigate the impact of flexible schemes on pupils

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey
Schools

Flexible working: DfE announces new list of school ambassadors

But only three of the original participant schools and trusts are part of the new programme

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Flexible working costs ‘hinder’ schools, DfE study finds

While school leaders believe benefits of flexible working do outweigh costs, some express concern on short-term finances

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
News

£500k to boost flexible working and drive staff retention

The government is looking for eight schools to share almost £500,000 as part of a programme to boost flexible...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
News

How are schools implementing flexible working?

Schools are letting teachers take their planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time at home, banning work in the staff...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Why flexible working won’t solve the workload problem

Back in the 2000s, “thinking hats” were a mega-cool concept in schools. Available in six different colours, each one...

Laura McInerney
Laura McInerney
Politics

WomenEd invites flexible working ideas for schools

A national networking group for women in education is calling for ideas on how flexible working can successfully be...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter