How to Create a Culture of Joy and Belonging in our Schools

Why take this workshop?

Working in education should be the most joyful, fulfilling profession and yet talented staff have been leaving our brilliant profession in droves over the past few years. It’s time for school leaders to deeply consider the root causes of the recruitment and retention crisis and to revisit the purpose of education and its effect on the culture of our schools.

What does the workshop offer you?

In just two and a half hours, this online training supports a shift from acceptance of the fear that permeates our schools, to a sense that schools can once again be joyful places to work. Based on her experience as a current Headteacher, Tina offers practical tools and stories of hope from St. Ebbe’s, where staff want to stay in post and wellbeing has never been better. Regardless of role, staff at St. Ebbe’s have a strong sense of purpose, are innovative in their practice, embrace mistakes and love coming to work. You’ll have some reflection time and leave with simple strategies that, when implemented consistently, have the power to transform your school culture.

Course outline

Welcome and Introduction

Wellbeing Practice

Redefining wellbeing

What are the root causes of the recruitment and retention crisis?

Small practices that transform culture in a big way

Reflections

Audience: Leadership Teams and Aspiring Leaders
Format: Interactive online training
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: £40 *includes copies of slides/toolkit

Feedback from former participants

"Tina will support you to reflect on what really matters in making a school where everyone; staff and children alike, thrive and grow." Lynn Knapp Windmill Primary School

"Tina made me think about aspects of school life that I'd never considered. A truly refreshing approach to high standards with compassion at the core." Karen Black St. Aloysius Catholic Primary School

"It's liberating to feel that there is a way to lead schools that strikes the balance with accountability and a more joyful approach." Catherine King Comper School

"I'm delighted that so many people want to make schools better places for learning."