SWA-The Marlborough Church of England School-OX20 1LP-24/May/2024

Positive feedback from the annual trust survey, alongside evidence from classroom staff meetings, professional learning days, staff appraisals etc have demonstrated the benefits of new marking and reporting systems, the schools flexible working policy etc on staff wellbeing. A flexible approach to the timings of parents evenings and other events has minimised their impact on staff's commitments outside of work (see below).

The school has trained 8 MH First Aiders and the wellbeing lead is currently undertaking SMHL training. It has also created a wellbeing policy. Staff feedback demonstrates the effectiveness of the leader's open and positive approach to supporting the emotional and mental health of its staff.

Staff enjoy ‘nurture days’ when they undertake acts of kindness for individual colleagues. Evidence included positive feedback about a number of staff clubs (running, a book club etc), discounted yoga sessions and other provision. Leaders are mindful of caring and other responsibilities and model a positive approach to flexible working to accommodate these.

Leaders take care to formally acknowledge individual members of staff in weekly messages and through other routes. Evidence included positive feedback about this form non-teaching colleagues

This area emerged as a particular strength with high numbers of staff on P/T contracts and specific actions such as allowing staff to indicate their availability for parents’ evenings rather than this being dictated by the school – thereby ensuring that out of hours activities impact as little as possible on personal lives.

The wellbeing lead is undertaking SMHL training and is clearly well supported in her responsibilities by school leaders. Several staff are qualified MH First Aiders and a lead governor for wellbeing has been appointed. Evidence included positive feedback about the support provided to staff by the wellbeing lead.

Staff at all levels have access to coaching to support their professional development. Others have gained qualifications through the NPQ providers linked to the MAT’s training school. Evidence includes positive feedback from staff who have accessed training.

Staff described the various ways that they seek feedback from colleagues and how this has impacted on a number of areas including marking, PPA provision etc.