Validator report
18 September 2023
SWA-Redbridge High School-L9 6AD-18/Sep/2023
Areas for further development
The school is mindful that they need to maintain the work that they have started, so this will form the basis for wellbeing work in the future. The lead is considering upgrading to the gold award, and is thinking about the level of stragetic input that is required to achieve this. Whatever happens, the lead is keen to continue to be an advocate for all staff in school.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
1
Overall comments
The school identified areas to improve and has worked methodically and consistently to ensure that they have been fulfilled. A succinct range of evidence was shown, with appropriate and relevant commentary, that demonstrated what the school had put in place over time. The impact of the measures taken is demonstrated clearly and concisely. Staff wellbeing has improved across the whole school community because of the simple and effective measures that have been put in place by the dedicated team.
School ref
Validator benchmark comments
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Numerous changes have taken place since the school embarked on the staff wellbeing award in order to ensure a change in focus. The evidence provided is clear and shows the impact of the changes in a helpful and authentic way.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Feedback from some staff members has shown that the changes made have been a welcome addition to school life. Practical measures like the changes to the staff room have meant it was easy for staff to see the 'before' and 'after', knowing that the changes were being made to improve their environment.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
While there was already some measures in place, the introduction of more robust appreciation measures has had a more definable and sustainable impact on staff wellbeing, ensuring that the majority of staff feel valued, seen and heard.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
There has been a clear progression from when the school started their staff wellbeing journey to where they have got to now, and they have acknowledged how the award has offered structure to the process. Staff members feel reassured about the presence of the new measures in place, particularly the mental health leads.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
19/Sep/2023
Product attribute ref
Silver