Staff Wellbeing in MATs, Schools and Colleges 12 November 2024
In the rapidly changing world of education, prioritising staff wellbeing is more important than ever.
When
11am - 12pm
Where
This event will
be hosted
online
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Price
Free for BESA members, £50 for non-BESA members
In the rapidly changing world of education, prioritising staff wellbeing is more important than ever.
Join us for a valuable webinar focused on the significance of staff wellbeing in Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), schools, and colleges. Tailored specifically for BESA members, this one-hour session will cover practical strategies, share success stories, and equip you with the tools needed to positively influence the culture of your institution.
Agenda Highlights:
Welcome & Introduction
We'll kick off with a brief introduction of our expert host(s) and speaker(s), laying out the agenda and setting the stage for why this conversation is so essential.
The case for prioritising staff wellbeing
We’ll present compelling evidence on the significant impact of staff wellbeing. Understand why putting staff first isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do for any successful educational institution.
A reality check on staff wellbeing today
Gain a clear picture of the current state of staff wellbeing in MATs, schools, and colleges. We’ll dive into the latest statistics and trends, discuss how to effectively measure impact, and identify common barriers that might be holding your institution back.
Learning from the best: Case studies of success
Discover what the top-performing MATs, schools, and colleges are doing to prioritize staff wellbeing. Learn how these institutions meet diverse needs and create supportive, thriving environments for their teams.
Practical tips for suppliers
We’ll share actionable insights on how suppliers can play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of educational staff. Find out how you can contribute to a positive culture and make a real difference.
Interactive Q&A session
Engage with our experts in a dynamic Q&A session. Get answers to your burning questions, share your own experiences, and learn from the collective wisdom of your peers.
Closing thoughts & next steps
As we wrap up, we’ll recap the key takeaways and provide additional resources for continued learning. You’ll leave with clear, actionable steps to take back to your institution, and we’ll offer opportunities for follow-up discussions or consultations to keep the momentum going.
Speaker:
Mark Solomons, Founder, Welbee
Mark has always been an advocate for outstanding teaching and learning and understands the many barriers that make it hard for schools to deliver this. His mum was a teacher and this has encouraged him to take an active role as a Governor and Trust Chair in Primary and Secondary Schools for over 20 years.
His first career was in retail banking and as an operating board member and Retail Director, he led a large national and cross-functional team in a joint venture that incorporated three different organisational cultures. This is where he first realised the importance of putting staff first in any workplace and the need for inclusion. He experienced first-hand the impact staff wellbeing and engagement has on an organisation and its results.
His desire to support education led him to leave retail banking in 2009 to work with school leaders. He co-founded a national charity, using Olympians and the ‘Be the Best You can Be’ programme to develop work and life skills for students as part of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Following this, he used his knowledge and experience of leadership, line management and culture to deliver workshops and coaching sessions with school leaders around the country, to help support the improvement of staff engagement, wellbeing and performance.
Mark realised that one major reason why schools he worked with weren’t achieving their goals, was the way leaders within education were developed. Many school leaders receive little training in how to lead people, in comparison to other industries, such as the extensive training he received to secure his senior role in banking.
He realised it was vital that school leaders had the right skills, tools and support to manage staff and as a result, improve their wellbeing. He wanted to help give staff a bigger voice and enable school leaders to put the right actions in place quickly, so staff wellbeing could become a natural part of their school life. This is how Welbee was born.
Over the last year, Welbee has continued to grow and help more and more schools understand how to make the biggest impact for their staff.
As a result, leaders have raised their results, increased staff retention, and put staff wellbeing at the forefront of their workplace culture. Putting staff first is the best way of ensuring pupils achieve the best outcomes.
To register your interest, or to ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk.
We look forward to having you join us for an enlightening and enriching experience!
