• Welcome to the Teach Well Alliance!

      The Teach Well Alliance tackles staff Burnout, reduces workload, improves wellbeing, and frees up time and energy for your teachers to focus on teaching and learning.

       

      Reduce spending on supply teachers for teachers absent through stress. Improve retention. Reduce vacancies. Increase applications.

       

      We create a customised action plan for you, selecting strategies that will reduce workload for teachers in your school.

    • The Cost of Teacher Illness

      Being a Teach Well School makes financial sense.

       

      Watch as the slides move across the screen. Or click on the arrows.

      Days lost

      In a primary school with 100 staff, of which 50 are teachers, the average number of working days lost through sickness is 740.

       

      In a secondary school with 150 staff, of which 50 are teachers, the average number of working days lost through sickness is 1110.

      Teacher absence

      In 2015/16, the last year for which we have figures, a total of 2.16 million days were lost to teacher sickness absence.

       

      Since then, rates of absence have increased.

      Cost per day

      £200 per day per member of staff absent

      Cost per teacher

      The basic cost of absence in schools is approximately £797 per employee for primary schools and £1328 per employee for secondary schools (based on working days lost at approximately 7.4 according to CiPD Absence Management Survey 2016).

       

      However, in reality, this cost is much higher because it is exclusively based on the salaries of employees on sick leave rather than the cost of temporary supply cover, overheads and indirect costs associated with reduced effectiveness of supply cover on student progress.

      Average cost of absence

      In a primary school with 100 staff, of which 50 are teachers, the average total cost of absence to the school for a year is £153,692.31. This is based on using supply cover for 50% of the absences.

       

      In a secondary school with 150 staff, of which 75 are teachers, the average total cost of absence to the school is £310,230.77. This is based on using supply cover for 50% of the absences.

      What would you do with the money?

      You could cut your school's spending on staff absence by at least 50%.

       

      Reduce workload and stress. Prevent and tackle Burnout. Create a culture of staff wellbeing.

       

      Spend the savings on teaching and learning.

    • Teacher Workforce Dynamics

      NFER Report October 2018

      Watch the video to find out what the NFER advises would improve teacher retention

    • Are your...

      • Teachers struggling to cope? 
      • Staff frequently absent?
      • Scarce resources being spent on supply teachers?
      • Retention figures declining?
      • Vacancies difficult to fill?

      If your answer is 'Yes' to any of these questions, our Teach Well Toolkit has the solution.

      • 3-Term programme, tailored to your school
      • Done with you, not to you
      • Identifies causes of stress
      • Customised action plan
      • Includes support and non-teaching staff
      • Targeted strategies and resources
      • Monitors and evaluates progress
      • Wellbeing consultant support
      • Draws on best practice
      • Teach Well Award for your school

       

    • Teach Well Toolkit Process

      Well staff teach well. Pupils taught well do well.

      1) Identify

      We survey your staff anonymously, identify where they are most under pressure and write a report for your leadership team.

      2) Implement

      A wellbeing consultant will support you every step of the way to help you implement your action plan.

      3) Monitor

      We will keep an eye on how things are going for you and report back each term.

      4) Evaluate

      We will evaluate the impact of your school's wellbeing programme and propose continued progress as part of your School Development Plan.

    • Teach Well School Award

      Complete the Teach Well Toolkit Programme. Display your Teach Well School Award.

      The Teach Well School Award says:

      'Come and teach in our school! We will look after you!'

      'In the current educational environment where schools are trying to increase student attainment with a diminishing budget, it is essential that schools make the most of their key resource - teachers...From an organisational perspective, employee wellbeing is an important factor in quality, performance and productivity. Wellbeing is strongly related to work stress, a key player in employee absence. Consequently, developing and maintaining 'healthy workers' for good quality work, reduced sickness absence and positive performance outcomes is of great importance.'

       

      The Work Foundation/Teacher Support (2014)

       

    • New for school year 2018-2019:

      Choose from two Teach Well Toolkit programmes

      We create a customised action plan for you, selecting strategies that will reduce workload for teachers in your school.

      Well teachers, teach well. Pupils taught well, do well.

    • Order the Teach Well Toolkit

      Order here: https://goo.gl/forms/ElCLFyxQ4AyFiOTD2

    • Well Being Lead Diploma

      Are you a school Wellbeing Lead?

      Or applying for a Wellbeing Lead post?

      Sign up for our unique Wellbeing Lead Diploma

      Plan. Deliver. Evaluate. Qualify

      • Online learning: no travel
      • Online tutor support
      • Monthly evening webinar seminars + Intro webinar + presentation webinar 
      • Closed Wellbeing Lead group
      • Secondary or Primary route
      • Assessment by project
      • School-based: practical and interactive - includes wellbeing of both pupils and teachers 
      • No formal writing assignments
      • Keep a journal in your own style
      • Track progress on Coach Accountable platform
      • Complete in two terms
      • 10% discount if your school has purchased Teach Well Toolkit

    • Yes please! Send me information about

      the Wellbeing Lead Diploma

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    • Visit the Teach Well Alliance Resources Site

      Wellbeing and mental health strategies, resources and ideas

    • Training and Professional Development

      In addition to its The Teach Well Toolkit programme, the Teach Well Alliance runs a range of in-house and national courses, focusing on staff and pupil mental health and wellbeing.

      Complete the form below for more information on in-house courses.

      Dates and venues of external courses will be posted on Twitter at @teachwellall, Linkedin and Eventbrite .

      Customised Inset for Staff

      Tell us what your school needs and we will deliver it

      From presentations at staff meetings to workshops to pupil training - the Teach Well Alliance will design a well-being and mental health course to meet your needs. Three of our popular courses are described below. Complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss your requirements.

      Mental Health: You can talk

      For staff or student groups in school

      An interactive workshop, tailored to the needs of your school. It covers: What it means to have mental health; what it means to be mentally unwell; how to talk about mental health; how to support someone who is mentally ill; and how to take action to prevent mental ill-health. Complete the form below and we will get in touch to discuss your requirements.

      Leading on Workload and Wellbeing

      External one-day interactive workshop held in Manchester every fourth Thursday in the month: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-day-workshop-leading-on-teacher-workload-and-wellbeing-tickets-43217090481

      This interactive workshop looks at the role of the school wellbeing lead. It draws on best practice and case studies to enable delegates to return to school with a wealth of strategies and an action plan. An invitation-only closed group will be created for members of the workshop to keep in touch and support one another while promoting wellbeing in their schools.

      Developing Student Well-Being Ambassadors (Years 5 & 8-12)

      On-site one-day interactive training day for nominated Student Well-Being Ambassadors in your school, tailored to your school's requirements. A great opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership skills. Complete the form below and we will get in touch to discuss your requirements.

      This interactive course trains your school's Student Well-Being Ambassadors to support staff in implementing well-being and positive mental health in the school community. It draws on good practice from both primary and secondary schools. During the course, your students will learn about:

      • The role of a student well-being ambassador
      • What to do if another student asks for help
      • How your students will work closely with staff to identify learners who might need support with issues such as bullying, mental ill-health and exam pressure.
      • How to support new students
      • How to work with staff to support their work
      Your students will be awarded a certificate as evidence of their training. After your students have completed a successful term as Well-Being Ambassadors, and provided they commit to two further terms as Ambassadors, they will receive a Well-Being Ambassador Award.

    • Would you like a customised course for your school?

      Complete the form below and we will get back to you shortly

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    • Teach Well Alliance is proud of our partnership with Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support

      Arthur Ellis works alongside staff to provide mental health support for pupils.

      Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support website

      Look out for Arthur Ellis in 2018-19!

      • One-to-one pupil mentoring, including via an App
      • Group Workshops for pupils
      • Liaison with friends and family
      • Delivery of interactive assemblies, covering issues such as knowledge of mental illness and reducing exam stress

      Visit the Arthur Ellis website for more information

      www.arthurellismhs.com

       

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