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SOME EXAMPLES OF SERVICES WE OFFER
These are some examples of projects we have delivered recently and indicative prices.
Flexible working policy review
£350
Are you thinking of reviewing your flexible working policy given the new laws that came into force on 6 April 2024?
We aren't legal experts but we can help with reviewing your flexible working policy in light of the new legislation and best practice in the education sector.
Usually we have a call with the Head/SBM first to discuss aims for the review. Then we read the policy and make suggestions for amendments and additions. With a call to discuss our suggestions after you have had time to co
Review of flexible working trial period
£700
We have recently completed a review for a board of governors to examine the impact of a shared leadership set up they were trialing. The Headteacher had requested to work part-time and had been doing so for a term with a Deputy Head stepping up as Co-Headteacher on when she wasn't on site.
We interviewed staff and surveyed other stakeholders before writing up a report for governors on the strengths and limitations of the temporary arrangement and suggested ways to move forward with it.
workshop for school teams
£450
We deliver workshops for school/MAT leaders, governors, middle leaders, SBMs/HR Leads on a variety of topics.
Some examples include:
- Flex and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - for schools leaders in a large MAT
- Managing Flexible Working Requests - for HR Leads
- Making a Flexible Working Request - for teachers on maternity/parental leave thinking of returning to work flexibly
But we can discuss your specific requirements. Prices will vary depending on preparation and delivery time involved.
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SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS
We want to support schools so that they retain effective teachers and improve pupil outcomes
School leaders might be raring to go or they might be reluctant to adopt flexible working for a variety of reasons. In the mental gymnastics of school life, we want to simplify the process for you. We can provide;
1. Greater understanding of flexible working within the school context
2. Understanding of the benefits of flexible working to the school, employees and pupils
2. Examples of brilliance - case studies of schools already demonstrating best practice
3. A toolkit of practical tips for implementation of flexible working practices
4. Research and information to help break down traditional barriers to flexible working
Each package will be bespoke to your needs but a typical set of services could include:
- A presentation on the benefits of flexible working in education for Governors and Headteachers
- A whole staff consultation to assess flexible working requirements
- Support through transition to a flexible working culture
- Specific training for middle leaders on managing team members returning to work flexibly after a career break
- A meeting with HR to audit and introduce more flexible recruitment processes
- KIT day training sessions for teachers on parental leave considering returning to work flexibly
- A review of your Flexible Working Policy to incorporate the new legislation ( Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023)
- External/independent reviews of trial periods of flexible working arrangements
- Coaching for co-heads or job sharing leaders or teachers
- Workshops on how flexible working can promote EDI in schools
If you are a MAT, TSA or individual school who wants to learn more about how we can support your schools to normalise flexible working, email us at flexibleteachertalent@gmail.com to discuss your flexible working needs.
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RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Teachers want to work flexibly for a variety of reasons and will need varying levels of support depending on their needs. We are collaborating with a number of partner organisations to help cater for these needs.
If you want advice with making a flexible working request, support with working flexibly or help finding a new role or job share partner then please email us at flexibleteachertalent@gmail.com You might want to take a look at our FAQ videos first.
Making a flexible working request
Career progression and flexible working (including TLRs)
Boundaries when working flexibly
If you are on maternity leave or have had an extended break from teaching and are interested in attending our Return to Teaching Workshops in collaboration with the MTPTproject, email us at flexibleteachertalent@gmail.com
If you are on maternity leave, take a look at the benefits of maternity CPD with the MTPTproject
If you are a leader who wants to learn more about the potential benefits of talent partnership, take a look at the Shared Headship Network.
If you are already involved in a talent partnership or due to begin one soon, take a look at this excellent preparatory advice from Capability Jane
Advice for teachers and leaders working remotely.
Advice on making flexible working requests.
Advice on class sharing.