Supporting School Staff Through the Winter
As we move into the winter of 2020, Seasonal Affective Disorder will be an all-too familiar condition for some, that will bring symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is a condition that generally hits in the winter months due to a lack of light and warmth. But there are things we can do to combat these symptoms and try to support ourselves. Now more than ever, our mental health should be a priority. Here are some ideas from the wellbeing team about quick wins to try and beat the blues
Reward and Recognition
As we enter into the second national lockdown and adjust to another significant change both professionally and personally we take a look at how Governing Bodies and Trustees can recognise the hard work and dedication of their staff during a pandemic.
Supporting NHS Test and Trace for Visitors
Many schools will already have a system in place to log details of visitors to the school premises for health and safety purposes. However, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, schools are now required to follow advice from Public Health England (PHE) to minimise the risks of coronavirus transmission by introducing control measures.
Performance Management Appraisal Process 2019-20
Come September 2020, how will the annual appraisal and performance management cycle be fairly applied due to the unprecedented covid-19 crisis? How will you reach the decision whether or not a teacher has met their performance targets? Are they entitled to a pay award in accordance with the school’s pay policy due to the period of school closure?
Returning to School: Supporting Employee Wellbeing
Our Senior HR Manager, Pam Mason, offers some guidance on how best to support the wellbeing of employees who are being asked to return to the school premises.
Coronavirus: Effectively supporting staff working at home
The Government’s social distancing policy makes it clear that staff should work at home wherever possible. This has immediately changed the way we work for the foreseeable future, and possibly in the longer term. Here, we briefly outline steps you can take to proactively support your staff during this challenging period.
How do HR Managers survive Lockdown?
We are all having our ups and downs at the moment. Take a moment to read this honest, relatable and uplifting personal reflection from our Senior HR Manager, written four weeks into the COVID-19 isolaton period.
Workplace Menopause 2020 LIVE
The Menopause 2020 LIVE ‘Fact Not Fiction’ Conference will take place at MiHP on Thursday 23rd January and we are delighted to offer members a 10% discount.
Well-being at work
The term ‘well-being’ has rocketed into the headlines and there is a pressing obligation for all organisations to understand and take seriously the need for a strategic and meaningful well-being strategy for staff.
Messages around equality must not be diluted
Senior HR Manager, Laura Clark, reviews recent events around the teaching of LBGT inclusive relationships education in primary schools. She discusses the new RSE Regulations and schools’ duties under the Equality Act 2010 and explains why schools must continue to teach in accordance with equality law.