Pride Month: 6 ways to support LGBTQ+ Employees and Create an Inclusive Workplace
22nd June 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies
Pride Month, celebrated annually in June, is a celebration designed to recognise the influence of the LGBTQ+. It serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity, equal rights, and the freedom to live without discrimination. Here are 6 ways your school or academy trust can support LGBTQ+ employees and create an inclusive workplace.
The Importance of Analysing Your School’s Pupil Behaviour Data
12th June 2023 | MATs | Technology
In today's educational landscape, schools in England face numerous challenges in ensuring the academic success and wellbeing of their students. To address these challenges effectively, it is crucial for schools to gather and analyse comprehensive data, including pupil behaviour data.
Pupil Absence: The Consequences of Poor Attendance Levels
6th June 2023 | MATs | Technology
In recent years, pupil absence has emerged as a growing concern. Poor attendance levels have far-reaching consequences for both individual learners and society as a whole. By highlighting the significant consequences it has on students, their educational outcomes, and wider society and in understanding the implications of poor attendance, we can work towards effective strategies and interventions to address this issue and ensure that all students have access to quality education.
Prioritising Employee Health and Wellbeing: A Focus on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 in the Education Sector
19th May 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies | Mental Health
This blog aims to shed light on the importance of mental health in the education sector and emphasise the role of Employee Health and Wellbeing services, provided by Strictly Education, in promoting a healthier work environment.
How to get value from your internal scrutiny programme
11th May 2023 | MATs/Academies | Internal Scrutiny
Internal Scrutiny is a requirement but can be so much more than a tick-box exercise. An effective internal scrutiny process can add significant value to an academy trust, by helping to manage risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote transparency and accountability.
Attracting Top Talent: How schools and academy trusts can improve their strategy
4th May 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies | Recruitment
Attracting the best talent is often easier said than done. In this blog, we will explore some strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and look at sustaining a strong and successful team to ensure ongoing success.