How to support staff beyond 8th March 2021
The return to schools for all pupils in England is the first step in Boris’s road map to get us back to some sort of normal however he is clear that further uplifts to restrictions will be about the data not the dates. This continues to leave us in a state of uncertainty.
The wellbeing of staff must be at the heart of everything you do after the 8th March. Read this blog for top-tips in supporting staff return over the coming weeks.
Staying Happy & Healthy During Lockdown 2021
We are one month into lockdown 2021, how are you managing with life’s new normal? Many school staff are still working in schools across the country and are doing a wonderful job. Read this blog for top tips on staying mentally well, physical activity ideas and recipes for some nutritious meals.
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.
