Management of workload and wellbeing: the governance role

This module shows you how to approach monitoring visits, from planning the visit to reflecting on what you’ve seen.

At a glance

Exploring the sorts of issues that many schools and trusts are facing, this bitesized module suggests practical approaches that governing boards can take to get workload and wellbeing management under control.

You will cover:

what the main issues related to workload are

the expectations of governing boards

some of the key factors that can lead to excessive staff workloads

what the board can do to reduce workloads

the resources available to assist boards, schools and trusts to manage workload effectively

  Study time 15 minutes

Programme description

Is your governing board ensuring that the workload expectations of the senior executive leader and their staff team are reasonable? Is it taking steps to protect the wellbeing of staff?

In addition to meeting employer’s legal obligations, effective management of workload and wellbeing is essential for maintaining positive morale and productivity and critical to recruiting and retaining quality staff. And when Ofsted visits it will also want to see evidence of effective management and leadership.

"Useful bitesize overview of some of the key issues and some useful advice and tips. Interesting and interactive."

User review

"Succinct setting out of problems and solutions. Clear steps forward. Not overwhelming."

User review

"As governor for Wellbeing I found it very useful."

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Who developed this module?

Paul Aber

Paul Aber, Head of Training Development

Paul leads and manages NGA’s face-to-face training, e-learning and development programmes. This includes recruiting, training and managing NGA’s team of consultants and trainers. Paul has many years’ experience of governance, including in maintained schools and academy trusts.

Michael Barton

Michael Barton, Head of Advocacy and External Affairs

Michael specialises in trust governance, co-ordinating NGA's work with multi-academy trusts and producing tailored resources. He also leads NGA's work in the West Midlands, working closely with the region's trusts and local authorities.

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Module Includes

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