Management of workload and wellbeing: the governance role

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.