Managing workload

Many working in education say that their workloads are unsustainable. We provide advice, information and services that can help you manage your workload more effectively.

Knowing when to say no

Many people are uncomfortable saying no because they do not want to disappoint others, have had negative experiences saying no in the past or don't want to be viewed as uncooperative.

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Grappling with work-life balance

Work-life balance is something that is often spoken about in the education sector, but is often difficult to achieve. Read our guide to help you find that ever-elusive sweet spot of a work-life balance.

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Managing workload anxiety

This factsheet addresses how you should be able to reduce anxiety around your workload with practical tips to help ground you despite the piles of paperwork!

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Telephone support & counselling

No matter what you’re going through, we’re always here for you, day or night, all the time. Call us now.

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Time management and wellbeing at work

Effectively managing time and high workloads is a challenge for all those working in education. Whatever your role here are some useful techniques to help.

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Workload epidemic? Avoid the tipping point

Looking after your mental health as a teacher is crucial, especially given the workload challenges we are facing. Our CEO Julian Stanley offers his advice

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Reduced workload and better support for wellbeing key to retaining teachers

Our latest research identifies and explores possible solutions to education’s ongoing retention and recruitment crisis.

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How my work life balance went wrong and how I got through it

Kathryn Lovewell, teacher and author, talks about how she tackled the stresses of being a full time teacher, wife and mother and achieved a work-life balance.

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Professional development

Our comprehensive range of smart training and development workshops can help to strengthen and improve the performance of your staff.

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Taking time out might actually save you time...

Staff wellbeing expert, Sue Hugo, explains why and how taking time out can help you to concentrate on and balance your workload better than ever.

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Too busy to read this blog? Then read this blog....

What does ‘busy’ mean? Is ‘busy’ a badge of honour, or a brag, in what sometimes feels like an arms race of workload, deadlines and pressure currently pervading schools and colleges? Or is ‘busy’ some sort of plea, where we are telling others that we have taken on too much?

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How to keep your energy high & your focus sharp

Kathryn Lovewell, author of 'Every Teacher Matters' offers these top tips to keep your energy high and your focus sharp throughout your teaching day.