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BEING PART OF FIRWOOD

STAFF WERE ASKED

WHAT DOES BEING
PART OF FIRWOOD
MEAN?

Having the opportunity to meet new colleagues and make good working relationships across the Trust allows me to upskill myself and learn and grow from other professionals across the Trust.

SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELLBEING

AT WOODBRIDGE TRUST

As part of our Health and Wellbeing discussions across the Trust we asked staff how they feel Woodbridge Trust and their schools support them in having a healthy mind and body. Here are a few of the initiatives and benefits staff said they enjoy:

Being part of the EAP Health Helpline scheme

Teachers protected PPA and the ability to work from home

Acknowledgements of special birthdays, retirements and births

Excellent facilities and working environments

Access to high quality professional development and progress towards personal learning goals

A clear progression route supported by rigorous implementation of appraisal systems and Staff Development systems with clear intended outcomes

Strong, supportive, highly skilled teams with high staffing ratios

Established Induction processes and support for Early Career Teachers, staff new to schools and staff new to different roles

All staff can access training and not just teachers

The access to updated technology to enable all staff to be the best they can be in terms of facilitation of teaching and learning

Many edible treats throughout the year

Senior Leaders have a great understanding and awareness of personal circumstances and have a truly open door policy and are willing to listen

We reimburse mileage from 46.9p per mile, for all work related travel; submitted via the approved expense form.

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