Fair Workload Charter Survey
Warwickshire schools were invited last year to participate in the Fair Workload Charter Survey which recognises the positive work undertaken in managing teacher workload.
We are pleased to let you know that the opportunity for applying for the Fair Workload Charter will re-open in November 2020 and schools interested in participating are invited to email at the earliest opportunity: fairworkloadcharter@warwickshire.gov.uk
The charter status will last for 24 months from the date awarded.
This initiative was developed by a working party in partnership with headteachers, WCC and the teacher trade unions to allow schools to enable their teaching staff to comment on the following workload areas:
- general working conditions
- planning and marking expectations
- data collection and communications
- school policies and access to training
Based on the results of the above survey, schools reaching a 90% threshold will be awarded the Fair Workload Charter status. This is a kite mark that can be used in recruitment materials and general communication and promotion of the school.
The Fair Workload Charter was originally introduced to address the continuing national focus on the effects the management of workload is having on schools and staff sickness absence and turnover. There is now the further challenge of Covid related workload and many schools are additionally focussing on the impact of this on staff wellbeing. In these circumstances, the Fair Workload Charter continues to be a very powerful recruitment and retention tool for your school or academy trust to use to tackle these challenging issues.
You will receive detailed feedback after submitting your survey results in order to allow you to action plan accordingly to address those areas which may have prevented you receiving the award upon first attempt.
More information is available (including the survey questions used) at the following link to Frequently Asked Questions