Where specific policies have to be put in place (such as managing performance and absence management) these processes are managed with sensitivity. Absence management processes are normalised so reporting absence & return to work discussions become automatic. Informal procedures around managing performance are fully implemented before formal procedures begin. Support is available for staff undertaking emotionally demanding tasks, such as safeguarding I know where to get support in and out of or pastoral issues. Supervision* or similar may be offered. school Staff are given/ reminded of information on support available to them outside school such as any employee assistance programme that gives staff 24/7 free & confidential access to counselling and other support services. Notice boards and the well-being team can signpost staff to support, including that of professional associations. Effective use is made of occupational health to support well-being e.g. phased returns or adjustments’. ‘reasonable All staff, including BAME, LGBT and those with other protected characteristics feel safe and comfortable to who they are” and are signposted to support if required. “be * Supervision gives staff an opportunity to establish a trusting, confidential, non-judgemental relationship. It offers a space to develop through self-reflection. Supervision offers one-to-one uninterrupted time to consider current demands and challenges faced. It helps to minimise any sense of isolation, along with an opportunity to celebrate personal successes and to consider, where things have become how to find a way forward that will work. ‘stuck,’
Where specific policies have to be put in place (such as managing performance and absence management) these processes are managed with sensitivity. Absence management processes are normalised so reporting absence & return to work discussions become automatic. Informal procedures around managing performance are fully implemented before formal procedures begin. I know where to get support in and out of school Support is available for staff undertaking emotionally demanding tasks, such as safeguarding or pastoral issues. Supervision* or similar may be offered. Staff are given/ reminded of information on support available to them outside school such as any employee assistance programme that gives staff 24/7 free & confidential access to counselling and other support services. Notice boards and the well-being team can signpost staff to support, including that of professional associations. Effective use is made of occupational health to support well-being e.g. phased returns or ‘reasonable adjustments’. All staff, including BAME, LGBT and those with other protected characteristics feel safe and comfortable to “be who they are” and are signposted to support if required. * Supervision gives staff an opportunity to establish a trusting, confidential, non-judgemental relationship. It offers a space to develop through self-reflection. Supervision offers one-to-one uninterrupted time to consider current demands and challenges faced. It helps to minimise any sense of isolation, along with an opportunity to celebrate personal successes and to consider, where things have become ‘stuck,’ how to find a way forward that will work.
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