The Wellbeing Equation: Why Happy Staff Stay with Iona Jackson

What this episode covers

In this episode of HEP Talks, host Luke Kemper speaks with Iona Jackson, Director of Strategy at Edurio, to explore the key findings from Edurio's latest reports on staff wellbeing and teacher retention in academies. Together, they unpack data from surveys of school staff across England, discussing the impact of workload, leadership dynamics, and wellbeing on staff retention. Iona reveals how factors like stress, excitement about work, and the role of school leadership contribute to teachers' decisions to stay or leave the profession. They also cover disparities in wellbeing across age groups, roles, and protected characteristics, offering practical recommendations for school leaders to address these critical challenges and create healthier, more supportive environments for staff. This is a great listen for educators, school leaders, and policymakers looking to better understand staff wellbeing and its close link to teacher retention. https://home.edurio.com/insights/staff-welbeing-in-schools-2024 https://home.edurio.com/resources/insights/staff-retention-in-academies

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