Workshops

Lucy Rose Flexible Teacher Talent

How the adoption of flexible working practices can positively impact staff well-being and staff retention

Lucy Rose is the co-founder of Flexible Teacher Talent. Lindsay Patience; Teach First Ambassadors, teachers, previous school leaders and mothers who met at the Teach First Innovation Series, passionate about flexible working in schools in order to retain effective teachers and leaders.

• breaking down perceived barriers to flexible working
• sharing examples of brilliance
• offering a toolkit of practical tips and solutions to implement flexible working
• sharing and demonstrating the benefits of flexible working to schools, employees and pupils

Jenny Arrowsmith - Irwin Mitchell

Navigating employment law: Implications for staff recruitment and retention under the changing face of employment law regulation

Jenny has extensive experience of advising employers of all sizes. She provides strategic HR and employment law advice to clients on all aspects including redundancy and restructuring programmes, disciplinary and grievance issues, absence and performance management, contractual changes, discrimination, TUPE and restrictive covenants. She has experience of working within a range of sectors including education.

Siobhan Wignall Senior People Partner Capita/Entrust

Leveraging recruitment metrics and the applicant experience to ensure a positive recruitment approach

Siobhan is Senior People Partner and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Instructor at Capita People Solutions

The Flexible working story - Matt Perry and John Faulconbridge

A practical review of the implementation of flexible working strategies in a multi-academy trust and schools

Matt Perry is one of 10 flexible working ambassadors and the Headteacher of Halifax Academy of Impact.

John Faulconbridge is the programme lead for the Capita/Entrust DfE flexible working project.

John and Matt will take you through the journey of adopting flexible working practices.