Staff voice

75.7%

Have flexibility for caring responsibilities

964 / 1,273 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “My line manager and team allow me flexibility to meet my caring responsibilities.”

Why? Support with caring responsibilities can make flexibility tangible. Our research means we know that access may differ by role and circumstance.

They said:

“Only had a couple of instances where this has been needed and my line manager has been incredibly supportive.”

Staff · SF01-Q1

“I am not encouraged to attend my child's events and have been questioned about them.”

Staff · SF01-Q2

A question for your setting

Which flexible arrangements can be offered transparently across roles, and how will staff know how to request them?

75.7%

Feel they belong

1,152 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I feel like I belong here.”

Why? A welcome and a place in the team matter. Our research asks whether people across our workforec can be themselves as well as feel they belong.

Staff told us:

“I have felt very welcomed here from day and feel part of the team.”

Staff · SF02-Q1

“I feel like I can be with some people and not at all with others.”

Staff · SF02-Q2

A question for your setting

What helps new and established colleagues feel accepted, and where do staff hold back parts of themselves?

37.8%

Believe promotion is fair for all

572 / 1,513 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I believe all staff are treated fairly in terms of promotions (advancement) here.”

Why? Staff can value fair opportunities while also wanting a clearer process. Our findings asks leaders to examine criteria, access and feedback.

Staff said:

“There are some excellent examples of talent being recognised and promoted.”

Staff · excerpt · SF03-Q1

“If there is a process, i am not aware of it.”

Staff · SF03-Q2

A question for your setting

Are criteria, vacancies, feedback and access to development clear to everyone who could benefit?

73.5%

Are satisfied with relationships

1,118 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I am satisfied with my relationships here.”

Why? Everyday access to colleagues can be a source of support. Our research helps leaders ask whose working pattern or role makes that access harder.

Staff said:

“I can go into the staffroom or seek out a colleague to discuss something whenever I want/need to.”

Staff · SF04-Q1

“Sometimes it feels that there are groups of people that don't openly welcome others into their groups in staff meetings etc.”

Staff · ST04-Q2

A question for your setting

Can staff across roles and working patterns access advice, information and everyday collegial support?

51.3%

Say provisions meet their current needs

781 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “The staff provisions here meet my current needs.”

Why? Accessible technology or a quiet space is a concrete example of provision that a staff member values. Our research asks who can use existing staff provisions, which needs remain unmet and what would they propose as solutions to support retention.

Staff said:

“Being able to have lunch not in the cafeteria but in a quiet space has greatly added to my mental and physical wellbeing.”

Staff · excerpt · SF05-Q1

“No quiet spaces to make phone calls if needed throughout the day due to classroom being used by students.”

Staff · SF05-Q2

A question for your setting

Which provisions do staff find useful, who cannot use them, and which unmet needs require a change in working conditions?

69.9%

Say inclusion and wellbeing are valued

1,064 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “Inclusion, diversity and well-being are genuinely valued here.”

Why? Values become visible in decisions about time, workload and support. Our voice capture asks staff where they see them in practice.

Staff said:

“I think well-being as a whole could be improved such as the opportunity for check ins with staff but I do think if people individually asked, it would happen.”

Staff · SF06-Q1

“most times i think the staffs well being could be considered more”

Staff · SF06-Q2

A question for your setting

Which leadership decisions demonstrate inclusion in practice, and how can staff influence decisions affecting their working day?

56.1%

Have attended inclusion-related training

854 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I have personally attended staff training here which incorporated diversity and inclusion.”

Why? Training participation is one part of the picture. We know that relevance, language and time to apply learning also matter.

Staff said:

“The training we had this year for staff was very good and I have spoken about this to friends.”

Staff · SF07-Q1

“In most training, there is no consideration to the people that only speak one language”

Staff · SF07-Q2

A question for your setting

Can staff practise inclusive decisions in situations relevant to their role, with time and support to apply their learning?

67.5%

Say the curriculum supports inclusion

955 / 1,415 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I believe the curriculum here supports diversity and inclusion for all.”

Why? Inclusive intentions need to be examined through teaching, materials and access. Our staff surveys ask staff and students what they experience.

Staff said:

“There has been fantastic progress on this but more progress can still be made.”

Staff · SF08-Q1

“I don't know what the universal model of design is.”

Staff · SF08-Q2

“We had anti-racism once and then nothing more came of it when it was advertised as being an ongoing initiative.”

Staff · SF07-Q4

A question for your setting

How are staff and students involved in reviewing representation, materials, teaching adaptations and access to learning?

82.7%

Feel comfortable reporting to a line manager

1,259 / 1,522 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “I would feel comfortable reporting exclusionary or inappropriate behaviour to my line manager if I needed to.”

Why? Confidence in reporting is distinct from whether a concern is resolved. A route beyond the line manager may matter.

Staff said:

“Sometimes it is my line manager using exclusionary or inappropriate behaviour.”

Staff · SF09-Q1

A question for your setting

Can staff raise a concern safely when it involves their manager, and how is follow-through communicated?

71.0%

Value inclusion in the wider curriculum

1,054 / 1,485 recorded answers

We listened when staff said: “Inclusion in the wider curriculum for as many students as possible is important here.”

Why? This item concerns the importance of inclusion in the wider curriculum. It does not measure the quality of clubs, trips or their staffing.

Staff said:

“For example, staff have to run an afterschool club but can't choose which day they run it on.”

Staff · excerpt · SF10-Q1

A question for your setting

How are staffing, time, access and selection planned so that enrichment can be sustained and students can participate?