The Satchel Blog

Homework Wellbeing
08 Feb 2024

Let's Talk About Homework: Reducing Teacher Workload

The topic of homework often ignites a complex mix of views and emotions for educators, but what ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teachers Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
01 Jun 2023

Is Meaningful Work Vital for Staff Wellbeing?

At the end of 2022, reports showed that the Department of Education missed its own targets for teacher recruitment, with overall training numbers down by

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
03 May 2023

School Management And Staff Wellbeing

The United Kingdom is home to over 32,000 schools, every single one of which needs ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Career Advice Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
03 Apr 2023

Why Career Development Matters For School Staff

Ongoing career development is crucial for everyone who works in a school setting, from headteachers to part-time staff members. This blog explains the effect of career ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Education Technology Wellbeing Satchel One MIS
16 Mar 2023

Cloud Computing In School And Its Benefits

Using cloud computing in education — such as a cloud-based management information system (or MIS) — can increase ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
07 Mar 2023

What Is 'Culture Fit' And How Does It Affect Staff Wellbeing?

‘Culture fit’ has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years. Keep reading to learn what the term actually means for school staff and how it affects their ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Education Technology Wellbeing Satchel One MIS
22 Feb 2023

How Has Technology Changed Education For Schools?

Technology has quickly become a staple in schools across the country, but have you ever wondered about the positive effect it's having? Keep reading to find out more. ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Schools Mental Health Student Wellbeing Wellbeing
13 Feb 2023

5 Ways To Promote Wellbeing In Your School

Student wellbeing has seen a lot more attention in recent years following the addition of wellbeing to the Ofsted framework. Keep reading to learn about 5 of the ways you ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
02 Feb 2023

How Do Colleague Relationships Impact Staff Wellbeing?

Many teachers and staff members understand the value of solid relationships with headteachers, school administrators, and others in leadership roles. What they don’t always ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing Manager
03 Jan 2023

The Role Of The Manager In Staff Wellbeing

Strong manager-employee relationships enhance school wellbeing and help create a positive learning environment. This guide explains in more detail the importance of ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing Job Satisfaction
06 Dec 2022

What ‘Job Satisfaction’ Really Means And Why It’s So Important

It’s time to discuss Job Satisfaction and its effect on staff wellbeing. With longstanding challenges in both school recruitment and retention still ongoing, it’s more ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Cost of living Wellbeing
29 Sep 2022

The Cost Of Living Crisis In Schools

Schools have been some of the worst hit by the cost of living crisis, but how can school leadership support staff wellbeing in this difficult time?

Author: Antoinette Morris