Schools can sometimes be stressful environments for staff, and we take staff wellbeing seriously. We aim to maintain a healthy work–life balance for our team. We do not run evening activities and we do not expect staff to work beyond their normal working hours. To further support wellbeing, we offer staff yoga sessions and provide 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

We also work hard to create a positive and supportive culture within the school. Our Appreciation Tree at the entrance is used by both students and staff to recognise and celebrate one another. We regularly share weekly shout-outs, vouchers and small tokens of appreciation, and we organise occasional staff breakfasts or lunches as well as celebrations for special events.

The people we recruit to work with our young people share a common set of values and qualities. They are kind, empathetic and therapeutic in their approach, as well as hardworking, efficient, creative and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the young people we are privileged to support.

We provide training, access to ongoing professional development and actively encourage lifelong learning. Many of our staff choose to undertake additional qualifications after joining us, and we are exceptionally proud that so many colleagues stay with us and grow into new roles and responsibilities within the school.