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Flexible working in schools and trusts

Use our guidance to develop an approach to flexible working that benefits staff and pupils.

Guidance
08/05/2026
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There are numerous benefits associated with promoting and encouraging flexible working in schools and trusts. These include attracting a wider pool of potential employees, retaining staff who would otherwise leave, and improving work-life balance and wellbeing.

Our guide to flexible working can be used by governing boards and school leaders to develop policies and an approach to flexible working that works in their context and realises these benefits.

Our guide for governing boards covers:

  • types of flexible working
  • dealing with requests
  • the potential benefits of flexible working
  • challenging assumptions
  • agreeing actions

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