It’s a tough time to be working in schools. There’s an impossible balancing act going on, between overwhelming demands on the one hand and a scarcity of resources to meet them on the other.

So what can we do? How do we make the most of the resources we’ve got? How can we work in ways that are healthy, sustainable, and resist burnout?

Creating Value in Schools intends to generate positive action through the sharing of stories from practice, along with time-saving tools and information to help you succeed in your role.

Who's behind it?

Liz Worthen

I’ve been working in education for 25+ years now. First as a secondary school English teacher in an inner-city comprehensive, and since then in educational programmes, professional development, and digital publishing. I was Head of Content at Optimus Education for nearly 10 years, a role which gave me knowledge and insight into all kinds of aspects of school life. 

What drives me is enabling others to flourish, realise their potential and have a positive impact in their world. My aim is for Creating Value in Schools to be a space that supports, inspires and empowers.

Why ‘creating value’?

There are lots of ways in which we can create value. Here are a few for starters.

• Resource value – enabling people to perform their roles more effectively, confidently and happily.
• Impact value – generating the maximum benefit through the education and services we provide for pupils, families and the local community.
• Environmental value – saving resources and taking care of our planet.
• Financial value – making our money work harder and go further.

Who’s it for?

Anyone working in and with schools!

Need to know

Being up-to-date on news, policy and practice in the world of education will help ensure you are equipped and informed for your role.

Every week in term-time the Need to Know feed is updated with one-minute reads based on a policy update, a piece of education news or a research report.

For a monthly subscription, you will have access to the full feed, and the option to receive immediate update alerts. 

Launch offer: subscribe for just £3.50 per month

Benefits

• Save time and get key updates delivered straight to your inbox.
• Get guidance on what action you need to take as a result.
• Increase your knowledge and understanding of the world of education.
• Contribute more confidently in your school role.

‘Need to Know’ is for people working in or with schools in England, or those who want to stay in touch with what’s happening in schools in England.