Staff Retention in Schools | Dave Smallwood

In this episode, Clare talks to Dave Smallwood, Principal Team Teach trainer and Director at SENse Training and Consultancy, about staff retention in education.

They explore some of the reasons behind the recruitment and retention crisis in schools, and discuss the importance of creating a culture of support for all, including students, leaders, teachers and support staff.

Dave has worked in special schools, for both the local authority and the National Autistic Society, and has extensive experience of supporting young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities.

As a staff development co-ordinator for the National Autistic Society, he developed and delivered training in autism, and equality, diversity, and rights.

You can find Dave on LinkedIn.

He also shares three tips during the episode:

• • Identify individuals who may need more time and support.

• • A focus on early career teachers can help ensure they get off to the best start, and that they remain in post.

• • Embed core values across every element of school life, so staff feel valued, listened to and cared for.

The Team Teach podcast shares the latest thinking in behaviour, all in handy 15-minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use in your setting.