Opening the CAGE: A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing

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'Opening the CAGE is a breath of fresh air for school leaders navigating the pressures of staff wellbeing. Adam Gillett blends powerful insights from education, business and sport into a practical, flexible framework that works. The CAGE approach is honest, thoughtful and packed with real-life examples that make you reflect and rethink. It's a must-read for anyone serious about building a school culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive.' - Dean Johnstone, CEO of Minds Ahead

'Reflecting upon his extensive teaching and leadership experience with admirable honesty, Adam Gillett takes a creative approach to envisaging schools as happy places to work by drawing upon stories from a range of professions and industries. This book will make you think differently about what you do and remember why you went into teaching in the first place. Opening the CAGE is a must-read for school leaders and teachers who understand that teacher wellbeing lies at the heart of thriving schools.' - Tom Dobson, Professor of Education, York St John University

'This is a fantastic book. Drawing on ideas from the world of business and sport, the author powerfully illustrates how schools can build their own flywheel of wellbeing. The insights from sectors outside of education are rich and powerful. The author includes endless practical advice to support schools in developing cultures of wellbeing. There is a strong emphasis on empathy and relationships and the book's pedagogic features support reflection and provide readers with practical takeaways. The author writes using an engaging and straightforward style to address a key issue in the education sector. It is enjoyable, interesting and informative.' -Professor Jonathan Glazzard, Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice School of Education