Opening the Cage: A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing

Opening the CAGE invites you to embark on a transformative journey within the world of education, unveiling a powerful framework to nurture the wellbeing of staff that will not only retain valuable educators but create positive learning environments, ensure academic success and address student needs.
The CAGE framework - representing Communication, Appreciation, Growth and Development, and Empathy and Support - offers a fresh, holistic perspective on addressing the often-overlooked needs of teachers, encapsulating the key components of wellbeing. Through compelling real-world examples, research-based insights and practical strategies, the book explores the profound impact of teacher wellbeing on the quality of education, before drawing inspiration from best practices in different sectors - from sport to business - to provide a roadmap for creating a more positive and productive educational environment.
Whether you are a member of staff in a school seeking to reignite your passion for teaching, a school leader aiming to enhance staff morale or a policymaker dedicated to improving educational outcomes, this book empowers you with the tools to prioritise and foster teacher wellbeing.

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Chapter 1: Opening the CAGE
Chapter 2: Structure
Chapter 3: Leading
Chapter 4: Strengths-Based Approach
Chapter 5: Communication
Chapter 6: Appreciation
Chapter 7: Growth and Development
Chapter 8: Empathy
Conclusion
Index