Staff Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent whole Trust staff survey! We are pleased to confirm 784 colleagues participated and equates to 37.7% across the Trust.
With so many responses we are working through a detailed analysis and action plan however below is a summary of the key information gathered for your review.
This edition of the staff survey reached:
Question 1: The leaders at WeST have communicated a vision that motivates me.
This is a positive response with 53% agreeing or strongly agreeing. The strength of the Trust vision is further represented as a key them in the free text comments (questions 12 and 13).
Question 2: I know what is expected of me at work.
This is an exceptionally positive response with over 91% agreeing or strongly agreeing.
Question 3: Most of the systems and processes here support us getting our work done effectively.
The Trust currently has 63% of respondents which agree or strongly agree. As a growing Trust the systems and processes are evolving however we must continue to monitor that these are effective and add value to our activities.
Question 4: At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best everyday.
68% of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed with this area.
Question 5: I know where to get support if my wellbeing is being impacted by work.
Over the last year the Trust has worked to increase awareness of wellbeing and support mechanisms. This has achieved a 75% positive response (agree or strongly agree).
Question 6: I am treated fairly in the workplace.
The Trust has achieved 82% positive responses (agree or strongly agree).
Question 7: At work, my opinions seem to count.
The Trust achieves a 65% positive response (agree or strongly agree) to this area.
Question 8: I receive appropriate recognition when I do good work.
The responses above show a 66% positive response (agree or strongly agree).
Question 9: There is someone at work who encourages my development and talks to me about my progress.
Positively there are 64% of respondents who agree or strongly agree, however there is scope to further expand this.
Question 10: I am proud to work for Westcountry Schools Trust
The Trust achieves 69% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing.
Question 11: There are opportunities to learn and grow my career at WeST
The Trust has achieved 51% of agreement or strongly agree.
Question 12: What things are we doing well?
This question was optional for respondents and allowed for free text responses. We received 366 individual comments which are each being reviewed to identify key themes.
Question 13: Are there some things we could improve here?
This question was optional for respondents and allowed for free text responses. We received 374 individual commences which are each being reviewed to identify key themes.
The Executive Team and senior leaders are reviewing the full survey details and further information will be shared in future Whistle articles along with a copy of the action plan for next steps.
Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback in this process.
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