Drive real results with staff surveys for schools and colleges

Through partnerships with respected education institutions, we have helped academies, schools and colleges listen to their staff and drive meaningful change. Learn how we can improve staff experience with a school and college survey.

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Meaningfully improve engagement within schools and colleges

Education is an incredibly rewarding sector to work in, and yet it isn’t without its struggles and engagement barriers. Many academies, schools and colleges struggle with engagement due to workload pressures, administrative burdens and limited career progression opportunities.

Employee listening can identify the biggest engagement blockers and provide data-driven insights to create a more engaged and committed workforce.

High turnover rates in the education sector

The education sector is constantly on the lookout for dedicated, qualified teachers. But recruitment is only half of the story. Once you have them, you need to retain them.

High turnover disrupts the continuity of education and places additional strain on the remaining staff. Staff surveys for colleges and schools can identify underlying causes of turnover and implement strategies to retain talent.

Addressing morale and burnout among staff

Teachers and others in the education sector often face challenges such as irregular hours, understaffing, limited training opportunities and pressures to meet performance targets, all too often resulting in burnout or low levels or morale.

Through targeted wellbeing surveys, institutions can pinpoint stressors and put action plans in place to support wellbeing in a meaningful, considered way.

Navigating staff shortages and competition for talent

It’s no secret that schools, colleges and other education institutions are experiencing significant staffing shortages. There are now estimated to be more than 6,000 job vacancies in England’s colleges; the highest in over two decades.

This shortage intensifies competition for qualified professionals. School and college staff surveys can help to identify factors that attract and retain talent, allowing education institutions to stand out and attract the best.

Adapting to evolving workforce expectations

Modern educators are looking for flexibility and a supportive work environment. However, challenges such as inconsistent teaching quality and limited professional development opportunities persist in the sector.

By gathering feedback on staff expectations and needs, education institutions can begin to adapt policies to align with contemporary workforce desires, ultimately boosting staff motivation and performance.

Working with Multi Academy Trusts

We partner with Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) to deliver consistent, trust-wide staff surveys with local flexibility. Central teams get clear comparisons across academies, while each school sees its own detailed results.

Our streamlined approach saves time and cost, and we support action planning at both trust and school level to ensure feedback drives meaningful change everywhere.

How People Insight can support your institution

At People Insight, our platform is designed to provide actionable insights, giving schools and colleges the power to make data-driven decisions that improve the employee experience.

By partnering with us, your institution can proactively address challenges, create a positive work culture and, ultimately, improve educational outcomes.

Sharper listening, smarter action

We combine an easy to use platform with real people expertise, so you get more than results. You get direction.

From shaping the right questions to making sense of what your employees are telling you, our HR specialists work alongside you at every step. Then we help you prioritise what matters, align leaders and managers and turn feedback into clear actions that improve everyday experience at work.

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Employee surveys

Whether you’re looking to carry out employee engagement surveys, D&I surveys or boost wellbeing within your organisation, we can help you bring meaningful surveys to life.

360 feedback

Our 360 feedback tool marries the best in generative AI with expert consulting and project management, leaving you with personal development plans to boost growth.

Employee surveys

Whether you’re looking to carry out employee engagement surveys, D&I surveys or boost wellbeing within your organisation, we can help you bring meaningful surveys to life.

360 feedback

Our 360 feedback tool marries the best in generative AI with expert consulting and project management, leaving you with personal development plans to boost growth.

Real clients, real results

Our consultant was brilliant in helping us with our questions and presentation to our senior leaders. She has a terrific manner and beautiful communication.

Felicity Morath, Head of Learning and People Development

St. Mary's University

The survey experience was personal and showed understanding of our organisational culture and how best to take the results forward. Excellent support throughout.

David Woodman, Head of OD

Kingston University

All members of the People Insight team have been a joy to work with.

Deborah Beel, Senior Engagement Manager

Durham University