Opening the CAGE: A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing

Adam Gillett

• 01 september 2025
• 9781040416495

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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.