About Flexible Working Ambassador Multi-Academy Trusts and Schools

What FWAMS are, what they do and how to contact them

What are FWAMS

Flexible Working Ambassador Multi-Academy Trusts and Schools (FWAMS) have been appointed by the DfE to support school leaders to implement and embed flexible working in their schools.
Flexible working can support in the recruitment and retention of quality teachers and have a positive impact on staff wellbeing, as well as promoting equality in the workforce. Despite the benefits, there are challenges associated with implementing flexible working.

FWAMS can offer practical advice on designing a policy, on overcoming common challenges such as timetabling and budgeting, as well as highlighting the importance of 'flexible hiring'. They can also offer trust level support. Whether you are a leader in a MAT, a mainstream primary or secondary, a special school or an alternative provision/pupil referral unit setting, a FWAMS will be able to offer bespoke support.

Working in partnership with Capita,
FWAMS are:

Promoting flexible working to schools and MATs, providing one-to-one coaching on implementing flexible working practices.  

Providing advice and guidance to schools as and when requested. 

Creating practical resources and awareness raising content to share best-practice experiences of flexible working.  

  • Promoting flexible working to schools and MATs, providing one-to-one coaching on implementing flexible working practices.  

  • Providing advice and guidance to schools as and when requested. 

  • Creating practical resources and awareness raising content to share best-practice experiences of flexible working.  

The FWAMS

If you cannot find a FWAMS in your region or specialism please contact us at flexibleworkingineducation@capita.com. We will be able to match you to the most appropriate FWAMS.

Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate Grammar School of Red Kite Learning Trust
Neil Renton / Julie Wellacott
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East Midlands
Lapal Primary School of Hales Valley Trust
Jeannette Mackinney
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East of England
Thomas Gainsborough School of Unity Schools Partnership
Alex Blagona
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London
Charles Dickens Primary School of London South Teaching School Hub
Michael Eggleton
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South East
Upton Court Grammar School of Pioneer Educational Trust
Simone Tilbury
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South West
Malmesbury School of the Athelstan Trust
Sian Jones
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Specialist schools / Settings
Abbey School of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust
Joanna Hedge
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High proportion of pupil premium pupils
The Halifax Academy of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust
Rachel Jones
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High proportion of pupil premium pupils
Reach Academy Feltham of Reach Schools
Rebecca Cramer
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Alternative Provision/Pupil Referral Units
Aspire AP School of Aspire Schools Trust
Debra Rutley
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