What Works Centre for Wellbeing Workplace Snapshot Survey is a concise questionnaire designed to assess the wellbeing of employees, with a focus on staff in educational settings. Developed in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions, the survey aims to provide a quick "snapshot" of how staff are doing. This tool covers a wide range of topics, from personal wellbeing to specific aspects of the work environment, making it an invaluable resource for schools looking to improve their workplace culture and support their staff.
The questionnaire includes a variety of questions to capture a full picture of staff wellbeing. It asks about general life satisfaction, feelings of purpose, and physical and mental health. It also delves into specific workplace factors, such as job satisfaction, the quality of support from colleagues and leaders and feelings of safety and comfort in the work environment.
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What Works Centre for Wellbeing in collaboration with The Department for Work and Pensions
The Workplace Wellbeing Questionnaire is not scored in the traditional sense. Instead, it is a diagnostic tool that helps schools understand the factors that contribute to employee wellbeing. The questionnaire consists of a series of questions that cover five key drivers of wellbeing: leadership, culture, workload, relationships, and personal development. Each question is designed to assess how well the school is performing in each of these areas. The questionnaire is not designed to provide a single score or rating of employee wellbeing. Instead, it provides a detailed picture of the current state of employee wellbeing in the school.
The results of the questionnaire will provide schools with a detailed picture of the current state of employee wellbeing. By analysing the responses to each question, schools can identify areas where they are performing well and areas where they need to improve. For example, if the responses to the workload questions indicate that staff are struggling with workload, the school can develop strategies to reduce workload and improve work-life balance. Similarly, if the responses to the leadership questions indicate that staff do not feel supported by their leaders, the school can develop strategies to improve leadership practices. The results of the questionnaire can be used to develop targeted interventions that address the specific needs of staff.
The results of the questionnaire can be used in a number of ways. First, they can be used to develop a baseline understanding of employee wellbeing in the school. This information can be used to track progress over time and measure the impact of interventions. For example, if the results of the questionnaire indicate that staff are struggling with workload, the school can develop interventions to address this issue and then administer the questionnaire again to see if the interventions have been effective. Second, the results can be used to identify areas where the school needs to improve. For example, if the results show that staff are struggling with relationships, the school can develop strategies to improve communication and collaboration among staff. Finally, the results can be used to engage staff in the process of improving wellbeing. By involving staff in the development of interventions, schools can increase buy-in and ensure that interventions are effective.
The Workplace Wellbeing Questionnaire is a valuable tool for schools for several reasons. First, it provides a comprehensive assessment of employee wellbeing that covers all of the key drivers of wellbeing. This allows schools to develop targeted interventions that address the specific needs of staff. Second, the questionnaire is designed to be diagnostic, which means that it helps schools understand the underlying factors that contribute to employee wellbeing. This information can be used to develop interventions that are more effective and sustainable.
1.1. I'd like you to give an answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is "not at all" and 10 is "completely"....Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?
2.1. I’d like you to give an answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is “not at all” and 10 is “completely”...Overall, to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?
3.1. I'd like you to give an answer on a scale of 1 to 10, where 0 is "not at all" and 10 is "completely"...Overall how happy did you feel yesterday?
4.1. I'd like you to give an answer on a scale of 1 to 10, where 0 is "not at all" and 10 is "completely"....Overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?
5.1. On a scale of 1 to 7 where 1 means 'Completely dissatisfied' and 7 means 'Completely satisfied', how dissatisfied or satisfied are you with your present job overall?
6.1. I would recommend my organisation as a great place to work
7.1. How would you rate your overall physical health now?
8.1. How would you rate your overall mental health now?
9.1. I feel safe from threats and physical hazards in my current work environment
10.1. I am satisfied with my current physical working environment
11.1. For each of the following statements, please select the response which best describes your work situation... Your line manager helps and supports you
11.2. For each of the following statements, please select the response which best describes your work situation... Your colleagues help and support you
11.3. For each of the following statements, please select the response which best describes your work situation... Your headteacher helps and supports you
11.4. For each of the following statements, please select the response which best describes your work situation... Your job gives you the feeling of work well done
12.1. Are there any other specific questions you think we should be asking as part of this wellbeing snapshot survey?
13.1. Are there any other comments you would like to share?
14.1. Although the survey is anonymous, our school is keen to understand results by various groupings that will help us be better informed and ensure we provide the right support in the right areas. Therefore please do answer the following questions. We want to give you the security of knowing that the results can only be shown for each grouping if there is at AT LEAST 2 participant replies by category. This ensures no responses can EVER be traced back to any particular individual. What is your current age?
15.1. What is your gender?
16.1. What best describes your current role in the school?
17.1. What would best describe the nature of your role in school? (You may select more than 1 option)
18.1. Which Key stage/s do you teach? (You may select more than 1 option)
19.1. What best describes your current role status?
20.1. What best describes your current employment status?
21.1. What are your total years in this current school?
22.1. Have you worked in another school before
23.1. What are your total years of teaching experience?
The Workplace Wellbeing Questionnaire consists of a series of questions that cover five key drivers of wellbeing: leadership, culture, workload, relationships, and personal development. Each of these drivers is broken down into a number of sub-themes, and each sub-theme has a number of questions associated with it. The questionnaire is designed to be completed in around 15-20 minutes.
