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Building a sustainable future

We recently partnered with TEMWA to be part of the fight against climate change, making Affinity a more sustainable place to work. The team have assessed the amount of carbon we are using as a business and have built a strategy with us on how to combat this and make changes to our working life.

We work with TEMWA, a charity in Malawi, planting trees for every ton of carbon we reduce. This allows communities to thrive off their own land and be more sustainable.

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A look into the Affinity community

How leaders can improve retention through implementing wellbeing strategies

Holly Little, Head of HR Operations at Cabot Learning Federation explains how leaders can improve retention through implementing wellbeing strategies

Ask the Expert: 3 Questions – Emma Ford on AI in Education

This International Day of Education (Friday 24th January 2025), we’re exploring the transformative potential of AI in education.

How Leaders Keep Their Staff Motivated During December

Although staff motivation and well-being apply all year round, the Christmas period can feel particularly long.

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Innovation at Affinity Academy

This year has been an exhilarating year for Learning and Development at Affinity Workforce! Learn about all our CPD projects in 2024.

How MATs Can Effectively Manage Their Temporary Staffing Budget

Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) face constant budget pressures. Learn more about how MATs can manage their temporary staffing budget.

How to Embed Trust Values Through Transformational Growth

Claire Druery, Chief People Officer at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, explains how to embed Trust values through transformational growth.

7 Simple Ways to Spread Happiness at Work

A happy workplace is a more productive, creative, resilient, and engaged workplace. Read our 7 top tips for spreading happiness at work.

Promoting a Positive Working Environment Across Your Multi-Academy Trust

The retention of teachers is a priority for all Senior Executives at Multi-Academy Trusts. Learn how MATs can create a positive culture.

5 Benefits of Cycling to Work

Cycle to Work Day is at the heart of our mission to become a greener, more sustainable business. Read the top 5 benefits of cycling to work.

Affinity Workforce Education Conference 2024

This year over 200 employees from AWS’ four brands travelled to Birmingham to celebrate at the luxury golf resort, The Belfry.

Mental health is important

At Affinity, we believe everyone’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. As part of our commitment to our employees’ wellbeing, we have appointed Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our organisation. They provide support to individuals who are experiencing poor mental health and/or emotional distress.

Our MHFAs have completed a recognised, accredited training course by MHFA England to equip them with the knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support, whether through self-help resources, the employer, or the NHS.

Our MHFAs are not qualified therapists or psychiatrists, but are there to provide non-judgemental listening and guidance to our employees.

A community to

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Our Sponsorships & Charities

Proud sponsors of Educate Magazine’s ‘Teacher of the year’ Award

We have raised over £10,000 for charities in the last year

We are proud sponsors of 2 rugby teams