About Flexible Working Ambassador Multi-Academy Trusts and Schools

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

Our flexible working journey

A short video from the Principal at Lighthouse School discussing their flexible working journey as a participant of the programme.

Hear from a FWAMS

In this short recording, Neil Renton and Julie Wellacott reflect on their flexible working journey and work as a FWAMS.

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.