MATPN South 2026

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From wellbeing to wellness: using evidence backed strategies to improve staff retention in MATs

26 Nov 2026
Main Room
Workforce, Skills & Culture Outcomes & Impact

With recruitment and retention continuing to challenge trusts nationwide, many leaders are searching for solutions that go beyond workload reduction and one-off wellbeing initiatives. In this practical session, discover how one trust has embedded the NHS Five Pillars of Wellness into a whole-organisation strategy, from mindfulness and skill development to social connection and physical activity. This session will share practical, scalable initiatives including flexible PPA, trust-wide social groups, mindfulness training, shared curriculum planning, and workload reduction strategies, alongside the measurable impact on retention, staff satisfaction, and organisational culture. Join this session to explore how a wellness-first, people-centred approach can transform staff experience, strengthen retention, and ultimately improve outcomes for pupils.

Speakers
Jeremy Meek, Chief Executive Officer - The Kite Academy Trust