Staff Support & Benefits at the UCL Academy
StaffSupport & Benefits at The UCL Academy
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Get Active ...... 5
Active Camden ...... 5 One You ...... 5 Discount on Gym Memberships...... 5 Fitness From Home ...... 6 Leisure Centre Vouchers ...... 6
Travel ...... 7
Season Ticket Loans ...... 7 Cycle to Work Scheme ...... 7 Cyclescheme City Bike Hire ...... 8 Parking permits ...... 8
Childcare Support ...... 9
Tax Free Childcare Scheme ...... 9 Family Information Service ...... 9
Staff Healthcare ...... 10
SimplyHealth ...... 10 GP Access ...... 11 GP Advice ...... 11 Free NHS Health Check ...... 12 Private perscription medication issued & delivered ...... 12 Private GP Access ...... 12 Sight & Eye Professional Care ...... 13 Health Check ...... 13 Free Flu & Inoculation Fees ...... 13 Medical Information ...... 14 Healthy Extras ...... 14 Health Alcohol Consumption ...... 15 Contents Contents
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Staff Wellbeing ...... 16
Empolyee Assistance Programme (EAP) ...... 16 Anna Freud Centre Support ...... 16 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ...... 17 Health Screening Questionnaire ...... 17 Occupational Health Referrals ...... 17 Lifestyle Discounts ...... 18
Additional Staff Benefits ...... 20
Our Partnership with UCL ...... 20 Additional holidays & Planning Days ...... 21 Co-Principals Open Door ...... 21 Office Captain ...... 21 Weekly Fruit Delivery ...... 21 Staff Lunch ...... 21 Staff Club ...... 21 Massage Therapy ...... 22 Family Friendly and Flexible Working policies ...... 22 Contents
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Message from the Co-Principals
In line with the core values of our sponsor UCL, we believe that looking after our staff is at the heart of delivering a transformational education for students of all backgrounds . The broad and extensive range of staff benefits and supports outlined below echoes our ongoing commitment to supporting staff wellbeing . We hope that you find the information in this handbook useful .
Robin Street & Simon McBride Co-Principals
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Get Active
Physical activity has a huge range of benefits and is a major factor in improving your physical and mental health . Camden can provide you with support in getting active in many different ways: reduced gym membership, cyclescheme savings, participating in a range of sporting activities across the borough .
Active Camden One You There are more than 300 activities at over 100 clubs, There are also lots of great ideas for getting active on leisure centres, parks, and other venues to do more the One You website including information about a than 60 sports and other types of physical activity free 12-week group weight-loss programme of exercise in Camden . This could be in a leisure centre or other and dietary advice for adults who live or are registered leisure facility, at a sports area, or with a sports or with a GP in Camden, run by Rebalance . Once you fitness club . Find out more on our Get Active pages . complete the course you may also get a reduced gym For information about the sport and physical activity membership as part of the scheme offer . on offer in London, check outGet Active London .
Discount on Gym Memberships Be kind to your bank balance while being kind to your body’s balance!
Though Simplyhealth, the Academy provides discounts on gym and leisure centre membership at thousands of gyms and leisure centres across the country . Ranging from the big chains to the small independents and council-run facilities, your nearest gym in the network isn’t far away .
How do I use this service?
Login to your Simplyhealth account: https://www.simplyhealth.co.uk/;
• Redirect to ‘My Policies’; • Follow the link to search for your nearestgym. This search will happen through MyGymDiscounts • Access the My Wellbeing portal; Once you’ve located your nearest gym and/or found the best offer for you, click on ‘Get Voucher’. • Select benefits and discounts; • Enter a few details to access your voucher, and then redeem at the gym on your next visit.
Gyms and leisure centres in the Swiss Cottage area include but not limited to:
• Better Gym and Leisure Centre, Swiss Cottage • HIIT Gym
• Virgin Active, Swiss Cottage • Agile Pilates
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Fitness from Home Through MyWellbeing, we also offer discounts on digital gym on-demand workout programs which bring celebrity grade, instructor led work outs to your phone, laptop or smart TV so you can exercise whenever you want, wherever you want .
Simplyhealth, through their partner website, also offer a variety of discounts on sports equipment and fitness products you can use from the comfort of your home .
Discounts include, as of November 2020:
• 70% off Yogaia live sessions
• 25% off Back to Fitness Online Coaching
• 5% off Golf Support.com
• 15% off clothing & accessories at Cotswold Outdoor
• 20% off at Sports Direct
How does it work?
1. Log onto Simplyhealth at https://www .simplyhealth .co .uk/
2. Redirect to ‘My Policies’;
3. Follow the link to MyWellbeing;
4. Select benefits and discounts to view what’s currently on offer;
5. Follow the link to visit Simplyhealth’s partner site;
6. To view an offer and access a particular discount you will be requested to enter a company reference and your email address. The company reference is as follows: Simplyhealth;
7. You will either be provided with a discount code or redirected to the provider’s site where the discount will be applied.
Leisure Centre Vouchers
One-day leisure centre vouchers are available to try out the Better gym and leisure centres, whether that’s in Swiss Cottage or your local Better gym . Go to https://www .better .org .uk/guestpasses to avail of this offer .
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Travel
Season Ticket Loans An interest free season ticket loan is available to all staff who have completed their probation, which assists employees in purchasing an annual travel card . The loan is recovered over 10 monthly instalments through payroll .
How do I apply? For an application form, please contact Lisa Connolly at l .connolly@uclacademy .co .uk
Cycle to Work Scheme The Cycle to Work scheme is a government initiative that encourages alternative travel and reduces our environmental impact . Not only does it reduce your carbon footprint, but also allows you to spread the cost of getting a new bike and/or safety equipment, save on Income Tax and National Insurance and increase your fitness .
The Academy offers this benefit through Cyclescheme - the leading provider of Cycle to Work schemes in the UK . If you were to choose to use this scheme, on your behalf we are able to purchase a bike (and equipment) worth up to £600 of your choice . You will then be able to pay for the bike by making 10 monthly deductions from your gross salary . Please click on this link to know more about this scheme: https://www .cyclescheme .co .uk/get-a- bike/how-it-works .
What do you have to do? 1. Employees should be directly employed by the Academy. If approved, you will receive a certificate Academy for at least 6 months and have successfully to provide to the bike shop. Taking into consideration passed their probation. Please speak with HR the processes involved, it may take up to 3 weeks to if you need clarification on this. Given the current retrieve your bike. covid circumstances, the Academy may be flexible on 4. If entering into the scheme, the relationship is this at the moment. between you and the cycle scheme directly 2. The maximum limit of this scheme to which UCL The Academy only facilitate the payment and Academy will contribute is £600.00 per employee. deductions from your salary in 10 monthly instalments. 3. To partake in this scheme you must submit an application through the Cycle Scheme website or 5. The main monetary advantage is that payments will by following the instructions through the following be deducted from your gross salary before tax or NI link: https://www .cyclescheme .co .uk/get have been deducted. a-bike/how-it- works. Once your application 6. The employer code is as follows: 6F1026E. You may is submitted, it will be approved or rejected by the need to quote this when completing the application.
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Cyclescheme City Bike Hire Cyclescheme City Bike Hire is the UK’s first cycle to work scheme initiative of its kind . The exciting new solution has been created with the aim of getting more workers cycling to work in London . The benefits of the scheme include: • Save 32-42% on Santander Cycles yearly membership; • Spread the cost over 12 months - from £1 per week; • Suitable to use alongside other modes of transport; • No need to consider storage or security.
If it’s longer than 30 minutes, you’ll pay £2 for every 30 minutes of that single journey . In addition, members get quicker access to Santander Cycles (they don’t need to use terminals), they can check all their recent trips and charges in the app and riders can flexibly use the bikes alongside other modes of transport .
To find out more about saving 32-42% on the cost of Santander Cycles yearly membership, visit www .cyclescheme .co .uk/city-bike-hire .
How do I join: 1. Start the request 3. Receive your code Visit www .cyclescheme .co .uk. Select ‘I’m an employee’, The Academy will review, approve and pay for your enter EMPLOYER NAME (The UCL Academy) and click request . Cyclescheme will then send you a code for ‘Let’s get started’. Next, select ‘Start Application’. 1-years Santander Cycles membership .
2. Submit your request 4. Spread the cost You will have the option to request to join either the The cost of your membership will be recovered from standard cycle to work scheme (details of this above) your salary in 10 monthly instalments . This generates a or ‘City Bike Hire’ . Select ‘City Bike Hire’ and submit 32-42% saving on the cost for Santander cycle overall . your request for the £90 Santander Cycles yearly membership . Parking Permits Given the current Covid-19 pandemic, Camden continue to offer parking permits for school staff in the borough to allow them to park in either resident bays or paid for parking bays across the Camden borough . Permits will be awarded to those that genuinely need it and cannot travel by any other means . Note: this service will run until further notice pending current covid-19 restrictions .
How do I apply?
1. Requests must be made directly through HR by opposed to any other form of sustainable travel . This emailing Lisa Connolly and Zaheer Ahmad . Staff who risk assessment will remain confidential and not be request will be expected to complete a google form, shared with Camden . which should take less than 3 minutes to complete . 3. Allow for at least up to 5 working days for your 2. An individual risk assessment will be undertaken request and risk assessment to be processed . Your for each member of staff who makes this request to permit application will be approved in writing via email . determine and highlight the need to travel by car as
Note that the permits are awarded by Camden Council and not directly by the Academy . We will assist as much as possible in obtaining a permit for you but the final decision is made by Camden Council.
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Childcare Support
Tax Free Childcare Scheme In 2017 the Government introduced a new Tax Free Childcare Scheme to help with the cost of childcare . The scheme is not offered via the employer but rather through an online government portal . For every 80p a parent pays in, the government will top up an extra 20p .
This is equivalent of the tax most people pay - 20% - which gives the scheme its name, ‘taxfree’ . The government will top up the account with 20% of childcare costs up to a total of £10,000 - the equivalent of up to £2,000 support per child per year .
The scheme operates in quarterly entitlements – a parent will be entitled to support for three months, but will then need to reconfirm their status and details every three months .
To qualify, parents will have to be in work for at least 16 hours a week and earning not more than £100,000 per year . Further information about the scheme is available at www .gov .uk .
Family Information Service Finding the right childcare is a concern for all parents . FIS can help you with all your queries about finding, and paying for childcare, accessing other children’s services and things for children to do .
Contact: https://www .camden .gov .uk/family-information-early-years
You may also find useful the online Family Directory which lists all services in Camden for children, young people and families accessible at https://www .camden .gov .uk/family-information-service
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Staff Healthcare
Simply Health In our commitment to whole Academy wellbeing, all staff are registered for a Health Cash Plan with Simply Health (https://www .simplyhealth .co .uk/) and this is paid for by the Academy . The Cash Plan gives you cash back towards treatments and services from a wide range of healthcare specialists such as; opticians, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and more .
All staff have been issued a unique policy number via through email by the HR . If you have problems logging in or cannot retrieve your login details, please contact HR directly .
To register your plan for the first time: www .Simplyhealth .co .uk/register
If you have any questions regarding your plan, the Simplyhealth team are at hand to help .
Customer services: Live chat:
0370 908 3481 www.Simplyhealth.co.uk Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm Saturdays: Closed Saturdays: 9am - 3pm
What is included in the Cash Plan?
• Claim back up to a certain limit per year on a range of health areas such as sight tests, hygienists fees, filings, NHS charges, prescription charges, physio, acupuncture .
• Choose your practitioner - You can see your regular specialist (eg: chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist, optician, dentist etc) . As long as the practitioner is covered by the correct governing body, they’re covered by Simplyhealth .
• Glasses, contact lens prescriptions, eye tests - Your eye care is included .
• Hygienist, x-rays, crowns, fillings - Dental care isn’t just the check-ups . If you need treatment, you can claim on your plan .
• Children are covered for FREE – you can add up to 4 children under 18 to your policy at no extra charge . Just login online to request .
• Pre-existing conditions are covered (apart from hospital stay) - You can start claiming straight away, even if you already need treatment when you join .
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GP Access Should you be unwell and wish to seek help or advice, we encourage you to arrange an appointment with your regular GP surgery and practitioner .
As long as they are covered by the correct governing body, you can claim back costs on your prescriptions through Simplyhealth, to the limit of £15 .00 per annum .
How do I claim back?
1. When purchasing your prescription from a recognised pharmacy, ensure that you retrieve a receipt of purchase; 2. Log into Simplyhealth (https://www.simplyhealth.co.uk/) and click on ‘make a claim’; 3. Upload a photo/image of your receipt, which must state the following: – The patient’s full name – Name of Practitioner and Contact details of the practice – The amount paid for the treatment – Details of the treatment carried out – Date of treatment 4. Receive cash back directly into your bank account without 5-10 days.
GP Advice We’ve all been there, when you need advice from your GP but you can’t get an appointment with your regular GP or you haven’t got time to visit the surgery due to other commitments . You and anyone in your household have 24/7 access to arrange to speak to a GP so there’s no need to wait, just give them a call anytime .
You can also download the Simplyhealth GP app by visiting the Android or Apple store .
How do I utilise this service?
1. Call the GP helpline on 0300 100 1206 or access the Simplyhealth GP app;
2. Choose between a telephone consultation or webcam service, depending on your preference;
3. A dedicated call operator will take your details and arrange an appointment for the GP to call you back;
4. At the appointed time you will receive a phone call or webcam service;
5. You will receive a clear course of action. Where clinically appropriate, the doctors can issue private prescriptions, referrals or fit notes.
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Free NHS Health Check If you’re in the 40 to 74 age group without a pre-existing condition, you are entitled to a free NHS Health Check every 5 years . You can also call your GP surgery to book a Health Check .
The following are considered pre-existing conditions: • heart disease • chronic kidney disease • diabetes • high blood pressure (hypertension) • atrial fibrillation • transient ischaemic attack • inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia) • heart failure • peripheral arterial disease • stroke • currently being prescribed statins to lower cholesterol • previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
The NHS checks are quick and assess your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes . You will also be given support and advice to help you to reduce or manage these risks . To find our more, please be directed to the NHS website: https://www .nhs .uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/ .
Private prescription medication issued & delivered If the doctor from the Simplyhealth GP helpline feels you would benefit from medication, they can issue private prescription medication . Don’t worry about going to the pharmacy, we’ll get your medication . What’s more, you don’t even need to go to the pharmacy as you can arrange to have it delivered straight to you .
Private GP Access Should you wish to see a private GP, rather than a public GP through the NHS, Simplyhealth will contribute up to £75 .00 per annum
How do I claim?
1. When paying for your appointment with a private GP, ensure that you retrieve a copy of your receipt; 2. Log into Simplyhealth (https://www.simplyhealth.co.uk/) and click on ‘make a claim’; 3. Upload a photo/image of your receipt, which must state the following: – The patient’s full name – Name of Practitioner and Contact details of the practice – The amount paid for the treatment – Details of the treatment carried out – Date of treatment 4. Receive cash back directly into your bank account without 5-10 days.
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Sight & Eye care The plan covers eye treatment such as eye tests, scans, opticians, glasses and includes prescription sunglasses, and prescription swimming goggles, too .
Staff can claim back up to £60 .00 per year on sight and eye care .
Chiropody & Professional Care Chiropody covers podiatry and reflexology . Staff can benefit from up to £25 .00 cash back on these services per annum . Professional care covers acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy . Staff can claim back up to £250 .00 on these per annum . Reminder: always retain a copy of your receipt as evidence to claim money back!
Health checks Through Simplyhealth, staff can arrange for healthcare tests to diagnose what may be wrong, up to the value of £50 .00 per annum . Tests include:
– BMI and body fat percentage – Blood pressure readings – Cholesterol or diabetes checks – Kidney or liver function tests – See a dietician for a consultation
In addition, staff can also avail of up to £250 .00 per annum for diagnostic scans (eg . scans and x-rays), which allows medical professionals to better understand or diagnose particular conditions .
These above can be claimed back through Simplyhealth, once you have uploaded a copy of your receipt . Please log onto your Simplyhealth account for further information: (https://www .simplyhealth .co .uk/)
Free Flu Vaccinations & inoculation fees Through Simply Health you have £75 per year towards vaccination and inoculation fees . These can be used towards flu jabs, holiday immunisations and other vaccinations as long as they are carried out by a registered GP, Nurse or Pharmacist .
How does it work?
1. Visit a registered GP, Nurse or Pharmacist and have the vaccination; 2. Pay for the vaccination and keep the receipt; 3. Submit your claim as normal using your online account, and your money will be paid directly into your bank account within 5 working days.
You can book your vaccines at any participating pharmacy . Please ensure the pharmacy you choose is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council .
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Medical Information Staff at the Academy can speak to qualified nurses, who are at hand to provide advice on a range of medical or health related issues, including travel medical advice . No medical question is too big or small for them .
To speak to a qualified nurse please contact:0800 975 3347 This service is 24/7, 365 days per year .
Staff can also download the Health e-Hub app . The Health e-Hub app can help you overcome life’s physical, mental and financial challenges . Use the videos, guides & webinars whenever you need them .
The app provides wellbeing articles and fact sheets on topics such as sleep apnoea, menopause, internet safety, consumer vulnerability and many more .
How to download the app:
1. Visit the App Store or Google play depending on your device; 2. Search for Health e-Hub; 3. Click download; 4. Login using 72111 for both the username & password
Healthy Extras Hospital charges Cash amount for every day and night you need to help towards paying for your stay in a hospital, up to 20 days/nights in total per year .
How do I claim? 1. Log onto Simplyhealth; 2. Redirect to ‘make claim’; 3. Upload a photo/image of the discharge summary from the hospital. 4. Receive £200.00 direct to your bank account within 5-10 working days
New born payment Single cash amount of £200 if you have a baby or adopt a child . Note that there is a 6 month qualifying period for this .
How do I claim? 1. Log onto Simplyhealth; 2. Redirect to ‘make claim’; 3. Upload a photo/image of your child’s birth certificate; 4. Receive £200.00 direct to your bank account within 5-10 working days
Worldwide cover You are covered under the same plan wherever you are across the globe .
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Healthy Alcohol Consumption The following websites provide valuable links to advice and support for tackling drink related issues . You can also utilise the Academy’s Employee Assistance Programme or speak your line manager if you wish to get support in dealing with any drink related issues . Your GP is always a good person to speak to as well and can help you get the right support .
• NHS Alcohol Support national health service website to support you in dealing with alcohol related issues • Bright eye support online if you want to join a forum of other people dealing with drink related issues • Drinkaware a confidential helpline for people dealing with alcohol abuse
You can also take the alcohol test for free, quick and personalised advice about your drinking at the Drinkcoach website .
If you want local, confidential support for you or a family member affected by drugs or alcohol problems visit the Better Lives website, or call 0203 317 6099.
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Staff Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Included in the Academy’s Wellbeing strategy is an employee assistance programme with up to six structured counselling sessions (per person, per issue, per year) by telephone . To access the face to face counselling, clients will need to select the ‘enhanced’ version of Optimise .
You can access up to six telephone or face-to-face counselling sessions per issue, per year . The line is strictly confidential and can be accessed 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days per year . Therefore, Consideration may be given to contacting the NHS for further assistance . Sessions can cover a wide range of issues including:
– Relationship advice; – Bereavement; – Legal queries; – Buying a new home; – Eldercare; – Debt and financial worries; – Mental health concerns eg . anxiety or depression; – Gambling and alcohol addiction
How do I access EAP
1. Call the counselling service on 0800 975 3347;
2. A counsellor will answer the phone and provide in the moment support;
3. Depending on the situation you may be passed to the Legal & Information Services Team;
4. You will then go through a needs assessment, which can take up to 30 minutes, to decide the best course of action for you. If appropriate, you’ll then be matched with a local counsellor to start your telephone or face-to-face counselling sessions.
You can also download the Health e-Hub app through the App store for Android or Apple . The Health e-Hub can help you overcome life’s physical, mental and financial challenges . Use the videos, guides & webinars whenever you need them . Wellbeing articles and fact sheets on topics such as sleep apnoea, menopause, internet safety, consumer vulnerability and many more are available through the app .
Anna Freud Centre Support This year we have linked with the Anna Freud Centre to provide wellbeing support to staff at the UCL Academy . We are offering specific support for our teaching and educational staff this term in recognition of the considerable pressures experienced by all colleagues during the pandemic . The Anna Freud Centre is a national charity for children and families with extensive involvement in supporting schools, is providing online appointments via Teams .
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Staff are welcome to use this appointment for their own well-being or to discuss students in confidence where they have concerns . These will be standalone appointments with a follow up session if required . Please note that safeguarding concerns should be redirected to the Designated Safeguarding team as normal .
Each individual appointment is with a trained clinician for a 45 minutes’ duration . These appointments will be tracked in terms of use of service but are strictly confidential subject to the normal safeguarding considerations, both adult or child .
How do I access? Access for making appointments is via Laura Baver, Support Services Manager . They will provide appointments as quickly as possible and at a time convenient for you . Please email Laura at Laura .Baver@annafreud .org or telephone 07776 760 957 .
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Cognitive behavioural therapy is a talking therapy that can help you manage and overcome psychological barriers by changing the way you think and behave . CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions (e .g . thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes) and behaviours, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems .
Through Simplyhealth, you can access this service with a trained counsellor who will undertake up to six sessions with you, depending on the need .
To access this service, please contact 0800 975 3347 . The line is open 24/7 and 365 days per year .
Health Screening Questionnaire
All new starters are required to complete a health screening questionnaire upon starting employment . It is designed to support the Academy in complying with legislation relating to employee health at work in the education sector and to optimise employee health, attendance and wellbeing . This includes establishing an employee’s fitness for work, advising on necessary adjustments, and also assisting in promoting general health and wellbeing of the workforce .
It is always important to always update the HR department if there are any changes to the status of your health so that we can support and advise on any adjustments .
Occupational Health Referrals The UCL Academy works with an Independent Occupational Healthcare Provider named Managed Occupational Health ‘MOH’ . Should HR deem it necessary, the Academy can refer an employee to Occupational Health .
The purpose of an Occupational Health referral is to support both the school and the employee to obtain up- to-date medical advice on the employee’s current health situation . The referral will allow the Academy to assess whether measures can be put in place to support their return to work and/or manage their work .
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Occupational Health meetings are undertaken by an independent and fully trained occupational health nurse or physician and detailed reports are compiled which are shared openly with staff upon request .
In addition, MOH advertises health promotion initiatives to maintain the health and wellbeing of staff, including Men’s Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness Week, Menopause and Stress Awareness, to name a few .
Lifestyle Discounts To help relieve the stresses of everyday life through Simplyhealth we offer a variety of discounts including sports equipment, clothing and family days out . See below some of the amazing offers currently being advertised through the platform:
– 20% off a Fitbit sense – Up to 39% off at Legoland Windsor Resort – 30% off My ProteinWorks (protein supplement company) – Up to 70% of Hotelogical – £10 off first two boxes with Mindful Chef – £15 off first order with Liz Earle
Active as per Dec 2020
How does it work?
1. Log onto Simplyhealth at https://www.simplyhealth.co.uk/; 2. Follow the link to MyWellbeing;
3. Select benefits and discounts to view what’s currently on offer;
4. Follow the link to visit Simplyhealth’s partner site;
5. To view an offer and access a particular discount you will be requested to enter a company reference and your email address. The company reference is as follows: Simplyhealth;
6. You will either be provided with a discount code or redirected to the provider’s site where the discount will be applied.
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– Up to 39% off at Legoland Windsor Resort – Up to 70% of Hotelogical – £15 off first order with Liz Earle
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Additional Staff Benefits
Exceptional opportunities with our world reknowned sponsor, UCL University College London (UCL) is one of the top universities in the UK, and regularly one of the top 10 universities in the world . As of March 2021 UCL has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 43 subjects, including some of the subjects we teach at the Academy (Geography, Psychology, Economics, Maths to name a few) . UCL has extensive, world-class facilities and employs some of the world’s leading academics .
Our links with UCL allows us to make those facilities and that expertise available on a formal basis to our staff and students . We believe that this supports students of all ability levels to higher levels of attainment and enthusiasm for further study, as well as supporting staff in developing their knowledge, expertise and connections with academics across various departments and faculties at UCL .
Subject masterclasses with leading UCL academics, opportunities to develop our unique curriculum model with the Grand Challenge team at UCL and working with UCL Institution of Education on research and pedagogy gives all our staff at the Academy exceptional CPL experiences with our world class sponsor .
Staff can also avail of visitor access to the UCL libraries, which will allow you to: • Access UCL’s libraries (including IOE Library) whenever they are open; • Consult print collections (hard copy books and journals); • Consult a large number of UCL’s electronic journal subscriptions (from machines within the libraries) . It is also possible to save journal articles to a memory stick if need be . However, please note that journals cannot be accessed offsite .
Note: the pass provides access to the UCL libraries only and not other UCL buildings . Visitor cards will be valid for up to one academic year and will expire in September . Staff will need to renew visitor cards at the start of each academic year .
How do I access? Please contact the Academy’s UCL Links Coordinator for details .
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Additional holidays & Planning Days The Academy offers teaching staff and term time staff additional holidays when compared to other schools in London, eg . the Academy offer an additional 3 days at October half term .
In addition, the Academy also operates more planning days during the academic year than Local Authority Schools . On average we offer 8-9 per annum to allow time for collaborative planning for staff as well as induction at the beginning of the year . The Academy also has flexibility to add additional planning time if needed .
Co-Principals Open Door The Academy has an open door policy, with bi-weekly Co-Principal open doors, so that staff can drop in to discuss queries or concerns directly with the senior leadership team . The Co-Principal open doors are advertised weekly in the staff bulletin .
Booking is encouraged in advance by contacting the Co-Principal’s PA, however it is not essential . Without a booking we cannot guarantee you will see the Co- Principal at your preferred time .
Office Captains All staff rooms are designated an office captain . The role of the office captain is to highlight any concerns, issues or irregularities that may be raised in terms of physical practicalities in the workroom .
Half termly, the office captains will meet the Co-Principal and HR as a group to discuss their concerns and find solutions and create ideas to make the office areas a better place for all staff .
Weekly fruit delivery A range of fresh fruit is dispersed weekly to staff offices (upon the request of office captains) . The kitchen provides an exciting variety from apple and oranges to kiwis and pears, giving staff that extra boost to their immune system .
Staff Lunch The Academy’s kitchen provides a range of lunches, both hot and cold, at the reasonable price of £2 .50 (Excl . VAT ) . All mains come with a choice of water and dessert .
Staff Clubs Staff regularly set up after school clubs for employees as an opportunity to socialise and get to know their colleagues . These are arranged by staff internally . Keep an eye out on the bulletin and speak to other colleagues for up to date information .
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Clubs in the past have included:
– Staff aerobics – Staff yoga – Soccer – Choir
Massage Therapy
From time to time in recognition of a busy half term, the Academy will offer a massage service to its employees. This will always take place on a Planning day and is undertaken by a qualified masseuse. Keep an eye on the staff bulletin for any upcoming massage days. Numbers are always limited and provided on a first come, first serve basis. So don’t miss out!
Family Friendly and Flexible Working policies The UCL Academy offers a range of family friendly policies offering above statutory arrangements for Maternity, Paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
The Academy will always consider a request for flexible working. Should you wish to make a request, please contact HR for further details.
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