Opening the CAGE

A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing

Adam Gillett

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Routledge
01 September 2025

Organisation & management of education; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teacher training; Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties

Opening the CAGE invites you to embark on a transformative journey within the world of education, unveiling a powerful framework to nurture the wellbeing of staff that will not only retain valuable educators but create positive learning environments, ensure academic success and address student needs.

The CAGE framework – representing Communication, Appreciation, Growth and Development, and Empathy and Support – offers a fresh, holistic perspective on addressing the often-overlooked needs of teachers, encapsulating the key components of wellbeing. Through compelling real-world examples, research-based insights and practical strategies, the book explores the profound impact of teacher wellbeing on the quality of education, before drawing inspiration from best practices in different sectors – from sport to business – to provide a roadmap for creating a more positive and productive educational environment.

Whether you are a member of staff in a school seeking to reignite your passion for teaching, a school leader aiming to enhance staff morale or a policymaker dedicated to improving educational outcomes, this book empowers you with the tools to prioritise and foster teacher wellbeing.

By: Adam Gillett
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781032781334
ISBN 10: 1032781335
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam Gillett is Associate Vice Principal of Penistone Grammar School and Development Specialist at Minds Ahead. Adam teaches on the School Leadership in Mental Health MA at Leeds Beckett University and speaks regularly at conferences around the country. In 2024, Adam won the Inspirational Teacher Award for his work in the field of mental health in education.

Reviews for Opening the CAGE: A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing

""Opening the CAGE is a breath of fresh air for school leaders navigating the pressures of staff wellbeing. Adam Gillett blends powerful insights from education, business, and sport into a practical, flexible framework that works. The CAGE approach is honest, thoughtful, and packed with real-life examples that make you reflect and rethink. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about building a school culture where staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive."" - Dean Johnstone, CEO of Minds Ahead