Teachers at All Saints Catholic College in west London are now allowed two periods off each week, allowing them to start work later, in a move aimed at improving recruitment and retention. Headteacher Andrew O’Neill believes teachers should be treated like elite athletes, deserving of rest to excel in their demanding roles. This change, part of a three-part strategy that began in 2019, also includes reduced class sizes and fewer lessons per week, with teachers now averaging 20 lessons instead of 30. The school’s budget has grown significantly, allowing for these improvements, with O’Neill noting that the school benefits from favorable funding conditions and does not belong to an academy trust, saving around £300,000 annually.