Staffroom

This staffroom specifically serves part-time and visiting staff working variable schedules, requiring design that created belonging and inclusion for people with limited daily time in the school community. The challenge involved creating space that felt genuinely welcoming despite their non-standard schedules and roles. We provided clearly designated coat storage and lockers for personal belongings, comfortable seating for brief resting periods, readily accessible kitchen facilities supporting quick refreshment needs, and prominent noticeboard systems communicating school information and community announcements. The overall aesthetic explicitly communicated inclusion, professional respect, and valuing of all staff roles. Clear signage welcomed visiting staff. The space avoided feeling temporary or secondary. Usage surveys indicate significantly improved engagement by peripatetic and part-time staff, with measurable improvements in their sense of belonging and professional connection to the school community. Documentation of usage by visiting and part-time staff shows marked increases in breaks taken in the staffroom, suggesting improved sense of inclusion. Feedback from peripatetic educators identifies this as one of their most welcoming professional spaces.