4 Day Week Foundation
@4dayweek.bsky.social
Building a world where we work to live, not live to work. Website: 4dayweek.co.uk | Instagram: 4dayweekcampaign
🎄Merry Christmas from the 4 Day Week Foundation!🎄
May your day be long on joy and short on stress.
May your day be long on joy and short on stress.
December 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🎄Merry Christmas from the 4 Day Week Foundation!🎄
May your day be long on joy and short on stress.
May your day be long on joy and short on stress.
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Four day week has real potential to shape a new improved way of working for us all. Especially those with a relationship to care. Deeply disappointing & maddening from the Gvnt. @autonomy-institute.bsky.social @4dayweek.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told
Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Four day week has real potential to shape a new improved way of working for us all. Especially those with a relationship to care. Deeply disappointing & maddening from the Gvnt. @autonomy-institute.bsky.social @4dayweek.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Instead of evidence-based policy, we get ignorance-based policy.
Deeply disappointing.
We hope Councils follow South Cambs example and ignore Reed’s heavy-handed (but ultimately impotent) rhetoric.
Deeply disappointing.
We hope Councils follow South Cambs example and ignore Reed’s heavy-handed (but ultimately impotent) rhetoric.
December 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Instead of evidence-based policy, we get ignorance-based policy.
Deeply disappointing.
We hope Councils follow South Cambs example and ignore Reed’s heavy-handed (but ultimately impotent) rhetoric.
Deeply disappointing.
We hope Councils follow South Cambs example and ignore Reed’s heavy-handed (but ultimately impotent) rhetoric.
One to keep an eye out for 👀
On Jan 5th @ 6pm MPs will debate a petition relating to the length of the school week.
The petition, which has received more than 126,000 signatures, states:
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On Jan 5th @ 6pm MPs will debate a petition relating to the length of the school week.
The petition, which has received more than 126,000 signatures, states:
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December 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
One to keep an eye out for 👀
On Jan 5th @ 6pm MPs will debate a petition relating to the length of the school week.
The petition, which has received more than 126,000 signatures, states:
/
On Jan 5th @ 6pm MPs will debate a petition relating to the length of the school week.
The petition, which has received more than 126,000 signatures, states:
/
Life’s too short for a long working week.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
December 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Life’s too short for a long working week.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
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It's great to see an MP in favour of a four day week. A four day working week should be the norm.
"Historically, a lot of that benefit [from innovations and technology] has gone to the shareholders and actually workers are still working the same 35 to 40 hour week as they always have done.
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's great to see an MP in favour of a four day week. A four day working week should be the norm.
"Historically, a lot of that benefit [from innovations and technology] has gone to the shareholders and actually workers are still working the same 35 to 40 hour week as they always have done.
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
December 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
"Historically, a lot of that benefit [from innovations and technology] has gone to the shareholders and actually workers are still working the same 35 to 40 hour week as they always have done.
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
I think it's about trying to redress that balance."
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley
“A wonderful idea”, “Bring it on!”, “Yes!”, “Brilliant!”, “Absolutely”.
Educators want it. Parents support it.
It’s time for the government to back some trials!
Educators want it. Parents support it.
It’s time for the government to back some trials!
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM
“A wonderful idea”, “Bring it on!”, “Yes!”, “Brilliant!”, “Absolutely”.
Educators want it. Parents support it.
It’s time for the government to back some trials!
Educators want it. Parents support it.
It’s time for the government to back some trials!
“At some point, the adults in the room must acknowledge the greater, and more expensive, risk is business as usual.”
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
“At some point, the adults in the room must acknowledge the greater, and more expensive, risk is business as usual.”
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Congratulations to @neweconomics.bsky.social for becoming a Gold Standard accredited 4-day week employer!🥳🥳
NEF have been making the case for a 4-day week since before it was cool, so it’s fantastic to have them join us as a fully-accredited organisation. /
NEF have been making the case for a 4-day week since before it was cool, so it’s fantastic to have them join us as a fully-accredited organisation. /
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations to @neweconomics.bsky.social for becoming a Gold Standard accredited 4-day week employer!🥳🥳
NEF have been making the case for a 4-day week since before it was cool, so it’s fantastic to have them join us as a fully-accredited organisation. /
NEF have been making the case for a 4-day week since before it was cool, so it’s fantastic to have them join us as a fully-accredited organisation. /
The 5-day week has hidden costs.
By Friday you’re exhausted. You buy a takeaway because you can’t face cooking. Do some online shopping to make yourself feel better.
It all adds up.
A better work-life balance means more money in your pocket.
Time for a 4-day week. ⏰
By Friday you’re exhausted. You buy a takeaway because you can’t face cooking. Do some online shopping to make yourself feel better.
It all adds up.
A better work-life balance means more money in your pocket.
Time for a 4-day week. ⏰
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The 5-day week has hidden costs.
By Friday you’re exhausted. You buy a takeaway because you can’t face cooking. Do some online shopping to make yourself feel better.
It all adds up.
A better work-life balance means more money in your pocket.
Time for a 4-day week. ⏰
By Friday you’re exhausted. You buy a takeaway because you can’t face cooking. Do some online shopping to make yourself feel better.
It all adds up.
A better work-life balance means more money in your pocket.
Time for a 4-day week. ⏰
“This isn’t a perk; it’s a necessary reform to stop a system collapsing.”
The Guardian view on a four-day week for teachers: a clever way to end the staffing crisis.
Full Editorial below ⬇️
The Guardian view on a four-day week for teachers: a clever way to end the staffing crisis.
Full Editorial below ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“This isn’t a perk; it’s a necessary reform to stop a system collapsing.”
The Guardian view on a four-day week for teachers: a clever way to end the staffing crisis.
Full Editorial below ⬇️
The Guardian view on a four-day week for teachers: a clever way to end the staffing crisis.
Full Editorial below ⬇️
HAVE YOUR SAY
The Guardian are asking parents and teachers to give their opinions on a 4-day week in schools.
Are you overworked?
Is your school trying flexible hours already?
Is your child feeling the effects of the UK’s teacher shortage?
Have your say. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
The Guardian are asking parents and teachers to give their opinions on a 4-day week in schools.
Are you overworked?
Is your school trying flexible hours already?
Is your child feeling the effects of the UK’s teacher shortage?
Have your say. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Teachers and parents in England: would you like a four-day working week to be introduced at your school?
Campaigners are urging the government to allow schools to pilot shorter working weeks and we’d like to hear views of teachers and parents in England
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
HAVE YOUR SAY
The Guardian are asking parents and teachers to give their opinions on a 4-day week in schools.
Are you overworked?
Is your school trying flexible hours already?
Is your child feeling the effects of the UK’s teacher shortage?
Have your say. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
The Guardian are asking parents and teachers to give their opinions on a 4-day week in schools.
Are you overworked?
Is your school trying flexible hours already?
Is your child feeling the effects of the UK’s teacher shortage?
Have your say. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
“This year, teacher vacancies hit a record high in England …nearly as many teachers left the profession as entered it last year.”
The status quo is failing our children.
It’s time to find a better way.
It’s time to trial a four-day week in schools.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
The status quo is failing our children.
It’s time to find a better way.
It’s time to trial a four-day week in schools.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Call for four-day week in schools to ease teacher burnout
Campaign group the 4 Day Week Foundation is urging ministers to allow head teachers to test alternative schedules amid falling recruitment and retention
www.thetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
“This year, teacher vacancies hit a record high in England …nearly as many teachers left the profession as entered it last year.”
The status quo is failing our children.
It’s time to find a better way.
It’s time to trial a four-day week in schools.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
The status quo is failing our children.
It’s time to find a better way.
It’s time to trial a four-day week in schools.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Teachers are burning out at unprecedented rates.
It’s time to do something about that.
A four-day week isn’t about doing less – it’s about working smarter, protecting staff and improving outcomes for students.
It’s time for evidence-driven four-day school week trials.
It’s time to do something about that.
A four-day week isn’t about doing less – it’s about working smarter, protecting staff and improving outcomes for students.
It’s time for evidence-driven four-day school week trials.
December 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Teachers are burning out at unprecedented rates.
It’s time to do something about that.
A four-day week isn’t about doing less – it’s about working smarter, protecting staff and improving outcomes for students.
It’s time for evidence-driven four-day school week trials.
It’s time to do something about that.
A four-day week isn’t about doing less – it’s about working smarter, protecting staff and improving outcomes for students.
It’s time for evidence-driven four-day school week trials.
Did you know we offer a consultation service?
If you’re a founder, HR leader, or manager exploring a 4-day week, it’s the perfect place to start.
www.4dayweek.co.uk/book-a-consu...
If you’re a founder, HR leader, or manager exploring a 4-day week, it’s the perfect place to start.
www.4dayweek.co.uk/book-a-consu...
Book a Consultation | 4 Day Week Foundation
www.4dayweek.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Did you know we offer a consultation service?
If you’re a founder, HR leader, or manager exploring a 4-day week, it’s the perfect place to start.
www.4dayweek.co.uk/book-a-consu...
If you’re a founder, HR leader, or manager exploring a 4-day week, it’s the perfect place to start.
www.4dayweek.co.uk/book-a-consu...
And so they should.
(And they’re not the only ‘Gen’ that feels that way)
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
(And they’re not the only ‘Gen’ that feels that way)
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
And so they should.
(And they’re not the only ‘Gen’ that feels that way)
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
(And they’re not the only ‘Gen’ that feels that way)
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Every Winter we end up spending so much of our free time in the dark.
It’s time to reclaim the light.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time to reclaim the light.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Every Winter we end up spending so much of our free time in the dark.
It’s time to reclaim the light.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time to reclaim the light.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Positive news coming in from across the world this weekend.
The calls for a 4-day week are growing!
1 weekend 🗓️
2 countries 🇹🇼 🇮🇪
4-day week ✅
The 4-day week is a global phenomenon 🌍
The calls for a 4-day week are growing!
1 weekend 🗓️
2 countries 🇹🇼 🇮🇪
4-day week ✅
The 4-day week is a global phenomenon 🌍
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Positive news coming in from across the world this weekend.
The calls for a 4-day week are growing!
1 weekend 🗓️
2 countries 🇹🇼 🇮🇪
4-day week ✅
The 4-day week is a global phenomenon 🌍
The calls for a 4-day week are growing!
1 weekend 🗓️
2 countries 🇹🇼 🇮🇪
4-day week ✅
The 4-day week is a global phenomenon 🌍
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said her government has a "clear commitment to supporting teachers and improving education in Scotland".
It’s time for the rest of the UK to show the same commitment.
It’s time to explore a 4-day week in schools.
It’s time for the rest of the UK to show the same commitment.
It’s time to explore a 4-day week in schools.
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said her government has a "clear commitment to supporting teachers and improving education in Scotland".
It’s time for the rest of the UK to show the same commitment.
It’s time to explore a 4-day week in schools.
It’s time for the rest of the UK to show the same commitment.
It’s time to explore a 4-day week in schools.
According to this Guardian report the UK has, “quietly launched the four day week.”
Great!
Now it’s time to make things loud.
If we want a 4-day week for all, it needs to be codified in contracts, not done on the sly.
Benefitting from Soft Fridays? Time to make it official.
Great!
Now it’s time to make things loud.
If we want a 4-day week for all, it needs to be codified in contracts, not done on the sly.
Benefitting from Soft Fridays? Time to make it official.
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
According to this Guardian report the UK has, “quietly launched the four day week.”
Great!
Now it’s time to make things loud.
If we want a 4-day week for all, it needs to be codified in contracts, not done on the sly.
Benefitting from Soft Fridays? Time to make it official.
Great!
Now it’s time to make things loud.
If we want a 4-day week for all, it needs to be codified in contracts, not done on the sly.
Benefitting from Soft Fridays? Time to make it official.
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I'm all for this. A good work/life balance should not be purely the reserve of the wealthy. No-one should miss out on spending time with loved ones or doing things they enjoy just to pay the bills. Life is for living!
🚨NEW REPORT - The Evidence for a 4-Day School Week🚨
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I'm all for this. A good work/life balance should not be purely the reserve of the wealthy. No-one should miss out on spending time with loved ones or doing things they enjoy just to pay the bills. Life is for living!
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Great work from 4DW Fdn further exploring the four-day school week (see the 2022 report from @autonomy-institute.bsky.social for background: ferryfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Great work from 4DW Fdn further exploring the four-day school week (see the 2022 report from @autonomy-institute.bsky.social for background: ferryfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/u...
🚨NEW REPORT - The Evidence for a 4-Day School Week🚨
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
🚨NEW REPORT - The Evidence for a 4-Day School Week🚨
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
Teachers are burnt out and leaving the profession in droves.
The status quo isn’t working. It’s time to try something that might.
It’s time to trial a 4-day week in schools.
Full report below ⬇️
Congratulations to Kickstarter workers for securing their 4-day week! 🙌
This, in addition to winning protections against the use of AI to replace them, means these workers have successfully future-proofed their roles.
Question is: does your role need future-proofing too? 🤔
This, in addition to winning protections against the use of AI to replace them, means these workers have successfully future-proofed their roles.
Question is: does your role need future-proofing too? 🤔
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations to Kickstarter workers for securing their 4-day week! 🙌
This, in addition to winning protections against the use of AI to replace them, means these workers have successfully future-proofed their roles.
Question is: does your role need future-proofing too? 🤔
This, in addition to winning protections against the use of AI to replace them, means these workers have successfully future-proofed their roles.
Question is: does your role need future-proofing too? 🤔