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Building a culture of wellbeing in schools

It is the culture of a school which determines how well the mental health and wellbeing of teachers, staff and leaders is supported. Andrew Cowley looks at way this supportive culture can be built. 

 

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Research

Teaching: the new reality

Teaching has changed. This is the new reality.  
 
Our new report shines a light on working in education today. Higher levels of emotional and practical support for pupils and colleagues leave many emotionally exhausted.

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Coping with bereavement

Our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty is joined by Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Loss Foundation, Dr Erin Hope Thompson to talk about coping with bereavement, with a particular focus on how this impacts on teachers and education staff.

 

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Teacher burnout and how to avoid it

Being a teacher is fulfilling. It’s an ever-changing career that inspires. But it’s also exhausting, mentally and physically.

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Budgeting tips

Find out how to put together a personal budget to make the most of your money and avoid getting into debt.

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Charlotte’s story: unprecedented challenges from parents

Teachers like Charlotte are facing unprecedented challenges from parents, impacting their wellbeing and careers. Here is her story. 

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How to replenish your wellbeing throughout the day

Reflecting upon and replenishing your wellbeing throughout the day can be a great strategy to ensure your own mental health and wellbeing is fully protected. Here is some advice for school leaders from Lynn How. 

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Managing uncertainty in uncertain times

Managing how we deal with continuing uncertainties can be difficult. Mike Armiger, Independent Education and Mental Health Advisor, provides some practical advice to help teachers and education staff to cope effectively.

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School leaders – do you make time to talk?

Taking time to talk about how you’re doing might help you stay well in the long run. It might help you build the resilience to meet the demands of your role, and have enough energy to meet the range of expectations you’re juggling. 

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Men’s Health Week: Supporting Men in Teaching

During Men’s Health Week headteacher Darren Morgan asks if it is time that we move to a place where men feel like they can share what is causing them stress and anxiety.

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Managing anxiety
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Seven strategies for managing anxiety
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The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
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How to handle stress: teachers & education staff
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A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins

Getting the right work-life balance
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Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
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Depression: what you can do in the workplace
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Burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
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Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
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Getting the right work-life balance
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The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
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The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
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Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
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A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
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Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins

Seven strategies for managing anxiety
Videos 18 mins

A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

How to handle stress: teachers & education staff
Guides 2 mins

Breathing exercises for beating stress and creating calm
Guides 2 mins

Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins

Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins

The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all depression resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.

The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins

Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins

Coping strategies: teachers and education staff 
Guides 2 minute
View all resources for individuals
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Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
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Setting boundaries: a guide for staff in schools
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Better together: building positive relationships between parents and teachers
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Burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
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Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
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Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
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Staff health and wellbeing is so important. How can we help?
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Staff mental health and wellbeing plan
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Staff wellbeing audit
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Psychological safety audit
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Burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
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Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins

Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
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Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins

Saying no: advice for setting boundaries
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Bullying and harassment
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