Teaching
Staff Wellbeing in Schools: For Yourself and Others
Learn practical strategies to enhance your own wellbeing and support your colleagues. Explore self-care, fostering positive relationships, stress management, and cultivating a culture of support.
Why is it important to prioritise staff wellbeing?
'Prioritising staff wellbeing in schools is essential for fostering a positive teaching environment. When teachers are mentally and physically well, they serve as role models for students and deliver high-quality education.'
How can we use staff voice to inform our wellbeing strategy?
'By actively involving staff in the development and implementation of a wellbeing strategy, schools can create initiatives that are responsive to the actual needs and concerns of their educators, fostering a sense of ownership and investment in the process.'
When budgets are tight, what can we do to boost morale amongst staff?
'Ultimately, prioritising staff appreciation, personal growth, and open communication can go a long way in boosting morale without major financial investments.'
LGfL's Wellbeing Connected Resource
“You can’t pour from an empty cup”
Positive staff wellbeing is essential for cultivating a school that promotes Mental Health and wellbeing, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting pupil wellbeing and attainment. In addition to having a positive impact on colleagues and children, staff wellbeing can improve performance and job satisfaction, which can lead to reduced staff turnover. It can also help to reduce absence (both short and long term), increase productivity and promote staff engagement resulting in a flourishing school environment.
The "Blob Tree" Psycho-Emotional Test
The famous Blob Tree test created by behavioural psychologist Pip Wilson, who is a psycho-educational gamester and EQ developer. This test helps us to recognise and strengthen emotions. Each blob figure in this picture is in a different mood and has a different position on the tree.
A UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools, colleges and universities.
