Here are some articles we have gathered for you to access discussing teacher well-being and how this effects mental health in schools 1 Predicting Teacher Well-being Through Teacher Leadership and Collective Teacher Efficacy (Language Teaching Research Quarterly) View...
Staff Wellbeing
Stress Factsheet
Stress is something everyone feels at times, especially when dealing with change or life challenges, such as money worries, work issues or relationship problems. A little stress can be a good thing, as it helps us to get things done or focus on something that...
Depression Factsheet
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is...
Burnout Factsheet
Whilst burnout is a type of stress with overlaps in symptoms, the main difference is that stress is associated with a feeling of ’too much’, whereas burnout relates to a feeling of ’not enough’. Download the Burnout flyer/poster Physical signs and...
Anxiety Factsheet
Anxiety is often described as a feeling of fear or unease – and it’s something everyone experiences at times. Feeling anxious is a perfectly natural reaction to some situation s. Anxiety can help us to focus or take extra care when needed, but if it gets too...
Talking about the Menopause
Introduction Menopause usually starts between the ages of 45 and 55 and affects anyone who has periods, this transition begins with Perimenopause, around 4-8 years before the point of menopause. The symptoms of menopause vary from person to person, as well as...
Perimenopause Factsheet
What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause (the menopausal transition) is the time when a woman is approaching the last menstrual cycle of their life, it is associated with profound reproductive and hormonal changes, which create significant biological, psychological...
Anxiety in the classroom
Anxiety can significantly impact learning and well-being in the classroom. As educators, early identification and intervention can be crucial for supporting our pupils effectively. This toolkit offers practical advice for recognising the early signs of anxiety and...
Workplace mentoring
Just what is mentoring? How do you structure a mentoring conversation? There are many misconceptions about mentoring. Often people think that all is required is to have experience and a passion to share. Unfortunately, this can lead to people thinking they are...
Leadership in education
UNESCO 2024: “Leadership is at the heart of quality education. There is a growing belief that educational leadership is the second most important factor explaining learning outcomes. Leaders at multiple levels matter, from those within the school, to those outside of...
Team rewards and incentives
Employee incentive programs will help support your team and foster a culture of collaboration, engagement and trust. Here are 5 best practices to consider before moving to the examples below: Make your program inclusive: ensure that you tailor your programs to include...
Team Trust Exercises
At the foundation of any great team/workplace is the value of trust; in leadership this means the team believes their leaders are capable and on their side. Part of creating a culture of hard work, reliability and job satisfaction is driven by the trust that your team...