Address wellbeing
How to use this section
Placing staff wellbeing at the centre of everything you do will have a positive impact on all aspects of school life.
These resources have been shared by school leaders and provide specific examples that have worked in schools. You can use them as they are, or adapt them to meet the needs of your setting.
The education staff wellbeing charter also contains a range of additional wellbeing resources, including guidance to measure staff wellbeing.
Resources to help you take action
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Protect staff time and improve wellbeing
Read tips on using time effectively to improve wellbeing.
Case study
Reading time: 2 minutes
Created by: West Meon CofE Primary School
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Try ideas to improve staff wellbeing
Read advice and tips on improving staff wellbeing.
Case study
Reading time: 2 minutes
Created by: King Charles I School (Secondary)
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Make a list of everything you do to improve wellbeing
Read how a school reflects on everything they do to reduce workload and improve wellbeing.
Case study
Reading time: 3 minutes
Created by: Barr Beacon School (Secondary)
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Activating Wellbeing Champions
Read how a school created wellbeing champions to increase wellbeing awareness
Case study
Reading time: 3 minutes
Created by: Leigh Academy Strood (Secondary)
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Identify issues using a staff wellbeing survey
Gather information from staff and teachers about their wellbeing
Template
Reading time: 3 minutes
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Developing a family friendly culture
Read how a school created and implemented a family friendly strategy which supports mothers and those working part time to remain in the profession and progress into leadership
Case study
Reading time: 3 minutes
Created by: Patcham High School (Secondary)
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Co-creating menopause support to foster wellbeing and retention
Read how a Headteacher lead a collaborative approach to develop a menopause policy and staff support
Case study
Reading time: 3 minutes
Created by: Greenside School (Special)
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