Supporting staff mental health in schools

Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges

Find out what help you can get to develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.


Education Support’s resources

To help your organisation with mental health and wellbeing including a free 24 hour helpline for education staff.


Mentally Healthy Schools

A directory of mental health resources for schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.


Anna Freud’s guidance on supporting staff wellbeing in schools

Guidance on what school staff and senior leaders can do to support their own and their colleagues’ wellbeing.


Mental Health at Work resources for schools


Headspace for Educators

Mindfulness and meditation sessions for teachers and supporting staff.


Staff wellbeing guide for schools and trusts from the National Employer’s Organisation for School Teachers

Guidance and resources for schools and trusts to support the wellbeing of their staff.


Local mental health support database from the Hub of Hope


Wellbeing tips for teachers from Education Support and MindEd

Quick access bite-size tips on topics such as:

  • looking after yourself & each other in education settings
  • dealing with stress and trauma for staff in education settings
  • acknowledging loss and bereavement in education settings
  • tips for team leaders and managers in education settings