What we offer
Coronavirus update: We continue to be here to provide mental health and wellbeing support to all education staff.
NQTs: being prepared for when September comes...
This year’s trainees will be steeling themselves for their NQT year starting in September. Those who have just completed their NQT year have shared what they have learnt.
Further and higher education staff wellbeing
When we attended the UCU Congress we met engineering lecturer, Chris. In this video he talks about a time when he suffered from depression and how talking to a trained counsellor helped him.
How the housing crisis is affecting teachers
Many of us are aware that the UK is in the grip of a housing crisis which is already affecting many thousands of working individuals and families. What is perhaps lesser known is the impact it is having on many teachers.
Life as a prison educator
Prison educator, Stephen Boyce, talks about the specific and unique pressures experienced by education staff working in prisons.
Supporting staff with wellbeing at UCU
Charles Elford, Head of Personnel at UCU, shared the initiatives that UCU has put in place to support its staff with mental health issues and wellbeing.
Finding a new kind of perfect
Teaching seems to attract a disproportionate amount of people prone to perfectionism. Alex Bell discusses why and what can be done about it.
A day in the life of a helpline counsellor
One of our helpline counsellors talks about the types of calls we receive and how we help the education staff who contact us in distress on a daily basis.
Taking time out might actually save you time...
Staff wellbeing expert, Sue Hugo, explains why and how taking time out can help you to concentrate on and balance your workload better than ever.
NQT Special Edition: you are not alone!
Most NQTs will have doubts and stresses as they face the challenge of their first year in teaching. Our CEO, Julian Stanley, offers some reassurance and some tips to help you survive
Leadership wellbeing: It’s good to talk
With huge pressure on today’s school leaders, our Chief Executive, Julian Stanley discusses the programmes offering wellbeing and mental health support to school leaders.
Find your bliss and act on it, for the benefit of all your learners
Teachers need to find their joy, sense of purpose and balance to inspire students and rediscover the joy of teaching says Education Support associate Alex Bell.
Mental health: you're not alone
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we took a look at the challenges we face in tackling the mental health crisis in teaching, as well as action we can take in the short-term.