Dealing with caring responsibilities

Being a carer can be challenging especially when you work in a caring profession like education. Read our advice for carers.

Dealing with the stress of behaviour management

Through his vast teaching experience, Athir Hassan, also known as The Behaviour Trainer, has developed various techniques to manage the stresses and anxieties related to managing student behaviour.

Dealing with difference: why workplace relationships aren’t always easy

Leonie Hurrell discusses how teachers and education staff can feel connected and supported through positive social relationships at work.

Teaching and the menopause: your stories

We talked to teaching staff about the challenges of dealing with symptoms of the menopause at work.

Motivation theory for school leaders

Whether you are dealing with your own lack of motivation, or are leading those who have lost their “why”, as a school leader, learning about different theories and approaches could help. 

Resilience: ask yourself what you need

Emma Kell looks at how school staff can build and maintain resilience. It includes a reflection activity that she often uses when coaching education staff. 

From depression to diagnosis: the impact of mental ill-health on my life and teaching career

Trigger warning: this blog mentions suicidal thoughts and overdose 

Steve Waters has over thirty years' experience as a secondary school English teacher. During this time he fulfilled many roles including middle leader and assistant headteacher. After experiencing years of depression and anxiety, Steve shares his experience of a life-changing diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Type 2, and the impact on his life and career. 

Supporting more teachers and education staff across the UK

We speak to members of our Commercial Team about their work with schools and trusts across the UK. 

Building a culture of wellbeing in schools

It is the culture of a school which determines how well the mental health and wellbeing of teachers, staff and leaders is supported. Andrew Cowley looks at way this supportive culture can be built. 

Teacher burnout and how to avoid it

What is teacher burnout and how can you spot it? Teacher Victoria Hewett looks at the signs of teacher burnout, common teacher burnout symptoms, and what burnt out teachers can do to recover and prevent it.

How to replenish your wellbeing throughout the day

Reflecting upon and replenishing your wellbeing throughout the day can be a great strategy to ensure your own mental health and wellbeing is fully protected. Here is some advice for school leaders from Lynn How. 

Results day and beyond: 5 ways to ease worries and refocus on your summer break

For results day, we spoke with Mary Bilton, our Staff Wellbeing Advisor in Wales who supports schools to improve staff mental health and school culture.  

Drawing on her experience as a teacher and advisor, Mary shares practical ideas to help staff manage unsettling emotions during results day and offers suggestions for ways leaders can support their teams.