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Introduction
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Why does school staff mental health and wellbeing matter?
What does the research say?
The ecological framework
The relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction
Our work in Wales
Where is your school now?
Staff Wellbeing Service
Staff Wellbeing Toolkit
Getting started
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Developing your mental health and wellbeing plan
The role of governors
Duty of care
The link between teacher wellbeing and pupil outcomes
School culture
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A culture of psychological safety
Tackling the drivers of poor mental health and wellbeing
Physical environments to support staff mental health and wellbeing
Bringing wellbeing into the everyday
Collegiality and relationships
Get talking
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Raising awareness and reducing stigma
Having conversations
Role modelling
Supporting teams
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Mental Health literacy
Line manager leaders and wellbeing leads
Resources for Teaching Assistants
Tools and support
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Types of mental health problems
Support services
Signposting
Supporting staff to return to work
Reflective conversations
Measuring success
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Mental health and wellbeing measures
The role of governing bodies
The place for information, tools and resources on school staff mental health and wellbeing
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Start here for more about our work at Education Support, our work in Wales and why teacher mental health and wellbeing matters.
Introduction
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Everyone deserves to be healthy and safe at work. Especially those who guide and inspire the next generation. Which is why we’re working with Welsh Government to improve school staff wellbeing across Wales.
Staff Wellbeing Service
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Each term, we’ll be sharing a carefully selected toolkit of resources for teachers, school leaders and education staff in Wales, jam-packed with practical tools and guides to help you take care of yourself and your colleagues, while you're busy taking care of your students.
Staff Wellbeing Toolkit
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Prioritising staff mental health and wellbeing is not a tick box. It needs a structured approach. Visit this section to understand how to get started.
Getting started
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For staff to feel psychologically safe, they need a supportive culture. This section will guide you in creating better workplace cultures and conditions.
School culture
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Breaking down stigma and having open conversations will encourage more openness. This section provides lots of tips and resources to get you started.
Get talking
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Line management plays a significant role in staff wellbeing. Visit this section on how managers can better support staff mental health and wellbeing.
Supporting teams
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Staff need access to the right support for their mental health and wellbeing. Find out more in this section about how to provide tools and support.
Tools and support
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Measuring staff wellbeing is critical. This section will set out the measures you can use and help you create transparency.
Measuring success