#Wellbeing

We discuss our Essential Reads for School Leaders - Top Five Books to Transform Your Leadership

Pursuit Wellbeing EmpowerEd - 12 Essential Strategies for School Leaders with Maria Brosnan

A reflective webinar with Viv Grant to help school leaders move beyond survival and lead well.

Some handy tips to increase your resilience whilst looking after your wellbeing.

Some useful reminders on how to look after your wellbeing.

Wellbeing podcasts to listen too.

A great collection of resources to help you look after yours and others wellbeing.

We don’t always need to add more jobs to our to-do list. It’s ok not to do so every now and then.

A look at how traditional goal-setting may not always be the optimal strategy.

Our most popular blog about creating good routines and habits.

The Distinction Between Toxic and Healthy Work Cultures: A Deep Dive into Time Off

Starting at a New School This Week? Here are some tips!

Prioritising Well-being as a School Leader: A Message to Those Who Lead

Why we created a planner and how something that is so simple can be so helpful to many.

Ideas for a Healthy Lunch♀️

The Urgent Need for Action on Teacher Wellbeing – Insights from the 2023 Teacher Wellbeing Index

This blog offers practical advice for new headteachers navigating their initial weeks in the role. Authored by experienced educators, it emphasises the importance of building strong relationships, establishing clear expectations, and maintaining personal well-being.

Learn how journaling and planning can transform your stress levels as a school leader.

We all need a gentle reminder to look for the positives in the situation after a long and tiring day.

Inspired by a school leader's concerns, this blog shares practical ways to use INSET Days for staff well-being. Ideas, resources, and a focus on collective support.

This blog post explores practical strategies and resources for deputy heads to effectively support their headteachers during challenging times. It emphasises proactive measures, fostering a supportive school culture, and prioritising both the headteacher's and deputy head's well-being.

This blog post delves into the debate among headteachers about whether to share a personal email address with parents. It explores the pros and cons of both direct access and using a generic office@ address, offering tips and strategies for managing parent communication while protecting your wellbeing. Further Resources For more guidance on effective communication strategies and leadership in schools, check out the following resources: MasterClasses on Leadership & Change Management – View here​ . https://community.headteacherchat.com/c/masterclasses-library/ Safeguarding & Staff Wellbeing Resources – Explore resources​ . https://community.headteacherchat.com/c/resources-978c99/ DfE & Ofsted Communication Guidelines – Read official updates​ . https://community.headteacherchat.com/c/dfe-updates/ Time Management for School Leaders – Access practical tips​ . https://community.headteacherchat.com/c/dfe-updates/ Let's Chat! What's your experience with sharing your email address? Do you have any tips or strategies to share? Join the conversation on HeadteacherChat!

Settlement Agreements in Education: A Headteacher's Heartbreaking Experience

Finding a Balance Between Work and Well-Being

If you've ever joined us on Twitter and our Facebook Group on a Saturday morning, you might have encountered the vibrant community of #SaturdayEduChat.

This blog post explores the complex issue of staff well-being during the festive season, specifically focusing on the debate around offering additional time off. It examines the arguments for and against providing extra leave, considering financial constraints, potential precedent, and the impact on pupil learning. The post also highlights alternative ways to support staff well-being and offers practical solutions for school leaders to navigate this challenging balance.

`Teacher Wellbeing in Crisis: Key Findings and Solutions from Education Support UK`

Beyond Busy: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos with Intentional Planning

Navigating Staff Wellbeing: Addressing Entitlement and Building a Culture of Mutual Respect in Schools

How Can Headteachers Really Switch Off? Lessons from the Frontline

Patrick shares an insight into the importance of wellbeing for school leaders, and why it’s ok to look after your own wellbeing and become a wellbeing supermodel.

‍Jonathan and Lucy talk about their top tips for staying organised and looking after your own wellbeing

How to avoid burnout with top tips to use when you need it.

Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education

In this episode we discuss equipping children with the skills to thrive.

Empowering Children's Voices & Emotions: A Podcast with Happy Confident Company & Park Academies Trust. Join us to explore innovative approaches to empowering children, featuring discussions on early intervention, the School of Solutions, and the Happy Confident 10 powers framework.

Nick joins Lucy and Jonathan to discuss how Premier League Primary Stars inspires children through football, supporting wellbeing, education, and life skills.