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Angela’s story: the stress of having too little work
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Victoria’s story: how I fell back in love with teaching
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Assistant headteacher Ashley
Ashley’s story: how we helped get her back into teaching
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Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust: a service too good to keep quiet
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Pavlina, teaching assistant
Pavlina’s story: I highly recommend the Staff Wellbeing Service in Wales by Education Support
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Kathy’s story: professional supervision in Wales
Your stories 2 mins read
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Dafydd’s story: the impact of professional supervision in Wales
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Linsey’s story: meeting with a Staff Wellbeing Advisor led to a ripple effect of positive impacts for our school
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Sarah’s story: none of it feels like we’re just ticking boxes – it has helped to raise the conversation about mental health in our school
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Rosie’s story: professional supervision helped me when I stepped up into a new role
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Helen’s story: professional supervision gave me the space to talk things through and reflect
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Marc’s story and video: supervision reignited my passion for the profession
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How are you feeling? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
View all depression resources
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An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all self care resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

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Our free, confidential helpline is available 24/7 to all teachers, lecturers and education staff in the UK. 

08000 562 561

Call us. We’ll listen.

 

How are you feeling? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
View all depression resources
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all self care resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
View all depression resources
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all self care resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

We're here to help. What kind of support do you need?
Can you tell us more? This will help us find the right information for you.
How are you feeling? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a women doing breathing exercises
Breathing exercises for beating stress and creating calm
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all depression resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman shopping looking happy
Coping strategies: teachers and education staff 
Guides 2 minute
View all resources for individuals
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
A simple illustration of a work colleagues representing peer support
Setting boundaries: a guide for staff in schools
Guides 1 min
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Better together: building positive relationships between parents and teachers
Articles 4 mins
View all working life resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Our free, confidential helpline is available 24/7 to all teachers, lecturers and education staff in the UK. 

08000 562 561

Call us. We’ll listen.

 

Can you tell us more? This will help us find the right information for you.
How are you feeling? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a women doing breathing exercises
Breathing exercises for beating stress and creating calm
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all depression resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman shopping looking happy
Coping strategies: teachers and education staff 
Guides 2 minute
View all resources for individuals
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
A simple illustration of a work colleagues representing peer support
Setting boundaries: a guide for staff in schools
Guides 1 min
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Better together: building positive relationships between parents and teachers
Articles 4 mins
View all working life resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

How are you feeling? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a women doing breathing exercises
Breathing exercises for beating stress and creating calm
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all depression resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a women looking anxious
Managing anxiety
Articles 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
A guide to meditation for teachers and education staff
Guides 11 mins
View all anxiety resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a women sitting in a yoga position, symbolising wellness
Managing teacher stress: practical tips and guidance
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a women doing breathing exercises
Breathing exercises for beating stress and creating calm
Guides 2 mins
An illustration of woman working at a desk
Getting the right work-life balance
Guides 5 mins
View all stress resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of a friends reaching out to each other
Depression: what you can do in the workplace
Guides 12 mins
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
View all depression resources
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Here is some information you may find useful.
A simple illustration of a woman sitting with a rainbow
The building blocks of good mental wellbeing
Guides 12 mins
An illustration of a woman sleeping
Getting a good night’s sleep: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 2 mins
A simple illustration of a woman shopping looking happy
Coping strategies: teachers and education staff 
Guides 2 minute
View all resources for individuals
Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
A simple illustration of a work colleagues representing peer support
Setting boundaries: a guide for staff in schools
Guides 1 min
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Better together: building positive relationships between parents and teachers
Articles 4 mins
View all working life resources
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for individuals

Our free, confidential helpline is available 24/7 to all teachers, lecturers and education staff in the UK. 

08000 562 561

Call us. We’ll listen.

 

Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you manage short-term money worries.

Get financial support

Staff health and wellbeing is so important. How can we help?
How can we help? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff mental health and wellbeing plan
Guides 1 min
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff wellbeing audit
Guides 1 min
A simple illustration of two colleagues, symbolising psychological safety in schools
Psychological safety audit
Guides 1 min
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of woman escaping a cage
Saying no: advice for setting boundaries
Guides 4 mins
Woman looking upset being pointed at representing workplace bullying
Bullying and harassment
Guides 11 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for organisations

Find out how we can help you support staff at your school or organisation.

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How can we help? This will help us find the right information for you.
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff mental health and wellbeing plan
Guides 1 min
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff wellbeing audit
Guides 1 min
A simple illustration of two colleagues, symbolising psychological safety in schools
Psychological safety audit
Guides 1 min
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of woman escaping a cage
Saying no: advice for setting boundaries
Guides 4 mins
Woman looking upset being pointed at representing workplace bullying
Bullying and harassment
Guides 11 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for organisations

Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff mental health and wellbeing plan
Guides 1 min
An illustration of a staff mental and wellbeing plan
Staff wellbeing audit
Guides 1 min
A simple illustration of two colleagues, symbolising psychological safety in schools
Psychological safety audit
Guides 1 min
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of a woman looking out of a window
Teacher burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself
Articles 3 mins
An illustration of a woman looking sad - depression
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of two colleagues talking
Talking to colleagues about their mental health and wellbeing
Articles 5 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.
An illustration of two colleagues chatting
Managing disagreements at work: a guide for teachers and education staff
Guides 4 mins
An illustration of woman escaping a cage
Saying no: advice for setting boundaries
Guides 4 mins
Woman looking upset being pointed at representing workplace bullying
Bullying and harassment
Guides 11 mins
View all resources for organisations
Here is some information you may find useful.

View all resources for organisations

Find out how we can help you support staff at your school or organisation.

Click here to find out more

Sign up for your free wellbeing toolkit, packed with helpful resources designed to make a meaningful difference to your staff’s wellbeing.

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