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Inspections and beyond: supporting staff mental health and wellbeing

This is a practical toolkit of resources to help teachers and school leaders manage stress, build resilience, and maintain wellbeing before, during, and after inspections. Includes practical tools, expert tips, and guidance for a healthier school culture.

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Whether you’re preparing for Ofsted or navigating post-inspection stress, this toolkit provides actionable steps to support staff wellbeing and create a healthier school culture.

Packed with free, practical resources, this toolkit includes stress management exercises, resilience-building strategies, and tools like the Window of Tolerance, Circle of Control, and The Worry Tree. It also offers guidance for school leaders, tips to challenge perfectionism, and advice on professional supervision.

Although this pack can’t resolve broader systemic issues, it does provide free, practical tools, advice, and support to help staff before, during, and after inspections.

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