In order to effectively support the mental health and wellbeing of pupils we must first support the mental health and wellbeing of school staff. Staff who have good mental wellbeing are more likely to have the necessary resources to be able to manage and plan during or after stressful episodes whether with a pupil, a class, a colleague, an inspector or a parent.
This training will outline practical tools and a framework for promoting and supporting staff wellbeing in school and colleges. It will draw on examples that have been tried and tested in a range of school settings. The training will give the opportunity for attendees to develop a project to take back to their settings and embed.
- Who is it for?
The training is suitable for anyone working with children and young people in a school or college setting and could include:
- Teachers
- Senior Leadership Team
- Teaching Assistants
- Pastoral Care team members
- SENCOs
- School Governors
- Learning outcomes
- Understand the meaning of staff wellbeing and resilience and the importance of promoting a whole school approach
- Highlight the impact of uncertainty on staff wellbeing, including the impact of the pandemic
- Establishing and embedding a range of support for staff
- Reflect on practical, individual self-care strategies for school staff
- Learn to signpost to trusted mental health and wellbeing resources and sources of support
- 2 hours
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