Teacher mental health

The impact of COVID-19 on staff mental health and wellbeing - what support is available?

Sinead McBrearty, 12 June 2020 - COVID-19 support, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing

Sinead McBrearty is Chief Executive of Education Support Partnership, a charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the education workforce. She shares tips and advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing at this time.

Why looking after our mental health has never been more important for teachers

Ben Levinson, 19 May 2020 - COVID-19 support, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing

Headteacher, Ben Levinson, shares how he’s been coping with the challenges COVID-19 has brought to his school community.

Leading by laptop: flexible working is happening in every school right now – what can we learn from this experience?

Sue Plant, 19 May 2020 - COVID-19 support, Flexible working, Secondary schools, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing

Headteacher, Sue Plant, has long been a champion of flexible working. But what has she learnt about working and leading flexibly while navigating the COVID-19 outbreak?

World Mental Health Day: “we reduced sick days and staff turnover through action on teacher wellbeing”

Jenny Rigby, 10 October 2019 - Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing

As part of World Mental Health Day Headteacher, Jenny Rigby, shares how her school are taking action to improve wellbeing and support their staff.

Why we need to support teacher mental health to support our students

Steve Rippin, 20 May 2019 - Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing

Steve Rippin explains why securing first-rate teacher mental health and wellbeing at his school has led to the very best experience for pupils.

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