Teach Well Toolkit Membership

Benefits of Teach Well Toolkit School Membership

All staff and governors are individual members.

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Teach Well Toolkit Programme

5 Steps to a Whole-School Culture of Wellbeing and Mental Health

(Included in school membership)

Teach Well Toolkit Programme

5 Steps to a Whole-School Culture of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health

Step 1: Identify the issues

Step 1: Is your school like Gabriela's or Khadija's?

Or somewhere in between?

Gabriela

Toxic

-2 or -1

"There's no support for staff mental health. We have to solve our own problems. We're told, "If you can't cope, leave." Mental ill-health is seen as a weakness. Results are the most important thing in the school. Our own children and families are not considered."

Lucy

Low

"Our school tries to help, But it's mainly one-off strategies, like cakes on Fridays. Leaders listen but nothing happens. If teachers are struggling, they are seen as being unable to control their class. Leaders are sympathetic but taking care is our responsibility."

Amir

Supportive

"My school isn't too bad. There are some whole-school strategies but they need to be coordinated. The level of support depends on your line manager. Leaders say that family time is important but this doesn't translate into a healthy work-life balance."

Sam

High

'I struck lucky when I moved to my new school. There is a staff mental health policy and it is taken seriously. Work and home life balance is valued. Leaders ask staff how they can reduce pressure and the SIP includes wellbeing and mental health strategies'.

Khadija

Flourishing

'My school is great! Staff mental health is regarded in the same way as physical health. Leaders share their personal struggles. Our home life is valued. There is a real sense that "We're all in this together". We all look out for each other.'

Step 2: Create action plan with the staff.

Step 3: Implement your action plan.

Step 4: Survey the staff again to review progress.

Step 5 Plan for second year.

One copy of 'Waters, S. Ed. (2021) 'Cultures of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools' Open University Press/McGraw-Hill is included in school membership. Or order it on Amazon by clicking on the button below.

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What Schools Say about Us

"Teach Well Toolkit Membership has enabled us to move our actions around wellbeing forward. The conversation is on the table, out in the open, and can be addressed, rather than it feeling like a tick-box activity.

We have effective tools for review and consultation which result in action, led by a cross-section of the school. This is complemented by a range of support tools and forums to explore personal ways of helping to improve our own wellbeing.

I have every confidence that Teach Well Toolkit Membership will be beneficial to your school community"

Rich Simcox

Headteacher: John of Rolleston Primary, Burton Central Co-operative Learning Trust

"What has changed is the clarity I have on where I am, where I want to go, and how this will impact on my colleagues. I feel I have improved my ability to share my vision and how I am able to bring people along with me... As a leader and a work colleague, the impact has been huge. My colleagues have commented on my new drive and energy at work. and my new sense of calm and happiness, something that can only have a positive impact on the people I line manage and work closely with."

Secondary Head of Department

"I had the pleasure of attending the 8-week Mindfulness course run by Suneta and it couldn't have come at a better time. The summer term is usually very hectic and I usually feel very overwhelmed but, by doing the course each week, I have been able to face each week positively... I feel happier in myself and at work and I can face trickier situations with a positive outlook... Suneta is a wonderful coach and each session felt warm and welcoming...The group were all friendly, kind and compassionate. I would definitely recommend this course, as my life has already changed for the better."

Lorraine McCandless

Primary Teacher in Brereton, Rugeley

Mental Health Support for Staff

(Included in school and individual membership)

Mental Health Strategies

Mental Health Lead support. Build a culture of staff mental health.

Mindfulness Stress Reduction for Teachers (MSRT)

Online. With support, if you prefer. At your own pace.

Community Engagement

Involve the whole school community in improving mental health.