Quick Resources Association of Colleges’ mental health and wellbeing charter PDF 1 0 A public pledge can be a good way to demonstrate that mental health and wellbeing is a priority in your organisation. This charter provides a short, clear set of principles that colleges can commit to in promoting good mental health of both staff and students. Free By: Association of Colleges View resource Read more
Resources Supporting staff wellbeing in schools PDF 1 0 Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools is a short booklet that examines what we mean by staff wellbeing, what can impact on staff wellbeing and how to lead a school that prioritises wellbeing. Free By: Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families View resource Read more
Quick Resources Dealing with teacher anxiety Web page 0 1 This short blog post on Engage Education's website explores what causes teachers to feel anxious, and offers some tips on coping when you're feeling stressed. Free By: Engage Education View resource Read more
Resources Mindful Teachers Website 0 0 The Mindful Teachers website aims to teach mindfulness and complementary practices to adults and children. Free By: Mindful Teachers View resource Read more
Resources How leaders can help their teams look after their wellbeing in challenging times PDF 0 0 For school leaders, this is a time to be looking after the wellbeing of your teams, as well as your own. This PDF guide from Bupa Foundation provides four key areas for leaders to focus on when thinking about how they can support their teams. Free By: Bupa Foundation View resource Read more
Resources Managing anxiety during the coronavirus crisis Website 2 0 Education Support have put together a series of resources to help teachers and educators to cope with feelings of anxiety caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Free By: Education Support View resource Read more
Resources Teaching during the pandemic Web page Twinkl and Mind have created resources which can offer you support to do your job and look after your wellbeing as a teacher during the pandemic. Free By: Twinkl + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Resources Supporting staff wellbeing Website 3 0 Good staff wellbeing is essential in education, and means that staff are better able, in turn, to support their pupils. This page from Mentally Healthy Schools has information, advice and links to quality-assured resources that can help. Free By: Mentally Healthy Schools View resource Read more
Quick Resources Education Support helpline Web page 1 0 Education Support provides a free, confidential helpline for all teachers, lecturers and staff in England, Wales and Scotland. It’s available all day, every day, and the site has downloadable posters to share it with colleagues. Free By: Education Support View resource Read more
Resources Supporting a member of staff with mental health difficulties Web page 1 0 It’s likely that we’ll all encounter a colleague or staff member experiencing mental ill-health at some point. This guide has advice for senior school staff on how to recognise if a staff member is struggling and how best to support them. Free By: Mentally Healthy Schools View resource Read more
Quick Resources What keeps us going PDF 1 0 If you’re having a tough week and lots of worries are building up, it can be difficult to cope. This simple activity from YoungMinds encourages school staff to think about the things that help get them through. Free By: YoungMinds View resource Read more
Resources Teacher wellbeing during the pandemic Web page This web page can help you to plan a healthy routine, find times to relax and support you through this difficult time to be a teacher. Free By: Twinkl + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Resources Leading a school during the pandemic Web page Twinkl and Mind have created a range of resources which can help school leaders during the coronavirus pandemic, including in times of school closure and partial reopenings. Free By: Twinkl + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Resources Wellbeing for Educators PDF 0 0 With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way we live our lives day-to-day, these are difficult times to be working in the education sector. This guide from Bupa Foundation explores the concept of Personal Energy, which can help keep you feeling calm. Free By: Bupa Foundation View resource Read more
Resources Talking toolkit: preventing work-related stress in schools PDF 2 0 For those who work in education, stress can seem a major part of daily life. HSE's Talking Toolkit for schools helps to address this by enabling simple, practical conversations with school employees. Free By: Health and Safety Executive View resource Read more
Resources Ten steps towards school staff wellbeing PDF 2 0 Any conversation about supporting children’s wellbeing must also include how we support teachers. This resource encourages schools to reflect on the wellbeing of staff, based on the findings from a large consultation. Free By: Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families View resource Read more
Resources COVID-19: Psychological first aid Web page 0 1 Psychological first aid is used for supporting people during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. This free course can teach you how to use it. Free Sign up for free to access By: Public Health England View resource Read more
Resources Leaders: looking after yourself Web page 1 0 It's easy to become overwhelmed if you're a frontline leader during the COVID-19 crisis. This guide can help keep you understand your limits and reduce your anxiety while working. Free By: NHS England and NHS Improvement View resource Read more
Quick Resources Wellbeing support by text for key workers Website As part of Our Frontline, Shout provides a free 24/7 text support service for anyone who's a key worker during the coronavirus crisis. Text KEYWORKER to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer. Free By: Shout View resource Read more
Resources Coping with going into work during coronavirus Web page This page gives tips for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing, help with understanding difficult feelings, and ways to find support if you are going into work during the coronavirus outbreak. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Quick Resources Wellbeing support by telephone for essential staff Web page Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are always there to listen. As part of Our Frontline, essential services staff who are working on the frontlines can call free on 116 123 to speak in confidence with a trained listening volunteer. Free By: Samaritans View resource Read more
Resources How to promote wellbeing and tackle the causes of work-related stress (Welsh language) PDF 1 0 This resource sets out simple, practical and inexpensive steps that line managers and HR teams can take to create a more open and supportive workplace culture, improve mental wellbeing for all staff and boost employee engagement. Free By: Mind Cymru View resource Read more
Resources Community’s mental health charter PDF 8 0 A public pledge can be a useful way of showing that mental health is important to your organisation. By signing this charter, an employer commits to addressing stigma and discrimination and promoting wellbeing and equality. Free By: Community View resource Read more
Resources Business in the Community membership Web page 2 0 Business in the Community's membership scheme aims to support businesses in improving their approach to employee wellbeing. It has two levels, Core and Champion, and pricing for new members ranges from £3,500 to £10,500. Paid for Apply by phone or email By: Business in the Community View resource Read more
Quick Resources Business Healthy membership Web page 1 0 Business Healthy is a free community of business leaders in the City of London focused on employee wellbeing. Members have access to exclusive events, a regular newsletter, exclusive web content and a private online forum. Free By: Business Healthy View resource Read more
Resources Musculoskeletal health in the workplace: a toolkit for employers PDF 1 0 Good musculoskeletal (MSK) health is integral to a full working life, and there's a clear link between MSK problems and mental health and wellbeing. This toolkit explains the issues and has practical guidance to promote MSK health in the workplace. Free By: Business in the Community + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Quick Resources Sleep and mental health PDF 2 0 This one-page PDF fact sheet from Unilever highlights some of the reasons why poor mental health and sleep deprivation are linked, and offers techniques for improving the amount and quality of your sleep. Free By: Unilever View resource Read more
Resources AMH Works training programmes PDF 1 0 AMH Works is a mental health training and consultancy service working with some of Northern Ireland and the UK’s leading organisations. Its programmes teach the skills needed to support and maintain healthy, resilient workplaces. Paid for Requires pre-booking By: AMH Works View resource Read more
Resources Physical activity, healthy eating and healthier weight: a toolkit for employers PDF 2 0 Good physical health is closely linked to good mental health—and low physical activity and poor eating habits can undermine this. This toolkit has information and ideas to help employers take a positive approach to activity and diet. Free By: Business in the Community + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Quick Resources Purpose PDF 1 0 This guide can help you and you colleagues discover your purpose, and ensure you are working towards it every day. Free By: Unilever View resource Read more