Staff wellbeing

Coronavirus: Crisis management and school closure – issues to consider

18 March 2020

Schools are closing across the UK in the face of the coronavirus emergency. As they prepare to shut their doors, Matt Bromley looks at some of the issues headteachers will need to think about, including practical considerations, supporting staff, the continuation of learning, and safeguarding

LGBT+ in the classroom: I am (not) what I am

29 January 2020

Being a teacher sometimes requires us to forcibly gather our strength to make it through the gates. Gathering strength, gearing up, putting on one’s armour – but must it also include denying one’s self? Nadine Pittam discusses the challenges of being an LGBT+ teacher

NQT Special: Protecting yourself

19 November 2019

Your wellbeing as an NQT is vital and you should be learning now the habits that will sustain you through a long and successful teaching career. As part of SecEd's autumn 2019 NQT special edition, Sophie Howells offers some advice and encouragement

Chickens. candles and staff wellbeing

19 November 2019

If we cultivate freedom and innovation, teacher performance will soar – and this culture begins with middle leaders (as well as with chickens and candles). Peter Radford explains

When death happens: Bereavement in schools

6 November 2019

To mark Children’s Grief Awareness Week, Alison Penny considers how schools can be better prepared to support young people who are coming to terms with the death of someone close

Staff wellbeing: 36 ideas for your school

22 October 2019

How can we ensure the teachers in our school are engaged, motivated and committed to remaining in the profession? Peter Radford offers 36 actions school leaders can take

Creating a positive culture in your school

9 October 2019

Teaching is the fourth most stressful job there is according to the Health and Safety Executive. Sophie Howells looks at how a positive school culture can protect teacher and staff wellbeing

Wellbeing & workload: Feeling overwhelmed?

3 July 2019

Teachers can often struggle to maintain good mental health and wellbeing. There is expert support out there, but Sophie Howells urges you not to wait until you are already in crisis

NQT Special Edition: Are you ready for the chalkface?

5 June 2019

For trainee teachers across the country, September and the start of the NQT year is on the horizon. Sophie Howells seeks some advice from this year’s NQT cohort to help you prepare. She also urges this year’s NQTs to ensure they get some proper rest this summer

Teacher burn-out and how you can avoid it

16 May 2019

Burn-out is a clear and present danger for teachers and is something that Victoria Hewitt – who you might know as @MrsHumanities – has experienced. But it is possible to protect yourself and pull yourself back from the brink...

Looking after your teaching voice

14 May 2019

As a teacher, losing your voice can be debilitating and is an ever-present risk given how much we talk day-to-day. Do you look after your voice? Nikki Doig offers some practical tips

Mental health: Stamp Out Stigma...

20 March 2019

Students at Hendon School have organised and run their own mental health conference for the past three years. Emma Lee-Potter hears about their work to Stamp Out Stigma and raise awareness about mental health

The traits of super teachers

13 March 2019

There is no such thing as a super teacher. But if one did exist, what abilities would they exhibit? John Dabell looks at some of the traits of great teachers and urges all teachers to reject imposter syndrome and recognise their many talents...

Compassion in the classroom

6 February 2019

A compassionate approach can improve mental wellbeing, promote prosocial behaviour and underpin ethical and moral development according to Dr Mary Welford. Emma Lee-Potter finds out more

The benefits of a digital detox

16 January 2019

Could you reduce your smartphone use? As we begin a new year, it is time for a digital detox, suggests Julian Stanley
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