Wellbeing

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Expert support

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    Tes Wellbeing Report 2024

    Our School Wellbeing Report brings together reflections from school staff across the UK, to provide valuable insights into the state of staff wellbeing in the UK's schools today.

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    10 ways to create a culture of wellbeing guide

    Encouraging wellbeing is in everyone’s interest, and SLT and governing bodies have a responsibility to mitigate the risks of work-related stress. Our guide explores why you should create a culture of positive staff wellbeing at your school and provides 10 ways to do it.

The Big Debate: Discussing the School Wellbeing Report results

Henry Hepburn (Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland Editor of Tes Magazine) hosts a deep dive discussion into the findings from the School Wellbeing Report and what senior leaders can learn from it. He's joined by a host of experts in wellbeing in education. Download our report to read more of its findings.

News and advice from Tes Magazine

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    Why heads need permission to prioritise themselves

    Many of the challenges headteachers face are out of the sector’s control, but some argue an improved development offer could restore the role’s status and better equip leaders, finds Jon Severs.

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    Prioritising staff wellbeing helps a whole school

    When teachers thrive, so too does the entire school community, says Hannah Gillan – and activities including axe-throwing, climbing munros, yoga and self-defence could help.

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    Podcast: A multi-school approach to wellbeing

    An education adviser in an international school group discusses the challenge of focusing on student wellbeing across several schools in an era where nothing seems certain.

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    Ofsted: Staff wellbeing continues to be top of mind

    Comments demonstrate ‘upside-down thinking’ and show Ofsted is ‘out of touch’ with the profession, biggest teaching union claims.

Further reading

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    Using data to create a culture of wellbeing

    Discover how our wellbeing survey tool can help you create change in your school community.

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    5 ways we can help with staff wellbeing

    We look at how our trusted education solutions can help you to enhance wellbeing in your school.

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    Teacher wellbeing stories: James Birchenough

    Headteacher and author James Birchenough shares his top three ideas for a healthy work/life rhythm.

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    Teacher wellbeing stories: Ashley Green

    Ashley shares how she has looked after her mental health and wellbeing as well as that of others while teaching in the Middle East – and how seeking help has helped her to overcome depression.

Flexible working

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    How to achieve effective flexible working webinar

    In this webinar Sue Plant, head of school at John Taylor Free School, discusses her educational vision and how effective timetabling has helped achieve flexible working for her school community.

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    How to timetable for effective flexible working

    The option to work more flexibly is becoming more and more important as the move towards a better work-life balance continues to gather pace. Explore the benefits of flexible working and how to effectively manage it in your school in our free guide.

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    Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider

    The timetable is a crucial part of your school’s success, underpinning the experience of students, teachers and even parents. With smarter timetabling in mind, we’ve compiled our top seven things to consider if you’re looking for a software that’ll create beautifully balanced schedules that benefit the entire school.

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    Heartbeat of your school guide

    Our latest guide 'The Heartbeat of Your School' is a comprehensive guide to timetabling for senior leaders and highlights how timetabling could be your door to flexible working.