Health and Wellbeing Support

Supporting the health and wellbeing of school staff is essential for fostering a positive and productive work environment. Below are key resources and information to help schools provide comprehensive wellbeing support.

 

Southwark Wellbeing Resources

• Model Health and Well-being Statement
  • A written declaration reflecting your school's commitment to promoting and maintaining staff wellbeing.
• Southwark Health and Well-being References
  • Access a variety of resources tailored to support school staff and their communities, including:
    • Southwark specific support for its residents
    • General health and well-being support
    • Education sector specific support
    • Support for children and young people
    • Managing bereavement

 

DfE Well-being Charter & Reducing School Workload

• DfE - Reducing School Workload
  • Practical resources created by sector experts to help school leaders and teachers reduce workload effectively.
• Education staff wellbeing charter - GOV.UK 
  • A declaration of support and a set of commitments to protect and promote the mental health of education professionals.
  • This is a template for schools to sign up to as a shared commitment to protect, promote and enhance the well-being of their staff.

 

​​​​Wellbeing Resources & Support for Schools

• Education Support Partnership
  • Free and confidential advice for all education staff and governors.
• Staff Mental Health in Education Resources
  • A collection of wellbeing resources for use in educational settings.
• Our Frontline
  • 24/7 emotional support through trained volunteers via call, text, or online resources for frontline workers, including school staff.
• Mind - Wellness Action Plan
  • A structured plan to address mental health concerns, reduce workplace stress, and promote staff wellbeing

 

Senior Leaders

• Peer to Peer Support - Education Support Partnership
• Headrest
  • Free daily wellbeing telephone support service for headteachers and CEOs.
• DfE-Funded Wellbeing Support
  • One-to-one supervision, peer support, and counselling available for senior leaders, including assistant and deputy headteachers.
  • School leaders can apply here, even if they already have access to an employee assistance programme in their school. 

 

Guidance for Managers

• ACAS - Time off for Bereavement
  • Free and impartial advice on managing bereavement leave in the absence of a specific policy.
• My Whole Self free resources · MHFA England
  • A toolkit to equip managers with the skills to support employee mental health and boost productivity.
• NHS Guidance - Managing Chronic Conditions
  • Practical advice for employers on supporting staff with long-term medical conditions.

 

Menopause Wellbeing

• Menopause Wellbeing Action Plan
  • A framework for supporting women experiencing menopause in the workplace.
• Menopause Glossary of Terms
  • Comprehensive explanations to build understanding and improve communication.
• Menopause Symptom Checklist
  • A helpful tool for identifying and managing menopause symptoms. 

 

Coping With Loss

• Cruse - Bereavement Support
  • Compassionate support and resources for those dealing with grief and loss.

 

Health Assured Resources

• Cope Better with Change
• Stress, signs & symptoms
• Lead a Healthier Lifestyle
• Mental coping techniques
• Pacing Life
• Exercise