Employee Wellbeing advice and guidance
Support and services to help all early years employees with their wellbeing
We recognise wellbeing as a universal entitlement for all. The most effective settings place it at the heart of everything they do.
Wellbeing charter
The Wellbeing Charter is aimed at schools, colleges and settings and is a commitment to protect, promote and enhance wellbeing of all education employees including temporary and support staff.
You may find the wording in this charter useful as a tool to create and commit to wellbeing strategies.
To find out more, download the Education staff wellbeing charter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Online guidance, services and tools
To find wellbeing support, guidance and tools use the following links:
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5 ways to wellbeing - Simple steps from Mind about improving your mental health
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Anxiety self-help guide - NHS inform cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guidance
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Early years staff wellbeing: a resource for managers and teams - Anna Freud resource pack for early years employees with downloads and YouTube videos
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Education Support - Charity helpline and other wellbeing resources for teachers and education employees in schools and colleges
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Find an accredited register - Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care online search tool to find counselling specialists
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Mid Essex Talking Therapies - Free and confidential talking therapy and practical support for common mental health problems
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Employee mental health and wellbeing plan - Education Support employee mental health plan template download
Video Guidance
To find wellbeing support, use the following YouTube videos:
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3-minute staff experience video on why wellbeing conversations are important - NHS England video
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Learn to shine bright- the importance of self care for teachers - TEDx Talks video
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Self-Care Planning: Working Towards Wellbeing - Black Dog Institute video
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Small Ways to Practice Self-Care in Difficult Times - Headspace video
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Staff Wellbeing in Schools - Anna Freud video
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Staff wellbeing - Anna Freud video
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What Is Teacher Wellbeing? What Isn't It? - Highly Effective Teacher video