Health & Wellness

Incorporating fitness into everyday classroom life is one of the most effective ways for teachers to stay energised, motivated, and resilient. By making small, consistent changes to prioritise movement and wellbeing, educators can improve their own health, enhance their teaching, and set a positive example for students. With the right support and resources, every teacher has the power to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom.

Regular exercise can help reduce stress, improve mood, and increase energy levels. All of these are essential for managing the demands of the classroom. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters, which can help teachers stay focused, patient, and creative throughout the school day.

Fitness also supports better sleep, which is crucial for teachers who often juggle early mornings and late nights.

The mental wellbeing of school staff in the UK has never been as important. The teaching profession faces significant retention and recruitment challenges. In 2023-24, 37,143 teachers left the profession for reasons other than retirement, and 30% left in their first 5 years.  Burnout  When teachers are overwhelmed, overworked and stressed, their mental health suffers. […]

Burnt out or looking for change? Discover why more teachers are leaving the classroom for emotional wellbeing roles and how a franchise like Mind Marvels can help you reconnect with what matters most.

Teachers often find themselves stretched thin, with little time or energy left for themselves. However, prioritising physical fitness can be a powerful tool to help educators stay energised, motivated, and ready to tackle the challenges of the classroom.

Teaching is more than a job, it’s a way of life. So when you leave, you’re not just changing careers you are transforming how you see yourself.  The skills gained through teaching in my opinion are some of the best when compared to other jobs.

Every teacher has moments of self-doubt. But when those doubts become a consistent inner narrative “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not leadership material,” or “I could never work outside the classroom” they form what psychologists call limiting self-beliefs.

Working in the school system is hugely rewarding but comes with challenges. This year’s 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index published by Education Support shows some positive cultural shifts but the education workforce continues to experience a wellbeing significantly lower than that of the general population.  Here are the key takeaways from 2024’s Teacher Wellbeing Index. 

We were delighted to hear that Little Voices, one of the franchisees we work closely with, has taken a strong position on supporting staff and students with their mental health and wellbeing, paving the way for more organisations to follow suit.

School buildings are more than just bricks and mortar; they are spaces where young minds develop and flourish. As we grapple with the challenge of outdated and potentially unsafe school buildings, it is essential to prioritise investment in education infrastructure to create environments that inspire and nurture our future generations.

Research by the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022 shows that 59% of teachers are not confident in disclosing unmanageable stress or mental health issues to their employer. This lack of psychological safety adds another burden on your mental wellbeing. 

In this blog post, we will explore how some UK franchises, that Did Teach work with, are making a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of their clients, not just through their sessions but by creating purposeful policies for their staff.

Teacher burnout is a serious concern that can affect both educators and students. This blog was created to help teachers prevent and manage teacher burnout by offering tips and advice.

Addressing burnout requires open communication, support from SLT, commitment to self-care and wellbeing. Encouraging a culture of understanding, empathy, and collaboration, to help prevent and alleviate teacher burnout.

Since this was originally posted on October 31st, I put a little Halloween slant on it.  And yes, I did just spend five minutes debating whether or not to use an apostrophe in ‘hallowe’en’.  I went with not. See, I can roll with the times. Anyway, workin’ hard is hardly workin’ for most of us.  […]