Health & Wellness

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 As we grapple with the challenge of outdated and potentially unsafe school buildings, it is essential to prioritise investment in education infrastructure to create environments that inspire and nurture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.  […]