In at #ASCL2026 in Liverpool - live this city! Join me for my workshop on burnout prevention on Saturday at 12.25 in room 13 (How to stay well when the work’s never done) And find us at stand 91 for a chat about our supervision, employee assistance, research and workshop offerings.

Both me and my much smarter colleague got 2/5 schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-quiz-...

Ofsted quiz: Can you spot a ‘strong’ rating from a ‘secure’ one?

Ofsted's proposed 'toolkits' have been criticised as being too unclear - but do they make sense?

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Really recommend (and enjoyed!) this book. Possibly helpful for any leaders who need to gather colleagues to generate ideas, problem solve or otherwise think collectively. It has a section on creating a sense of ease 💜 so important - false urgency kills thought

It’s time for change. We need to act now. Email your local MP using our quick online tool and get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis. Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators. https://buff.ly/3VqfnUS #EduSky

Wellbeing absences can demonstrate a shift towards healthier cultures that take a preventative approach. Who wants a culture where pushing through and burning out is championed? #edusky

Education Support@edsupportuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

"Wellbeing days can take a preventative role... staff who are struggling would ideally take time off to stop it getting worse...a preventative approach helps staff manage their wellbeing & ultimately will cost the system & schools a lot less." Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq

Perfectionism is very common among educators. When we talk about wellbeing habits, we really don’t want it to become another thing to shame yourself with, or an extra ‘to-do’ item. Give yourself grace, and find your own path. Even if there’s mistakes along the way. #edusky #mentalhealth

Lots of chat about relationships with parents today, due to the Index findings. If you’re interested in practical advice on improving how you work with parents, we have the webinar for you. Sign up here: ow.ly/IHgp50U1bNl #edusky

The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index from @edsupportuk.bsky.social illustrates the lack of support schools get from other agencies. Is it any wonder school staff are feeling under increasing pressure? www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...

Our CEO, Sinead Mc Brearty on how the staff attrition crisis is being fed by a disconnection from purpose. Staff want to feel like they’re making a difference but challenges in the system can make that feel impossible. #edusky

Schools Week@schoolsweek.bsky.social · 2y ago

❤️‍🩹 'The pressures now common in our schools are eroding the connection that professionals have with their own sense of purpose' Sinéad Mc Brearty reveals the results of this year's Teacher Wellbeing Index schoolsweek.co.uk/government-m...

Paul Whiteman of the NAHT: “[The Teacher Wellbeing Index] serves as a stark reminder of the scale of the task the new government faces when it comes to making teaching an attractive profession once again.”

Cerys Turner@cerysturner.bsky.social · 2y ago

Challenging pupil behaviour is getting worse, teachers warn, with over 80% reporting that it had a negative toll on their mental heath. @edsupportuk.bsky.social is calling for the govt to take action on staff retention & burnout, & raise awareness of suicide risk. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

The eighth Teacher Wellbeing Index is here. - pupil and parent behaviour is challenging - public services are not able to provide enough support - this affects teacher and staff morale, and ability to switch off at night We need a retention strategy that takes this picture seriously #edusky

Education Support@edsupportuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is the day! Our Teacher Wellbeing Index is back with fresh data and insights that reveal the true state of teacher wellbeing. Please read and share the report. https://buff.ly/3Zdv6cs #TWIX2024 #EduSky

A lovely dinner party with pals, ending with…. Oh how my late thirties are different to my late twenties! #coldwatertherapy

Interesting comparison of health and education in terms of Govt’s approach to reform. www.progressivebritain.org/the-unnotice...

The Unnoticed Battle for the Future of Labour's Public Sector Reform Agenda - Progressive Britain

The Government are delivering much needed public service reform, Ed Dorrell analyses how different key Cabinet members are approaching this task.

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Yes, this is it! It’s not an either or. No one does their best work when they are emotionally depleted, and the kids lose out when teachers are burned out. Follow @edsupportuk.bsky.social tomorrow for the launch of our eighth Teacher Wellbeing Index #edusky

Dr. Tracy@tracyrenee70.bsky.social · 2y ago

Taking care of your teachers IS taking care of your students & I wish more school leaders acknowledged this with intentionality. Broken burned out teachers will never be at the center of any thriving school community. #edusky

TEACHER WELLBEING INDEX 2024 It’s dropping on Wednesday 20 November. What do you think it will say? #edusky #teacherwellbeing

Great to see this being acknowledged by Govt. We’ve long seen child poverty and under-funded CYP mental health and social services take a real emotional toll on school staff. Staff burnout or leave and CYP pay a high price. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Phillipson: Pupil poverty comes at a ‘personal cost’ to school staff

Coping with the effects of societal failure means school staff are less able to focus on children’s academic outcomes, says education secretary Bridget Phillipson

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The @edsupportuk.bsky.social team is busy getting the 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index ready for release in November. It will be our eighth year of the Index. Any predications on what it will say? #Edusky #teacherwellbeing

Does anyone know any Headteacher or school staff networks in the North East? I’d love to run some sessions in ‘Boro / Hartlepool / Durham / Newcastle Drop me a line if you do! #teacherwellbeing #edusky

Looking forward to chatting to Leeds Headteachers Association about staff wellbeing today. And Rochdale Secondary Headteachers tomorrow. We’ll cover self-care, community care & culture creation. All vitally important for staying well while doing purposeful work in a challenging system. #edusky

The @edsupportuk.bsky.social team has curated a selection of fantastic resources for education staff on World Mental Health Day. If you’re not doing well today, can you ask for help? If you are doing well today, can you offer someone else help? #selfcare #communitycare #edusky

Education Support@edsupportuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay with us and share our toolkit with your colleagues. It contains popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well including: ⭐teacher burnout and how to avoid it ⭐compassionate leadership ow.ly/Oko650THwUY #EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd

Education staff have told us repeatedly that they want to feel more confident holding space for tough classroom conversations that arise due to global conflicts and cultural divides. If this resonated with you, join us on 16 Oct. #edusky

Education Support@edsupportuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

We're partnering with Stand Up! Education and Solutions Not Sides to provide teachers and education staff with a space to consider the impact of this summer’s racist riots on your classrooms and yourselves. Join us on 16 October at 4pm. Register here: https://buff.ly/4ei4SdL #EduTwitter

It can feel daunting to ask about suicidal thoughts and feelings. But asking about them doesn’t plant the idea. Often it can offer people relief that their distress is recognised. #suicideprevention #Edusky

Govt. needs a clear plan on teacher mental health and wellbeing @edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day #EduSky www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Ministers ‘need clear strategy for teacher mental health’

The teacher wellbeing charity Education Support identified a record number of callers to its helpline as being at risk of suicide in the past quarter

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Out of office until 10 September. Making up for always having my birthday in the first week of Autumn Term. Wishing you all a good return to the classroom, lecture hall, staffroom or Zoom room! #EduSky

This was a tough read today. I’m a Samaritans listening volunteer. I find it tough to field so many calls from people who’ve fallen through the cracks of public services. This needs to be a Govt. priority.

Education Support has made the leap to Blue Sky! Please give us a follow for the latest on our research (the Teacher Wellbeing Index is coming in Autumn) and lots of mental health and wellbeing resources. #EduSky

Education Support@edsupportuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

Pleased to join Bluesky! 👋 Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website. ow.ly/JKIY50T9Lfr #UKEd #EduSky #TeacherSkyUK

Please repost: (prompted by a post I saw yesterday) what are the top five challenges facing ethnic minority teachers in the sector? #EDUSky #UKEd #EdChat

Kier Starmer’s speech didn’t reference education despite many references to public services. He’s not the world’s strongest orator but definitely most engaging when he lets authentic glimpses of frustration slip through.

I’m so pleased to see how popular my post about Education Support’s helpline has been. You can download the poster, to stick it up in the staff room or loos here: www.educationsupport.org.uk/get-help/hel... 08000 562 561 24/7, free, confidential and you’ll speak to a qualified counsellor #EduSky

Education Support helpline offers free, confidential support for teachers and education staff

The Education Support helpline is available 24/7 for everyone working in education including teachers, support staff, lecturers, administrators and teaching assistants.

educationsupport.org.uk

Check out this brilliant online festival by @excitingteacher.bsky.social raising money for Education Support. Thank you, Channon! #EduSky #teacherwellbeing