Promoting Wellbeing in Schools

Proactive health and wellbeing coaching interventions to promote, protect, and enhance wellbeing in the education sector.
 

The Importance of Wellbeing in Schools

 

With increasing demands on the education sector, schools are suffering the effects of high stress levels and burnout amongst staff, with an average of 40,000* teachers leaving the profession.

The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter aim is to Promote, Protect and Enhance Wellbeing for all educational staff. Implementing a wellbeing coaching intervention in your school is an effective and fast way to achieve sustainable and positive wellbeing practices.

Teachers across the UK have reported** that:

68%

Negative Impact on Physical Health
68% of staff say their job adversely impacts their physical health.

87%

Loss of Sleep
87% of staff say they have suffered loss of sleep due to their job.

73%

Workspaces Without Wellbeing
73% of staff say their school does not provide workspaces that promote wellbeing.

43%

No Wellbeing or Mental Health Training
43% of staff say their school does not have wellbeing or mental health training in place.

Wellbeing in schools

Staff wellbeing is a key component of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework. Leaders are required to prioritise the wellbeing of their staff while providing the necessary professional development to support their growth and success.

At Wellbeing for Education, we understand that schools are fast-paced environments, and educators and leadership teams often face time constraints. That’s why we offer flexible, targeted wellbeing support for your staff, precisely when they need it most.

Our programmes not only provide critical support but also serve as evidence of your school’s proactive approach to wellbeing. By fostering resilience and improving staff retention, our programmes help create a healthier, more sustainable school environment.

The Benefits of Health & Wellbeing Coaching for Education

Improves staff recruitment and teacher retention

Creates positive behaviour patterns within your school​

Develops and sustains staff resilience & increases motivation

Reduces staff absences & the associated costs of staff cover

Staff feel supported in their wellbeing

Creates positive behaviour patterns within your school

Embeds a school-wide culture of positive wellbeing

Empowers staff to make decisions & have accountability

Testimonials

What our Clients say