St. Peter’s CE Primary School – Case Study
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Introduction
At the end of the year I would be retiring after 20 years as Headteacher at St Peter’s CE School. I knew this could be a challenging experience for the whole school community.
I wanted to provide wellbeing support for myself and to my staff to help us deal with the changes that were imminent.
Challenges
As a Headteacher the demands on you and your staff are relentless. With falling rolls, recruitment challenges, an increase in complex needs, and lack of time, to name a few, the pressure is constant. Add to it your busy personal and family life, it is challenging to stay motivated and enjoy your job.
I wanted my staff to be able to navigate these stresses with confidence and resourcefulness.
Outcomes
As Head it is important to promote wellbeing and a good work life balance and it starts from the top. I chose to work with Wellbeing for Education and implement wellbeing coaching for myself and all my staff to access.
I wanted to create sustainable, positive health and wellbeing practices. I knew this would enable them to be resilient and empower them to take ownership of their wellbeing which in turn would have a positive impact on the school.
The sessions were flexible and convenient as staff could talk to an experienced and qualified coach within 72 hours of booking a session, at a time that suited them. This enabled staff to be proactive in getting personalised support when they needed it and made a huge difference in releasing pressures and allowed them to be more focused and productive.
Results
100% – very satisfied with the wellbeing coaching
100% – would recommend coaching to other colleagues
100% – said their wellbeing had improved due to this support
“I noticed in the face of big changes the staff morale was high, they were happy, felt supported and I saw an increase in their willingness to contribute and be part of the team.”
Key coaching themes
- Changing roles
- Work life balance
- Lifestyle change
- Prioritisation and boundary setting
Benefits For My School
- Empowered the team & increased accountability
- Staff saw immediate & effective results
- Embedded a whole school culture of positive wellbeing
- Improved staff morale & increased retention