Supporting Staff Wellbeing: Resources

This resource has been designed with a download option which includes QR signposting codes for sharing with staff and displaying in appropriate areas such as staff room spaces - Staff wellbeing toolkit resources QR code 2026.pdf

Resources	Overview	Signposting or link
DfE Improved workload and wellbeing for school staff	These resources have been shared by school leaders and provide specific examples that have worked in schools. You can use them as they are, or adapt them to meet the needs of your setting.	Staff wellbeing - Improve workload and wellbeing for school staff (education.gov.uk)
Education Wellbeing Charter	This charter sets out commitments from the DfE department, from Ofsted and employers working in education on actions to protect and promote the wellbeing of education staff.	The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter - November 2021
Improving staff wellbeing in schools and colleges	A guide to measuring staff wellbeing and developing an action plan. Practical steps to implementing the Education staff wellbeing charter through 5 key drivers.	Improving staff wellbeing in schools and colleges- updated graphics Oct 2023 (whatworkswellbeing.org)
MIND	Open and supportive workplaces benefit everyone. Mind have produced a series of free resources to help improve mental wellbeing in your workplace which you can read online or download.	workplace mental health at work
LIFEbeat: Top Tips for School Professionals	These 10 Top Tips for School Professionals offer ideas for nurturing our own mental health & wellbeing.	Top Tips for Staff Wellbeing
Little Book of Mental Health	This booklet is aimed at adults and young people aged 16 years plus. It provides helpful tips for staying healthy and a list of local and national organisations for additional help and advice.	The little book of mental health - version 6.pdf
Whole School Approach Padlet for SMHL	This padlet has been developed by Somerset MHST whole school approach team. This has been kindly shared for all schools to access.	Whole-School Approach Toolkit (padlet.com)
British Red Cross	Your mental and physical wellbeing plays an important role in your overall health and also how you deal with difficult and challenging situations. Learn how to take care of your wellbeing, as well as that of others, with our activities.	www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support
The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast	Dr. Tresidder, Dr. Staveley and Dr. Bagshaw are joined by expert guests for weekly health and wellbeing discussions.	The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast
MHFA England	The MHFA England Take 10 Together toolkit includes ready-to-use materials to support mental wellbeing in your workplace, school or community, while showing the importance of Mental Health First Aid training. MHFA training available through our Training Menu (cypsomersethealth.org)	MHFA England
Mental Health Toolkit	Information and support about mental health and emotional health & wellbeing including Emotion Coaching, ACEs & Trauma, Self Injury Guidance	Mental Health Toolkit (cypsomersethealth.org)
Dealing with Traumatic Incidents - Critical Incident Guidance for Schools	Somerset Educational Psychology Service (EPS) produce advice and information for school staff in dealing with a traumatic incidents.	Somerset children & young people : Health & Wellbeing (cypsomersethealth.org)
Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families	A guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff at schools.	ten-ways-to-support-school-staff-wellbeing.pdf
The Five Ways to Wellbeing	Researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation, these five evidence-based actions are designed to improve personal wellbeing.	Five Ways to Wellbeing PDF
Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHL)	A collection of examples of practice, ideas and activities that are already happening across Somerset schools.	Somerset Staff Wellbeing examples ideas and activities.pdf