Headteacher Update Podcast: Protecting staff wellbeing

This episode looks at how primary schools can support the good wellbeing of their staff and communities.

Our experts discuss how school leaders can develop a culture of wellbeing, including themes of workload, wellbeing initiatives, collaboration and teacher autonomy.

We discuss protective factors for staff, including mental health training, our sense of purpose and the links between pupil and staff wellbeing, overcoming imposter syndrome, self-care (especially as a headteacher), and how to say 'no'.

We signpost to resources to support schools and we round off by asking our guests what one change they would implement tomorrow to have immediate impact...