Tag: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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5 ways to unwind and de-stress during the school holidays
As schools end a hugely busy term, Arbor’s HR and Office Manager and trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, Danielle has put together some guidance on how to think about stress management and allow yourself to enjoy some well-deserved rest. 1. Laugh Everyone has heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” but did you know…
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Is flexible working in schools necessary for recruitment and retention?
It’s really important that we take flexible working in the education sector seriously. We need to accept that for graduates coming into the profession, teaching and working in education is less attractive than it used to be. Comparably, other sectors are able to offer far more flexibility and agility. School recruitment to both primary and…
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Three ways your MIS should reduce teacher workload and improve wellbeing
In a recent survey by TeacherTapp, 46% of respondents said that teacher workload was the biggest problem facing their school. At the same time, teacher vacancies are at an all time high, as record numbers of teachers are leaving the profession. According to Gov.uk, 32.7 hours a week are lost to non-teaching tasks in schools.…
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How to recognise and prevent employee burnout
In my role at Arbor I speak to headteachers, SLT and admin teams everyday when they’re in the early stages of exploring Arbor MIS. I’ve noticed a question that comes up time and time again in conversations: “How can we reduce workload for staff?” It’s no secret that teacher workload is high; studies have found…
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Staff wellbeing in schools – the little things that matter
What is staff wellbeing and why does it matter? Sometimes, we need to take a step back and focus on the small things that really matter. In schools, we’re really good at the big statements and big ideas. But this can often overshadow our own experiences, our lives and our work, made up of smaller…
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The ultimate guide to wellbeing initiatives in schools
Now more than ever it’s vital that schools and trusts build initiatives into their strategy to support the wellbeing and mental health of the whole school. Whether this be to help reduce exam stress or as part of the school’s Covid recovery plan. To help you in shaping your school wellbeing programme, we’ve tracked down…
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Top tips for managing stress during constant change
As schools and trusts navigate this time of tough challenges and constant change, we want to offer some helpful advice for adapting to new ways of working and managing stress. Danielle Arkwright, our HR and Office Manager, has put together some guidance on how to manage any stress you may be experiencing due to all…
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How to reflect on rapid technology change and plan for the future
Schools have been on an incredible journey in the last year, adapting to completely new ways of working with technology to deliver virtual lessons, cope with staff and students offsite, organise complex logistics and report on a whole new range of data. But changing ways of working in such a short space of time means…
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5 top behaviour management strategies for the classroom
Behaviour management is a constant challenge and can take up a large amount of Teachers’ time. With students struggling to adjust to change during the pandemic, managing difficult new behaviour is just one of the challenges Teachers are facing. With awareness of students’ mental health at the top of the agenda, it’s important to understand…