Promote and actively take part in wellbeing initiatives for the school workforce
How to achieve this:
- Participate in at least one health related campaign for staff
- Organise team building activities
- Schedule staff wellbeing days
- Staff Health checks
- Ongoing recognition and appreciation of staff members
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Participate in at least one health related campaign for staff:
- Promoting and actively taking part in wellbeing initiatives for the school workforce is essential to create a healthy and productive educational environment.
- By actively seeking input from staff on the effectiveness of these initiatives, you can make necessary adjustments based on their feedback.
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Organise team building activities:
- Organise team-building events and retreats to foster camaraderie and reduce stress through social connections. Team days are not only enjoyable but also serve as a valuable investment in the overall health and effectiveness of a school's workforce. They help create a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment that benefits both teachers and, ultimately, the children they educate.
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Schedule staff wellbeing days:
- Implement regular wellbeing days when staff can take a break from their routine to focus on self-care and relaxation. This will be an important step in promoting physical and mental health, reducing burnout, and enhancing the overall job satisfaction of your team.
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Staff Health Checks:
- An NHS free Health Check is a brief health intervention for people between 40 and 74 years of age. These Health checks may consolidate a healthy lifestyle or flag up areas that need to be improved.
- Find out more about NHS Health Checks and how to book them for your workplace.
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Ongoing recognition and appreciation of staff members:
- Regularly acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and contributions of school staff through awards, recognition events, or simple gestures like thank-you notes.
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