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Health and Wellbeing

Leading Staff Wellbeing Across Your School with the Human Kind Award

Your school's route to the Human Kind staff wellbeing award, with a coach to agree priorities and ideas for every part of the framework.

  • 141 modules
  • 2 CPD hours
  • Certificate

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What you'll learn

  • Rate your school against the Human Kind framework and choose where to focus
  • Agree an action plan for the year with your coach and senior leaders
  • Set clear expectations for when staff answer emails and messages
  • Plan meeting-free weeks around the most stressful points of the year
  • Support colleagues through the menopause, long absences and the return to work

About this course

Staff wellbeing tends to land on one person's desk, usually on top of a full job, with no obvious place to start.

This is the course for schools and colleges working towards the Human Kind Award. You'll rate where you are against the award's standards, red, amber or green, then spend 90 minutes with a coach who has led schools, agreeing this year's focus. After that, each module gives you ideas to try. Set clear expectations for answering emails out of hours, plan a meeting-free week for the busiest point of the year, support colleagues through the menopause, or plan a good return after a long absence.

You won't be doing it alone. Two or three colleagues can take the course with you, and a network meets every half term so you can swap notes with other wellbeing leads.

  • For governors, mental health leads and 2 other roles. All phases.
  • Course 1435
  • Version 1

141 modules

Open in order

  1. Introduction to the Programme

  2. Who Will Join You

  3. How the Award Process Works

  4. Reviewing the Framework

  5. Reviewing the Action Plan

  6. Booking Your First Coaching Session

  7. Joining Our Staff Wellbeing Network

  8. Applying for Your Grant

  9. Any Questions?

  10. What Does a Staff Wellbeing Lead Do?

  11. Why Does Staff Wellbeing Matter?

    4 min

  12. The Staff Wellbeing Lead’s Role in the School

    3 min

  13. What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: The Equality Act

  14. What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: The Data Protection Act

  15. What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: If You Lead Mental Health Across the Whole School

  16. What Are the Key Skills You Need?

    3 min

  17. How Do I Plan for Improvement?

  18. You Already Know More Than You Think

  19. Exploring Problems

    2 min

  20. Establishing Solutions

    4 min

  21. Creating and Delivering Your Plan

    3 min

  22. How Do I Make Change Happen?

  23. Creating a Sense of Urgency

  24. Building a Guiding Coalition

  25. Creating a Vision for Change and Getting Senior Buy-In

  26. Communicating the Vision

  27. Removing Obstacles

  28. Creating Short-Term Wins

  29. Consolidating Improvements

  30. Looking After Your Own Wellbeing

  31. How and Why to Develop Wellbeing Action Plans

    1 min

  32. What, Why, When, Who

    3 min

  33. Healthy Coping Toolbox

    9 min

  34. Plan Things to Do Daily

    11 min

  35. Plan Things to Avoid

    8 min

  36. Warning Signs and Triggers

    5 min

  37. Creating and Sharing the Plan

    5 min

  38. Wrap Up

    1 min

  39. Understanding Workload Management

  40. The Impact for Workload Management

  41. Principles of Workload Management

  42. Wrap-Up: Laying the Groundwork for Action

  43. Module 1: Key Learnings

  44. Fair Distribution of Workload

  45. Equity in Workload Distribution

  46. Significance in Educational Settings

  47. Identifying Imbalances

  48. Engagement and Wellbeing Indicators

    3 min

  49. Module 2: Key Learnings

  50. Mastering Communication Boundaries for Balance

  51. How Can We Set Clear Communication Expectations?

    2 min

  52. Do We Need a Communication Policy?

  53. What’s the Role of Leadership?

    3 min

  54. How Can We Address Communication Challenges?

    2 min

  55. Module 1: Key Learnings Summary

  56. Flexibility and Personal Commitments

  57. Why is Flexibility Important in the Workplace?

  58. How can We Support Staff with Family Commitments?

    6 min

  59. What Strategies can Help Balance Life and Work?

    2 min

  60. How can We Create a Supportive Environment for Staff?

    6 min

  61. How can Downtime and Reset Weeks be Incorporated?

  62. Module 2: Key Learnings Summary

  63. Empowering Staff through Personal Passions

  64. How can Personal Passions be Embraced to Enhance Wellbeing?

  65. What Strategies Unleash Creativity within the School or College Community?

    1 min

  66. How can Passion be Integrated into Professional Practice?

  67. What Steps Cultivate a Vibrant Sense of Community Among Staff?

  68. Module 3: Key Learnings Summary

  69. Times of Transitions

  70. Navigating Life Transitions in Schools

  71. Emotional and Psychological Support During Life Transitions

  72. Professional and Career Development During Life Transitions

    10 min

  73. Social and Community Connection During Life Transitions

    6 min

  74. Module 4: Key Learnings Summary

  75. Creating a Supportive Environment for Physical and Mental Health

  76. Ensuring Quality Breaks and Nutrition

    1 min

  77. Nutrition and Hydration in the Workplace

    4 min

  78. Designing Quiet and Restorative Spaces

    1 min

  79. Promoting Physical Wellbeing through Daily Routines

    1 min

  80. Module 1: Key Learning Summary

  81. Managing High-Stress Periods for Optimal Staff Wellbeing

  82. Anticipating Stressful Periods: A Practical Guide for Schools

    2 min

  83. Building Resilience and Coping Strategies

    5 min

  84. Creating Breathing Spaces

  85. Preventing and Addressing Burnout

    5 min

  86. Recognising When to Worry

  87. Module 2: Key Learnings Summary

  88. Personalised Support, Role Adaptation, and Reasonable Adjustments

  89. Understanding Individual Needs

  90. Adapting Roles and Expectations

  91. Implementing Reasonable Adjustments

    6 min

  92. Wellbeing Monitoring and Intervention for Staff of Concern

  93. Module 3: Key Learning

  94. Special Focus on Menopause Support

  95. Understanding Menopause: Definitions and Symptoms

  96. The Impact of Menopause on Mental and Physical Health

  97. Creating a Supportive Work Environment

  98. Module 4: Key Learning

  99. Building a Unified Team through Shared Values and Vision

  100. Aligning Daily Actions with School and College Values

  101. The Role of Leadership in Promoting Shared Values

    1 min

  102. Facilitating Positive Shared Decision-Making

    5 min

  103. Assessing and Strengthening Team Unity

  104. Module 1: Key Learnings Summary

  105. Fostering Inclusivity and Leveraging Diversity

  106. Understanding and Creating an Inclusive Environment

  107. Recognising and Valuing Neurodivergence

    4 min

  108. Supporting LGBTQIA+ Staff in the Workplace

    1 min

  109. Building Diverse Teams and Continuous Improvement

    1 min

  110. Module 2: Key Learnings Summary

  111. Recognising Skills and Celebrating Success

  112. Embracing Individual Strengths for School Success

    1 min

  113. Fostering a Culture of Acknowledgement and Feedback

    1 min

  114. Inclusive and Integrated Recognition Practices

    5 min

  115. Module 3: Key Learnings Summary

  116. Building a Supportive and Inclusive School Culture

  117. Promoting Positive Help-Seeking Behaviours

    5 min

  118. Diminishing Stigma Around Seeking Help

    1 min

  119. Effective Communication for Positive Help-Seeking

    1 min

  120. Module 1: Key Learning Summary

  121. Empowering Self-Advocacy and Communication Skills

  122. Navigating Difficult Conversations

    1 min

  123. Creating a Supportive Culture for Direct Communication

  124. Implementing Self-Advocacy Strategies

  125. Module 2: Key Learnings Summary

  126. Referral Pathways and Supporting Transition

  127. Establishing Effective Referral Pathways

  128. Best Practices for Managing Extended Absences

    1 min

  129. Ensuring a Smooth Transition Back to Work

  130. Communicating Support Pathways Effectively

  131. Module 3: Key Learnings Summary

  132. Staff Are Confident Doing Their Job and Are Given Chances to Grow

  133. Creating a Dynamic Induction Programme

    5 min

  134. Empowerment through Mentorship and Collaboration

  135. Role Clarity and Support for Professional Aspirations

  136. Growth: Key Learnings Summary

  137. Understanding and Committing to School and College Values

  138. Understanding and Committing to School Values

  139. Reinforcing School Values

  140. Leadership Modelling of Values

  141. Values: Key Learnings Summary

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