At Colebourne, we value staff well-being.
We aim to ensure the workplace ethos, policies and the way we value relationships leads to being supportive and proactive in supporting staff – we care.
We buy into a well-being support package which provides helpline support, counselling services, 24/7 GP support, maternity support, weight management, menopause support and much more.
Details of this are displayed in school and are published each week in the briefing paper.
Websites for staff:
NHS mental health services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Mental health helplines and charities
Samaritans. Samaritans provide 24-hour online and phone support to people in distress. Call: 116 123.
Mind. Mind is a charity that provides advice and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in England and Wales. Call: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm)
Rethink Mental Illness. Support and advice for people living with mental health problems. Call: 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)
SANE. National out-of hours mental health charity offering emotional support, guidance and information. Call: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Mental Health Foundation. Information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Well-being articles:
Dealing with stress and trauma for staff in education settings: This set of tips from our international panel of healthcare and education experts adapted for education staff to help all staff to better manage stress and distress and reduce the risk of burnout. Full article here: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/guides/dealing-with-stress-and-trauma-for-staff-in-education-settings/