Why do we put our time and energy into staff wellbeing?

As educators we are used to seeing pretty instant results. Pupils leave our classroom with more knowledge than when they entered it. We see that in their work, the answers to our questions and their confidence and smiles.

But the effectiveness of staff wellbeing can be so much harder to track and then we get a bit despondent. Is it working? Is it worth it?

There are a few indicators you can look out for

• ?hearing laughter from your staff regularly
• reduction in absence and resignations
• enthusiasm and energy for their work

If these are missing then you might need to look harder at what you are offering, but don't worry that is something I can help you with, but more of that later.?

For now I want to reassure you that it is worth it. Even if all you've done so far is to read this newsletter, that's a step in the right direction.?I have compiled a collection of resources that will help you boost you and your staff's wellbeing at the end of this term and well into 2023. Scroll through and feel free to share with others.

Don't forget you matter, help your wellbeing too

You need to look after yourself too, check in with the following hashtags on Twitter to shift the focus to more positivity in your life

#GrowYourGratitude #MakeItCount #KindnessRipple #WonderfulWomenWednesday

Check in regularly with the @teacher5aday account to see great ideas of how to prioritise your own wellbeing.?

Then there is?#EdWellbeingGoals?which happens every Thursday and?#WellbeingItsAManThingToo?on the 1st Monday of the month.

Calling aspiring female leaders, WomenEd wants you!

WomenEd is looking for female Senior Leaders in schools and trusts in England. The next?#WomenEd?cohort in partnership with?National College of Education?starts in Jan 23.

FREE and flexible Masters/Apprenticeship & 20% of places reserved for underrepresented women. 92% of 1st cohort gained new posts or roles! Connect with Vivienne Porritt OBE FRSA FCCT. to ensure you get a place with?#WomenEd, or apply through the link here

Does your school website need a refresh?

Think about who uses your website, it's the parents isn't it? Is your website built with them in mind? So many primary school website look like they are aimed at children and secondary school websites can be incredible difficult to navigate.?

The Design Prose can help you with this, they create stunning and eye catching websites that can show off your school wonderfully.?

Connect with Mandy Tinglert and Sian S. to find out more about what they offer.

Would this benefit someone on your staff?

Are you or a colleague you work with preparing to return to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Spring? Join The MTPT Project on theoir?January?or?March?Return to Work workshop.

They'll arm you with detailed information about your legal rights as a returning parent, share practical tips to prepare you for the transition back into the classroom, and give you the headspace to reflect on your boundaries, goals, and connect with teachers in the same position as you. Sign up here on Eventbrite.

Something festive and fun to do with the family

Not really staff wellbeing related, except it will bring happiness and joy and that is actually a very important part of staff wellbeing. So ignore that first statement!?

Download your free activity pack here and enjoy spending time as a family (or do by yourself!) focusing important messages of the holiday season - togetherness, hope and joy.?

New resource! Setting up a staff wellbeing group

Free for you to download from my website (this is the just the first page), this resource will help your school set up an effective staff wellbeing group that can be a positive force for change, or if you already have one, check that it is working effectively.?

There are also many other free resources on my website, have a look today here

Make staff wellbeing a priority for 2023

It has probably been on your to do list all of this year, but as life gets busier and busier it has been bumped down the list. But then you've have staff absences in abundance, recruitment to deal with and your staff seem to have lost their zing. This all shows that staff wellbeing needs to be your priority next year. Get in touch today so we can get things in motion for starting the year in the right way for your staff so they can be at their best for your pupils all year long.

Send me a message on here, or email me [email protected].

I hope you have a fun holiday, full of laughter and smiles and a lot of rest too! Thank you for all your hard work and wishing you a very happy new year. See you in 2023!

Kimberley