Staff wellbeing
OLOL · ALL STAFF & CENTRAL TEAMS
Your wellbeing matters
Support is for everyone working in our Trust. You do not need to wait until things feel unmanageable before speaking to someone.
Check in · connect · agree support
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Check in with yourself
What has changed? Consider energy, sleep, concentration and how work feels. Note the pressures you want help with.
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Choose a conversation
Speak with your line manager or another appropriate leader. If you prefer independent support, explore Education Support’s service.
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Agree practical action
Discuss priorities, workload, adjustments or other available support. Agree who will do what and when you will check in again.
Small actions, shared responsibility
Personal wellbeing habits can help, but they do not replace action on workload, working conditions or relationships. Talk about the source of pressure as well as what might help you recover.
RESEARCH · EDUCATION SUPPORT · 2025
Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025
The latest edition currently listed by Education Support explores the wellbeing of teachers and education staff across the UK. These are national survey findings, not OLOL results.
What staff reported
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76%
of education staff reported feeling stressed.
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86%
of senior leaders reported feeling stressed.
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49%
of education staff said organisational culture negatively affected their mental health.
A question for our teams: what can we change about workload, support and everyday working culture? Use local staff voice to identify priorities; national figures do not describe every school.
Explore our resource library
Explore articles, videos, posters and practical tools below. Choose a topic to find the resources you need. Resources may appear in more than one audience section where relevant.
This collection includes material published in 2024–25. Dates on recorded sessions, campaigns and reports refer to the original publication; check the provider for current access and guidance. For urgent help, use the current NHS information on this page.
Recorded sessions & earlier events
Open resource: Teacher wellbeing index – 2023 (Education Support) →
Finding help & understanding difficulties
Open resource: In crisis? Need Support? →
Open resource: Trigger signs – Adult Mental Health →
Anxiety, feelings & resilience
Open resource: Mental Fitness →
Open resource: Feeling Good Enough →
Open resource: Rewire your mind →
Open resource: Building Resilience →
Open resource: Motivation & Self-worth →
Open resource: Overcoming Trauma →
Open resource: Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety →
Open resource: Coping with distressing events in the news →
Open resource: Managing stress and building resilience →
Sleep, relaxation & digital wellbeing
Open resource: What Is Environmental Wellness? →
Open resource: Dr. Weil explains how to do his 4-7-8 breathing technique. Relaxing Breathing Exercise →
Open resource: Managing Social Media →
Open resource: Inner Safety and Sleep →
Open resource: Relaxation Techniques →
Open resource: How does sleep relate to mental health? →
Staff support & workplace wellbeing
Open resource: Cycle to work – VivUp →
Open resource: Employee Assistance Programme – VivUp →
Open resource: #MyWholeSelf →
Open resource: Is staff wellbeing on your agenda? →
Open resource: Teacher wellbeing: why appreciation matters (Education Support) →
Open resource: Six reasons why mental health and wellbeing matters for workplaces (MHFA England) →
Open resource: Tips for managing stress in the workplace →
Open resource: My Whole Self MOT – Self-care →
Planning, guidance & supporting others
Self-care & everyday wellbeing
Open resource: Apps to support with Mental Health →
Open resource: Stress Container – Self Help Tool →
Open resource: Self Care in Hard Times →
Open resource: Jump Back Up July →
Open resource: Joyful June →
Open resource: Be your own therapist →
Open resource: How to have a good day! →
Open resource: Meaningful May →
Open resource: Action for Happiness – Free online programme to boost your wellbeing →
Open resource: Mindful March →
Open resource: Types of self-care →
Open resource: Happier January →
Open resource: 10 Keys to happier living →
Open resource: 10 Self-care tips to help manage your stress levels →
Open resource: WEEKLY WELLBEING CHECK-UP →
Open resource: What is stress? →
Open resource: What is Mental Health? →
RECOGNISING PRESSURE
Stress and burnout
Education Support explains burnout and ways to seek help. Use the guide as a starting point, not a self-diagnosis.
REST & RECOVERY
Sleep and wellbeing
Explore Education Support’s sleep guidance. Seek healthcare advice if difficulties persist or affect daily life.
Five ways to make space for wellbeing
Connect — make time for someone you trust.
Move — find an accessible activity you enjoy.
Learn — try something interesting beyond your usual tasks.
Give — a small act of kindness can build connection.
Notice — pause and pay attention to the present moment.
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT
Talk to Education Support
Visit the charity’s helpline page for current contact details and information about confidential emotional support for education staff.
OLOL STAFF SUPPORT
Find your available benefits
For current employee assistance or Vivup access details, use the information provided by your school or central HR team. Ask if you cannot find it.
When more help is needed
If worries or low mood are affecting everyday life, speak with a trusted adult, the school pastoral team or a GP. For urgent mental health support in England, call 111 and select the mental health option. If someone’s life is at risk or you cannot keep someone safe, call 999 or go to A&E.
Browse the existing staff article collection →
Information and signposting, not diagnosis or treatment. This website is not monitored for requests for help. External organisations set their own age guidance, access arrangements and privacy terms. Links reviewed October 2026.