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Improving staff wellbeing

Use our guide to evaluate current practices and create a culture of wellbeing in your school or trust.

Guidance
29/07/2026
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Governing boards have significant responsibilities to support the health, safety and welfare of all employees in their school/trust, including their work-life balance.

A healthy working environment contributes to attracting and retaining staff and is also likely to have a positive impact on pupil outcomes.

Use our guide to evaluate current practice, explore opportunities to reduce unnecessary workload, and create a culture of wellbeing in your school or trust.

Our guide covers:

  • how to monitor staff wellbeing
  • promoting a culture of wellbeing
  • strategies to improve staff wellbeing

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