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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.

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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.

Modules

141 modules
  1. 1Introduction to the Programme
  2. 2Who Will Join You
  3. 3How the Award Process Works
  4. 4Reviewing the Framework
  5. 5Booking Your First Coaching Session
  6. 6Joining Our Staff Wellbeing Network
  7. 7Applying for Your Grant
  8. 8Any Questions?
  9. 9Reviewing the Action Plan
  10. 10Understanding Workload Management
  11. 11The Impact for Workload Management
  12. 12Principles of Workload Management
  13. 13Wrap-Up: Laying the Groundwork for Action
  14. 14Module 1: Key Learnings
  15. 15Mastering Communication Boundaries for Balance
  16. 16How Can We Set Clear Communication Expectations?1 min
  17. 17Do We Need a Communication Policy?
  18. 18What’s the Role of Leadership?3 min
  19. 19How Can We Address Communication Challenges?1 min
  20. 20Module 1: Key Learnings Summary
  21. 21Flexibility and Personal Commitments
  22. 22Why is Flexibility Important in the Workplace?
  23. 23How can We Support Staff with Family Commitments?6 min
  24. 24What Strategies can Help Balance Life and Work?1 min
  25. 25How can We Create a Supportive Environment for Staff?5 min
  26. 26Module 2: Key Learnings Summary
  27. 27How can Downtime and Reset Weeks be Incorporated?
  28. 28Empowering Staff through Personal Passions
  29. 29How can Personal Passions be Embraced to Enhance Wellbeing?
  30. 30What Strategies Unleash Creativity within the School or College Community?1 min
  31. 31How can Passion be Integrated into Professional Practice?
  32. 32What Steps Cultivate a Vibrant Sense of Community Among Staff?
  33. 33Module 3: Key Learnings Summary
  34. 34Times of Transitions
  35. 35Navigating Life Transitions in Schools
  36. 36Emotional and Psychological Support During Life Transitions
  37. 37Professional and Career Development During Life Transitions9 min
  38. 38Social and Community Connection During Life Transitions6 min
  39. 39Module 4: Key Learnings Summary
  40. 40Building a Unified Team through Shared Values and Vision
  41. 41Aligning Daily Actions with School and College Values
  42. 42The Role of Leadership in Promoting Shared Values1 min
  43. 43Facilitating Positive Shared Decision-Making5 min
  44. 44Assessing and Strengthening Team Unity
  45. 45Module 1: Key Learnings Summary
  46. 46Fostering Inclusivity and Leveraging Diversity
  47. 47Understanding and Creating an Inclusive Environment
  48. 48Recognising and Valuing Neurodivergence4 min
  49. 49Supporting LGBTQIA+ Staff in the Workplace1 min
  50. 50Building Diverse Teams and Continuous Improvement1 min
  51. 51Module 2: Key Learnings Summary
  52. 52Recognising Skills and Celebrating Success
  53. 53Embracing Individual Strengths for School Success1 min
  54. 54Fostering a Culture of Acknowledgement and Feedback1 min
  55. 55Inclusive and Integrated Recognition Practices4 min
  56. 56Module 3: Key Learnings Summary
  57. 57Creating a Supportive Environment for Physical and Mental Health
  58. 58Ensuring Quality Breaks and Nutrition1 min
  59. 59Nutrition and Hydration in the Workplace4 min
  60. 60Designing Quiet and Restorative Spaces1 min
  61. 61Promoting Physical Wellbeing through Daily Routines1 min
  62. 62Module 1: Key Learning Summary
  63. 63Managing High-Stress Periods for Optimal Staff Wellbeing
  64. 64Anticipating Stressful Periods: A Practical Guide for Schools1 min
  65. 65Building Resilience and Coping Strategies5 min
  66. 66Creating Breathing Spaces
  67. 67Preventing and Addressing Burnout5 min
  68. 68Recognising When to Worry
  69. 69Module 2: Key Learnings Summary
  70. 70Personalised Support, Role Adaptation, and Reasonable Adjustments
  71. 71Understanding Individual Needs
  72. 72Adapting Roles and Expectations
  73. 73Implementing Reasonable Adjustments6 min
  74. 74Wellbeing Monitoring and Intervention for Staff of Concern
  75. 75Module 3: Key Learning
  76. 76Special Focus on Menopause Support
  77. 77Understanding Menopause: Definitions and Symptoms
  78. 78The Impact of Menopause on Mental and Physical Health
  79. 79Creating a Supportive Work Environment
  80. 80Module 4: Key Learning
  81. 81Building a Supportive and Inclusive School Culture
  82. 82Promoting Positive Help-Seeking Behaviours5 min
  83. 83Diminishing Stigma Around Seeking Help1 min
  84. 84Effective Communication for Positive Help-Seeking1 min
  85. 85Module 1: Key Learning Summary
  86. 86Empowering Self-Advocacy and Communication Skills
  87. 87Navigating Difficult Conversations1 min
  88. 88Creating a Supportive Culture for Direct Communication
  89. 89Implementing Self-Advocacy Strategies
  90. 90Module 2: Key Learnings Summary
  91. 91Referral Pathways and Supporting Transition
  92. 92Establishing Effective Referral Pathways
  93. 93Best Practices for Managing Extended Absences1 min
  94. 94Ensuring a Smooth Transition Back to Work
  95. 95Communicating Support Pathways Effectively
  96. 96Module 3: Key Learnings Summary
  97. 97What Does a Staff Wellbeing Lead Do?
  98. 98Why Does Staff Wellbeing Matter?3 min
  99. 99The Staff Wellbeing Lead’s Role in the School3 min
  100. 100What Are the Key Skills You Need?2 min
  101. 101What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: The Equality Act
  102. 102What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: The Data Protection Act
  103. 103What Are Your Statutory Responsibilities: If You Lead Mental Health Across the Whole School
  104. 104How Do I Plan for Improvement?
  105. 105Exploring Problems2 min
  106. 106Establishing Solutions3 min
  107. 107Creating and Delivering Your Plan2 min
  108. 108You Already Know More Than You Think
  109. 109How Do I Make Change Happen?
  110. 110Creating a Sense of Urgency
  111. 111Building a Guiding Coalition
  112. 112Creating a Vision for Change and Getting Senior Buy-In
  113. 113Communicating the Vision
  114. 114Removing Obstacles
  115. 115Creating Short-Term Wins
  116. 116Consolidating Improvements
  117. 117Fair Distribution of Workload
  118. 118Equity in Workload Distribution
  119. 119Significance in Educational Settings
  120. 120Identifying Imbalances
  121. 121Engagement and Wellbeing Indicators2 min
  122. 122Module 2: Key Learnings
  123. 123Staff Are Confident Doing Their Job and Are Given Chances to Grow
  124. 124Creating a Dynamic Induction Programme4 min
  125. 125Empowerment through Mentorship and Collaboration
  126. 126Role Clarity and Support for Professional Aspirations
  127. 127Growth: Key Learnings Summary
  128. 128Understanding and Committing to School and College Values
  129. 129Understanding and Committing to School Values
  130. 130Reinforcing School Values
  131. 131Leadership Modelling of Values
  132. 132Values: Key Learnings Summary
  133. 133Looking After Your Own Wellbeing
  134. 134How and Why to Develop Wellbeing Action Plans1 min
  135. 135What, Why, When, Who3 min
  136. 136Healthy Coping Toolbox8 min
  137. 137Plan Things to Do Daily10 min
  138. 138Plan Things to Avoid7 min
  139. 139Warning Signs and Triggers5 min
  140. 140Creating and Sharing the Plan4 min
  141. 141Wrap Up1 min

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