Staff Wellbeing
Newly added:
Creating a "Calm Kit" (for adults or children)
Free online Happiness coaching program for challenging times
Coping with Family Life During Lockdown
A Student's booklet: Coping with Change
Claire our Yoga teacher provides yoga and wellbeing suggestions on the Yoga Home Learning page
Our fitness instructor Clare has shared a fitness session with us. (Click the link and download the file to view it) There are also other fitness sessions with Clare on our PE Home Learning page.
Staff who are currently working from home may find this "Working from Home Support" document useful.
Useful resources to support
Information about free Mental Health Support for teaching staff
Free Online Happiness Programme for UK Keyworkers - Art of Living UK are offering their meditation programme free to all key workers in the UK at the moment.
Government has published guidance and advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
NHS advice on Every Mind Matters - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Mental Health At Work has published Coronavirus and isolation: supporting yourself and your colleagues. It pulls together resources to support one another’s mental health through the outbreak and through working remotely
Mental Health Foundation has published some tips to help you, your friends and your family to look after your mental health, including how to avoid rumour and speculation which can fuel anxiety
Mind has published Coronavirus and your wellbeing. Information includes practical advice for staying at home, taking care of your mental wellbeing, and finding support for benefits or housing
Rethink Mental Illness' online hub is full of practical support and information for people living with, or supporting people with mental illness
If you're worried about your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak you can speak to the Samaritans
Understanding what causes us stress and taking action to manage our stress levels is a key part of looking after our wellbeing. The Stress Container is an interactive tool that can help us understand our stress levels
At Addington School we support our staff in improving their health and wellbeing
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Benefits |
Wellbeing and Communication |
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Phased return to work Bespoke continuing professional development Opportunities for personal development Flexible working policy Appraisal System Access to professional counselling |
Wellbeing group Wellbeing drop in sessions Department meetings SLT open door policy Information boards Communication time Weekly staff briefings Free staff uniform |
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Social Wellbeing |
Health and Fitness |
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Social events Easter and Christmas Thank You Celebration tea parties Refreshments |
Staff sporting events Flu vaccinations Hep B vaccinations Yoga Gym discount Workstation assessments Workplace risk assessments |
Click here for more Wellbeing and Support advice (not just for staff)
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Let's Get Moving
NEW FREE 5-Day teacher movement challenge called "Let's Get Moving!". And it's starting on April 1st!
