by Sue Michaels | May 1, 2025 | Headteacher Wellbeing, Teacher Wellbeing
Let’s be honest. You don’t need me to tell you that staff morale can make or break a school. When your team feels valued and motivated, everything just works better – behaviour, outcomes, teamwork, the lot. But as a new head, you’re probably also realising that money...
by Sue Michaels | Feb 4, 2025 | Headteacher Wellbeing, Teacher Wellbeing
As a headteacher, one of your most important responsibilities is shaping and maintaining the culture within your school. A positive, supportive school culture is crucial for staff wellbeing, student success, and the long-term sustainability of your school. However,...
by Sue Michaels | Jul 4, 2024 | Headteacher Wellbeing, Teacher Wellbeing
We spend a lot of time at work. For us teachers, that can have additional difficulties that affect our wellbeing during the day. I’m pretty sure I starved myself for the first 10 years I was in the classroom, hardly stopping for food and I never remember drinking...
by Sue Michaels | Jun 4, 2024 | Headteacher Wellbeing, Teacher Wellbeing
I find this very useful when working with people, and not just because I like gardening. I also like a good analogy 🙂 All plants have basic requirements – sunlight for warmth and light, water and air. This is a given and means that all plants will grow in these...
