The secrets of happy primary schools
Want to keep staff, and keep them happy? This expert advice will help you manage workload and wellbeing
- by Teachwire
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Five instant wellbeing wins
Tired of being tired? Boost your morale and that of your colleagues with these easy ideas from Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
How to combat the ‘creep’ effect
Staff goodwill gets eroded when roles become more demanding over time – so teacher Carole Black is tackling the issue head on
8 tips that will help you survive in teaching
Forgotten why you ever wanted to be in the classroom? Refocus and get back on track with Dr Emma Kell’s wise advice
How to take happiness seriously
Why are some schools joyful, whereas others have an ‘atmosphere’, and what can we learn from them? Stephanie Davies explains
Why I haven’t quit teaching (and you shouldn’t either)
If you think you’ve had enough, hold that thought – here are a few reminders why teaching can be the best job in the world
A letter to my endlessly supportive headteacher
If you hadn’t offered me this job, I would have left teaching, writes Leah Wright
A token ‘wellbeing day’ is not enough – support your staff with these practical solutions
No more weekend emails, no more triple marking – here’s how Andrew Cowley’s school is helping to reduce teacher workload
Boost a colleague’s wellbeing with a Buddy Box
Send a fellow teacher a parcel of goodies to brighten their day and show them they’re appreciated, suggests Victoria Hewett
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