Create a ‘culture of care’ to support staff mental health

Patrick Ottley-O'Connor, Westhoughton High School

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What does a ‘culture of care’ look like? 01:07
Tips for creating a culture of care in your school 02:38
Put structures in place so you “do less, better” 05:48
Celebrate achievements and create support networks 09:14
Key takeaways 11:12

It’s time to make great staff mental health much more than just a ‘nice to have’. Headteacher Patrick Ottley O'Connor shares practical tips and strategies to help you create a school culture that prioritises mental health, and encourages everyone to take responsibility for their own wellbeing. Patrick explains how to introduce a weekly wellbeing briefing, give staff time to do what makes them happy – be this CPD or ironing – and create informal support networks.