Staff Wellbeing
The importance of staff wellbeing is central to BEC’s offer and underpins our approach.
This section of the website is dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing as we recognise that staff need to be well supported and their wellbeing prioritised in schools and settings.
Working with children and young people in education settings is very fulfilling and rewarding, and the commitment, passion and hard work of staff makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
We know there are always challenges working in education but it has been particularly demanding over the past 3 years and has had a real impact on staff mental health and wellbeing.
‘78% of all staff experienced mental health symptoms due to their work’
(Education Support, Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022)
More and more schools and settings are considering or have already adopted a whole school approach to staff wellbeing. Our offer aims to complement what may already be in place and/or meet the needs of staff who are looking for additional support.
We provide:
- Spaces for Wellbeing Programme
- Reflective Wellbeing Spaces
- Additional Wellbeing Resources
Spaces for Wellbeing Programme
The Spaces for Wellbeing Programme designed by Barnardo's Scotland is focused on staff wellbeing and is designed to ‘provide inspiration and not instruction’.
Reflective Work Discussions
BEC is in the process of developing a space for Reflective Work Discussions to support people working in or alongside education settings as we recognise the importance of connecting with colleagues.
Additional Wellbeing Resources
A collection of articles and blogs, Wakelets and booklets to support you and your colleagues.