Support for staff

Supporting teenagers at this time is likely going to be challenging for education staff.

Education settings will need to think about how they can provide additional support for their staff, and staff should be mindful of the personal impact that their work may be having on them and engage in self-care and seek support where needed.

Resources

The resources below may help in thinking about options for support for staff working with teenagers during the pandemic.

• Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has developed this staff wellbeing in schools booklet.
• Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has resources for supporting staff wellbeing in order to cultivate a mentally healthy school.
• NEU has provided 10 points for how to protect staff mental health during COVID-19.
• Teacher Magazine has published an article that includes evidence-backed strategies to support teachers’ wellbeing.
• YoungMinds has developed 10 wellbeing tips for school staff.

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