Below you will find details of some of things on offer to you as an employee of the Trust. There is a Wellbeing Working Party currently working on the Trust Wellbeing Strategy where we will be able to offer even better support.

Content will be updated all the time, please come back and check.

The Trust offers all its staff access to the Schools Advisory Service premium package, full details can be found below. 

The SAS Wellbeing app is an ideal way for staff named on a policy to access the most up to date information about the wellbeing services available to them and to make requests. Follow this link to download: SAS Wellbeing App

Resources

Discover articles, videos and guides to help you and your organisation with mental health and wellbeing: EDUCATION SUPPORT WEBSITE

Supporting Staff Wellbeing: Understanding and Managing Work-Related Stress

Work-related stress is a serious issue that can affect anyone, regardless of role or experience. In the Trust, we are committed to fostering a supportive and mentally healthy workplace for all staff.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stress is defined as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them”. Employers have a legal duty to assess and manage risks to health from stress at work, just as they do for physical hazards. HSE’s Management Standards identify six key areas that can contribute to stress if not properly managed:

• Demands
• Control
• Support
• Relationships
• Role clarity
• Change
  Learn more from HSE [hse.gov.uk]

In partnership with guidance from Mind, the mental health charity, we also recognise that mental wellbeing is essential to a thriving workplace. Mind’s resources highlight that simple, proactive steps—such as open conversations, Wellness Action Plans, and flexible working—can significantly reduce stress and improve morale, productivity, and retention.
Explore Mind’s workplace wellbeing resources [mind.org.uk]

What You Can Expect

• Access to confidential support services
• Opportunities to raise concerns safely
• Training and resources for managers and staff
• A culture that values openness, respect, and wellbeing

If you're feeling overwhelmed or concerned about stress at work, please speak to your line manager or HR. You’re not alone—and support is available.

The building blocks of good mental wellbeing

Teachers and education staff, you can create healthy habits and a lifestyle that supports your mental wellbeing through a few simple steps taken at your own pace. This link will take you to a 12 minute guide: Education Support guide