International School Teacher Wellbeing – How Can Schools Support Teachers More Effectively?
Earlier this week, I published the main findings from my research into International School Teacher Wellbeing During the COVID 19 Crisis 2020-21. It is important to give teachers a voice and understand and acknowledge the challenges that they have been facing over the past 12-14 months and, for many, continue to face. The overwhelming message…
First Results from International School Teacher Wellbeing Survey Reflect Poorly on Senior Leadership
In January and February of this year, 275 international school teachers from 46 countries took part in an comprehensive survey about their mental health and wellbeing. The infographic shows the quantitative headlines but the qualitative data gives a much fuller picture of the emotional experiences of teachers struggling to cope over the past 14 months…
School Leader Wellbeing During the COVID 19 Pandemic – The 2020 Report
Why Should Parents Care About School Leader Wellbeing?
The media is filled almost every day with reports of increased stress and mental health issues that schools are facing in the wake of the current pandemic crisis. Most focus on concerns about the wellbeing of children and young people, while a smaller number seek to highlight the issues surrounding teacher stress. Very few pay…
School Leader Voices Tell the Real Story of Pandemic Stress
In my recent study into school leader wellbeing during the COVID 19 crisis 70% of the 721 school leaders who took part say they have come close to breaking point at some time during 2020. Even allowing for a response bias, that figure is worryingly high and is worthy of closer examination. In my article…
The Positive Principal 