Teacher wellbeing support and advice

In this vlog, Dame Alison Peacock is joined by Sinéad McBrearty, CEO at Education Support, and Adrian Bethune, teacher at Broughton Junior school, member of the Chartered College of Teaching and author of ‘Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom: A Practical Guide to Teaching Happiness’, to discuss teacher and student well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak. They discuss: The help Education Support provide, particularly in relation to financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and through their helpline (08000 562 561), which is a free, confidential service available to anyone working in education who would like to speak to a qualified and accredited counselor. The importance of maintaining mental and physical health by eating and sleeping well, sticking to routines, limiting news consumption, staying physically active to lower stress levels and talking through worries and concerns, either with a professional or a person close to you. Balancing professional