Staff Wellbeing at Guilsborough Academy
Our Commitment
At Guilsborough Academy, we believe that the wellbeing of our staff is essential to creating a positive, thriving learning environment for our students.
We are proud to have signed the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter, a sector-wide commitment to protect and promote the mental health and wellbeing of everyone working in education.
What the Charter Means
By signing the Charter, we pledge to:
- Prioritise staff mental health and wellbeing.
- Give staff a voice in decision-making.
- Reduce unnecessary workload.
- Champion flexible working and diversity.
- Support career development and leadership wellbeing.
Our Wellbeing Initiatives
We go beyond words with practical actions to support our team:
- Christmas and End of Academic Year events for staff
- Access to mental health resources and counselling via our 24/7 assistance line via Health Assured
- Free access to our well-equipped Fitness Suite
- Walking groups during lunchtimes
- Quiet spaces for relaxation and reflection.
- Regular events to celebrate staff
How We Measure Progress
We regularly review:
- Staff surveys and feedback.
- Absence and retention data.
- Wellbeing committee updates.
Our goal is continuous improvement, and we’ll share progress updates here.
Get Involved
Your voice matters! Join our Wellbeing Committee, suggest new ideas, or take part in upcoming wellbeing events.
