Managing return-to-work anxiety: tips for teachers and education staff
Expert-led strategies to support education staff in easing the transition back to work after time off.

Returning to work after a break can be challenging, with many education staff experiencing feelings of anxiety or apprehension.
This guide, developed by Education Support in partnership with Anna Freud, provides expert-led strategies to ease the transition back to work and protect time for rest and wellbeing.
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- anyone working in an education setting.
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