Menopause in the education workplace

This visually engaging guide helps to promote positive attitudes towards mental health and the importance of awareness around symptoms of the perimenopause and menopause. It is split up into clear sections, looking at:

• What is the menopause?
• What are the symptoms?
• How to look after yourself if you are experiencing menopause
• How to look out for colleagues
• What school leaders can do to support staff effectively.

The guide also includes examples of practical reasonable adjustments that could be made as well as risk assessments for staff experiencing the menopause. It is clear, easy to use and outlines why knowledge of this subject is important in an education setting.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

• use by mental health leads working with students aged 5 to 19+.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

• Access and utilise tools, strategies and resources to support their own mental health so that they can look after themselves.
• Identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to confidently engage staff to help promote and support their mental health and wellbeing.
• Share simple evidence-based strategies and exercises with staff and pupils/students to help them manage their mental health and develop their own coping strategies.