Psychological safety in further education settings
A guide for FE leaders and managers on creating psychologically safe environments, with clear, evidence-based strategies to support staff wellbeing and strengthen organisational culture.
Last reviewed: 03 November 2025
This resource belongs to the resource hub for a whole-school or college approach.
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30 mins
About this resource
This guide supports FE leaders and managers to create organisational systems that help staff manage the pressures of their roles. It explains how to build psychologically safe environments, using evidence and examples from across the sector.
The guide also offers practical steps to strengthen staff wellbeing, connection and a sense of belonging, with a focus on the role of leadership in shaping positive culture.
Using this resource:
This resource is designed for:
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FE and Skills leaders working across colleges, training providers and multi-site settings
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mental health leads supporting staff wellbeing in FE settings.
Learning outcomes
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Access and utilise tools, strategies and resources to support their own mental health so that they can look after themselves.
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Identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to confidently engage staff to help promote and support their mental health and wellbeing.
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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.
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Signpost and increase and promote awareness of resources to support staff.
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This resource belongs to the resource hub for a whole-school or college approach.
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30 mins