Supporting staff experiencing perimenopause and menopause

This guide from Education Support considers how to encourage staff retention by properly supporting those experiencing the perimenopause and menopause.

It emphasises the importance of a culture free from stigma and making reasonable adjustments for staff members.

The resource explains the difference between menopause and perimenopause and what they might look like in schools, before advising on steps leaders can take to support their staff.

Some of these steps include promoting an open culture for discussing menopause and perimenopause, examples of adjustments schools can make, and developing a framework for supporting staff.

There is also a section at the end of the guide with signposting to a number of useful organisations and further reading for leaders and education staff.

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:

• Identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to confidently engage staff to help promote and support their mental health and wellbeing.
• Facilitate development of school staff, identifying critical training and ensuring that all staff can recognise and understand the process to respond to mental health concerns.
• Signpost and increase and promote awareness of resources to support staff.