Wellbeing and workload: school workload reduction toolkit

This toolkit contains easy to use, clear and concise case studies and tips that address a number of strategies to reduce the workload of staff and support their wellbeing. The toolkit include examples of:

• establishing a school wellbeing committee
• a workload and wellbeing action plan
• how to establish a school workload group
• a programme of work to tackle workload and improve wellbeing
• a whole school approach to wellbeing
• an academy trust workload agreement
• 2 examples of staff wellbeing policies
• a staff wellbeing statement.

The examples are based on listening to members of staff about what impacts their wellbeing and addressing these issues within a whole school using a supportive ethos. The toolkit can be altered to best suit an individual’s needs and provide a strong starting point for discussion and evaluation.

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.