Creating a Supportive Working Environment for Staff and Students

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The aim of this course is to help all staff contribute to creating a positive and supportive working environment for all members of the school community. It seeks to help staff spot the signs of a negative working environment, and to develop the skills required to make the school a better place in which to work, helping develop a collaborative approach that promotes the well-being of staff and pupils. 

The course will be particularly useful for members of the leadership team, and other staff with management responsibilities. Some sections will benefit staff without specific management responsibilities, as well as other members of the school community.

As you work through the course, you will:

  • look at examples of how a negative working environment can affect individuals and the school as a whole
  • reflect on your idea of teamwork and explore ways of ensuring that your school is more than a collection of individuals
  • learn to spot the signs of adult bullying, and explore ways of tackling it
  • examine the signs of negative stress, both in yourself and in colleagues
  • learn basic skills to promote the physical and mental well-being of staff 

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