NEWS: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in Schools

With Mental Health Awareness Week approaching, EdExec LIVE West Midlands offers school business leaders key strategies to support staff wellbeing and retention

With Mental Health Awareness Week set for 12th May this year, now is a great time to start thinking about how we can prioritise mental wellbeing – both personally and professionally. In England, one in six people face mental health issues every single week, and nearly half of adults will experience a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their lives.

School business leaders are often at the forefront of ensuring that the wellbeing of school staff is prioritised. EdExec LIVE West Midlands offers a crucial opportunity for SBLs to develop skills and strategies aimed at improving staff retention and mental wellbeing.

Taking place on 1st May at The Hawthorns, the event will feature a seminar focused on staff retention and wellbeing – an essential topic for schools striving to foster an engaging, supportive and motivating workplace.

The seminar will cover key strategies that SBLs can implement to create a positive school culture where staff feel valued and supported. It will explore the benefits of wellbeing programs, effective recognition strategies, and how to foster a culture that helps staff thrive both personally and professionally.

Laura Williams, editor of Education Executive, highlights the importance of this event in the broader context of wellbeing and leadership. She said, “As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week, there is no better time to focus on the mental health of those working in our schools. EdExec LIVE provides SBLs with the skills and confidence they need to make lasting changes, creating an environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and ready to give their best every day.”

Tickets are available now for those looking to boost their skills and contribute to the ongoing conversation about mental health and staff wellbeing in schools. Book your ticket here!