Well-being and resilience are key issues for Headteachers. The role is ever more challenging and it can feel like there is limited time or space for Headteachers to look after themselves. Headteachers spend much of their time listening, supporting and being there for others – children, staff, parents and their communities.
WALE advocates the importance of Headteachers having the time, space and resources to support themselves. WALE understands leadership challenges in schools and we are here to support you and signpost you to additional guidance should you need it.
We aim:
• To enable school leaders to reflect upon the factors which can secure effective leadership that is sustainable over time
through our quality CPD and training
• To ensure leaders have Dedicated Headship Time
• To offer leaders support through signposting to relevant agencies who are experts in mental health and well-being
• To enable access to high quality one to one support through access to supervision and coaching
• To ensure that leaders feel supported and well-equipped to tackle future challenges
Other Useful Contacts
There is a wealth of support available locally should you need to talk. Below are some local and national agencies that offer support.
• Connection 24/7/ phoneline for Dorset. Call 111 and select ‘mental health or dial 03001235440
• www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
• Mind Infoline Call 03001233393
• Steps to Wellbeing Dorchester 01305367051
• Steps to Wellbeing Poole, Purbeck & East Dorset 03001231120
• Steps to Wellbeing Bournemouth Christchurch 01202309506
• www.dorsetmind.uk
