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The Wellbeing Guide for School Leaders

As a school leader, so much depends on your energy, clarity, and resilience. Yet the demands of the role can make it difficult to protect your own wellbeing. This guide, created with Dr Helen Kelly, offers research-based insights and practical strategies to help you stay balanced, effective, and connected to your purpose.

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Inside the guide, you’ll find:

  • A clear explanation of the burnout continuum and how to recognise early warning signs.
  • The six workplace factors that most often lead to burnout, from workload to values, and how to address them.
  • Practical recovery strategies built around four wellbeing pillars: detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control.
  • Everyday practices and rituals you can use to sustain your energy throughout the school year.

Together, these tools remind us that caring for yourself is not self-indulgent – it is essential to leading well and shaping a thriving school culture.

Ideas for using this resource

  • Reflect on your own wellbeing and identify strategies that support you.
  • Share it with your staff and leadership team to open up meaningful conversations.
  • Keep it nearby as a reference during demanding times of the school year.

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