Problem-Solving Guide for Staff in Schools

This document is a guide aimed at helping schools and trusts identify and address issues that may affect staff wellbeing. It outlines methods for spotting signs that colleagues may be struggling, such as restlessness, detachment, mindlessness, self-doubt, pessimism, frequent absence, and slipping results. The guide emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment and suggests forming a mental health steering committee to promote wellbeing among staff. It also discusses the value of staff surveys to gauge overall wellbeing and stress levels. Additionally, the document presents universal solutions to common problems, including the importance of communication, training, and freeing up staff from unnecessary tasks. It highlights the need for leadership to set positive examples and cultivate a long-term culture that values respect and work-life balance. The guide concludes by addressing management issues and the significance of effective support for staff to maintain morale and trust within the organization.