Teach Secondary Issue 13.4

THE TS GUIDE TO… HEALTH AND WELLBEING Given the high stakes expectations placed on both teachers and students, it’s hardly surprising that considerations of general health and wellbeing in schools now require careful monitoring and managing... INTHIS SECTION 27 28 BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME Maintaining a good work-life balance can be difficult, concedes Adam Riches – but there are things we can all do to stop the job crowding out our personal space 31 COPING WITH CRUNCH TIME Abbey Jones takes a look at what’s involved in helping students feel relaxed, supported and secure in their wellbeing as exam season unfolds 32 FEELING’S MUTUAL What kind of daily support are you and your colleagues experiencing from each other, asks Charlotte Lander – and is it enough? IN FIGURES: HOWPREVALENT IS MENTAL ILL HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS? 20.3% The percentage of 8- to 16-year-olds in 2023 with a probable mental disorder 36.9% The proportion of 11- to 16-year-olds with a probable mental disorder who have been bullied in person (compared to 7.6% of their neurotypical peers) 2.6% The proportion of all 11- to 16-year-olds identified as having an eating disorder Source: ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2023’ survey published by NHS England 3 TEACHWIRE ARTICLES FROM THE ARCHIVES ATOKEN ‘WELLBEING DAY’ IS NOT ENOUGH No more weekend emails, no more triple marking – how one school helped its teachers cope with their workload bit.ly/134special1 ALLTEACHERS NEED SOME HYGGE IN OUR LIVES The Danish word to describe feelings of cosiness and contentment sums up how we can increase wellbeing – and it can start with a hug, says Ginny Bootman… bit.ly/134special2 “SIMPLYTALKINGABOUT WELLBEINGWON’THELP” Kat Howard explains why wellbeing efforts in school should involve less discussion and more concerted action bit.ly/134special3 TEACH SECONDARY SPECIAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING 27 teachwire.net/secondary H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N G