School leaders undoubtedly have a responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of staff and pupils at their school. This core duty requires ongoing reflection and action that puts people first …
Common values can be used as a starting point to support wellbeing:
1. Resilience: encouraging pupils to face challenges with optimism will help them overcome potential issues
2. Respect and kindness: encouraging pupils to respect themselves and others is key for good mental health
3. Diversity: accepting and celebrating differences can help pupils to accept themselves and others
4. Friendship: helping pupils to foster connections with peers and staff helps everyone feel supported and valued
5. Appreciation: when we have gratitude and celebrate the good things, we understand the value of everyday life
6. Optimism: teaching pupils to be positive, schools can help to reduce negative emotions that can lead to depression
7. Honesty: promoting honesty lets pupils know that they can speak openly about their feelings, without judgement.
