Your Stories
Amber's story
Amber is a primary school teacher. She loves seeing the smiles of children when they achieve something. However, when she became the victim of workplace bullying she thought it was the end of her teaching career.
David's Story
Like many school’s across the UK, David’s school in Pontefract is facing budget cuts, which is limiting his training opportunities. So we stepped in to help with our newly launched training and development fund.
The Boonnak Family
Teacher Julia and lunchtime supervisor Teerasak, needed financial help to adapt their home for their severely disabled 6-year-old son, Finnan. We were glad to help.
Cheshire West & Chester Local Authority
Hilary Berry, Chair of the Association of Primary Headteachers at Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority, outlines the hugely positive impact the Headspace Programme has on their headteachers year after year.
City of London Academy
Hannah Mathews leads on wellbeing at City of London Academy in Southwark. Here she outlines the work that has been done to improve staff wellbeing and morale making the school a more positive place to work.
The training fund helped me get back into teaching
After a break from her teaching career to look after her children, Jody wanted to return to the classroom. Our Training and Development fund helped to give her the confidence boost she needed.
Learning in Harmony Academy Trust
Gary Wilkie,Chief Executive and Executive Head of Learning in Harmony Multi-Academy Trust, outlines the positive impact the Positive Workplace Survey has had in this group of schools.
Speaking to the helpline kept me in teaching
Victoria was stressed and anxious due to a relentless workload and unreasonable expectations. After breaking down in tears, she turned to our helpline for support. A call which gave her the strength to stay.
Haydon School
Robert Jones, headteacher of Haydon School, outlines the work that has been done to improve staff wellbeing and workload, making the school a more positive and productive place to work.
Meet Laura
Laura Braun was miserable and suffering from panic attacks. A call to our helpline clarified what she wanted out of her life and career.