Well-Being across the trust
At Insignis Academy Trust, we prioritise the well-being of our staff and students. We believe that a healthy and happy school environment is essential for fostering a positive learning experience. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that everyone feels supported and valued, creating a sense of community and belonging.
We understand the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace. We provide various resources and support systems to help our staff maintain a healthy work-life balance.
By prioritising well-being across the trust, we aim to create a positive and productive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Wellbeing Culture
Insignis Academy Trust (IAT) is committed to fostering a culture of wellbeing, prioritising both physical and mental health. Our 'Being Well, Means Doing Well' ethos is embedded across the Trust, with all executive leaders, Heads of School and IAT’s School Improvement Team trained in Level 2 Mental Health First Aid. Regular external wellbeing coaching further enhances their leadership in this area.
IAT's dedication to wellbeing has been recognised with the Buckinghamshire Schools Award for Health and Wellbeing in July 2024. Additionally, annual staff surveys indicate a significant improvement in wellbeing perceptions, with a 13% increase in the key performance indicator from 2023 to 2024.
Staff, student and pupil wellbeing is essential for cultivating a Well Schools Trust, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting student and pupil attainment. Together, we will nurture a culture of wellbeing, ensuring that each member of our Trust community thrives both personally and professionally.
Well-Being Lead - Ali Arber
Our Well-Being Lead's primary aim is to support each Insignis member of staff at an individual level, recognising that their wellbeing, encompassing the physical, emotional, and mental aspects, is a cornerstone of fostering a healthy Trust environment. In the realm of education, where our staff expertly juggle an array of tasks and demands, it's paramount that everyone receives the necessary emotional and practical support.
Should you or a colleague ever encounter any challenges impacting wellbeing, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Well-Being Lead; Ali Arber at aarber@insignis.org.uk.
Together, we will nurture a culture of wellbeing, ensuring that each member of our Trust community thrives both personally and professionally.
Education Support
Every Insignis Academy Trust member of staff has 24/7 access to Education Support.
Education Support have been supporting teachers and education staff wellbeing for 146 years. They are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools.
Well-Being Champions
We have Well-Being Champions in all our schools. They provide a link from our Well-Being lead, sharing good practise and promoting various aspects of mental health and how our staff can look out for each other on a day to day basis.
Supporting Our Teaching Heroes: New Podcast Episode with Sanum Khan.
We’re committed to prioritising staff wellbeing, and our latest initiative is here to inspire positive change in schools.
Tune in to a special podcast featuring Sanum Khan, a valued member of SHFGS and the IAT community, alongside Ed Support and Helen Webb for SecEd. Together, they explore powerful strategies to protect and enhance the wellbeing of teaching staff.
- Key insights from the Education Support Index on staff wellbeing.
- Expert advice on tackling challenges faced by educators.
- Practical tips for fostering healthy school cultures and preventing burnout.
- Coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing audits as proactive solutions.
- Work-life balance hacks: set boundaries, manage time, and thrive!
- Inclusivity matters: addressing unique challenges and supporting all colleagues.
Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eHBCC2wP
Mental Health First Aid training with Mind First UK
All of our Headteachers, Heads of School and Senior leaders are trained in Mental Health First Aid. The training is a rolling programme and will continue to make sure we are correctly supporting the staff across our schools.
We listen to our staff
Insignis Academy Trust rolls out a Well-Being survey every year so that we can gain feedback from our staff.
