Education Support is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of teachers and education staff, including school leaders. In partnership with NAHT, they provide confidential support, practical resources and expert services to help you and your teams cope, stay well and thrive.
Working in partnership with organisations like NAHT, Education Support support individuals and help schools and colleges to improve the mental health and well-being of their staff. They also carry out research and advocate for changes in government policy for the benefit of the education workforce.
Free, confidential helpline for NAHT members
As an NAHT member, you can access a dedicated, confidential counselling and support helpline on 0800 917 4055, provided by Education Support. Open 24/7 and staffed by qualified counsellors, it offers emotional and practical support whenever you need it.
Education Support's research
Education Support's annual Teacher Wellbeing Index, conducted with YouGov, shows the well-being of the education workforce is at crisis point. Their latest policy paper, Revisiting the teacher retention crisis, calls for a national retention strategy grounded in workplace well-being, with practical recommendations to improve staff well-being, reduce attrition and support sustainable careers.
Education Support's services
Education Support make a real impact on the lives and well-being of school leaders, teachers and education staff through their services.
Helpline
When a teacher, school leader or education staff member is feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or anxious the Education Support free, confidential helpline provides emotional and practical support. It is staff by qualified counsellors and available 24/7.
Resources
Education Support provde evidence-based toolkits and guidance to help you build a positive, supportive school culture. Explore their resources, including How to maintain a healthy mind and culture during periods of challenge — a practical toolkit for school leaders with exercises, tools and tips to support well-being during times such as inspections.
Professional supervision
Their fully funded professional supervision offers school leaders six online sessions with a fully qualified supervisor who understands the education sector. Supervision has a professional focus and is totally confidential.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Their EAP gives your staff confidential support and guidance just when they need it most. The benefits of improved colleague well-being will be felt throughout your organisation. Please get in touch to find out more about putting it in place at your school.
Help Education Support be there for more school leaders and staff
As a charity Education Support can only provide these vital services for free thanks to the generous donations of educators across the UK. If you're able, please donate today to support a colleague with nowhere else to turn. Thank you.
As a NAHT member, you can access a dedicated, confidential counselling and support helpline on 0800 9174055 provided by Education Support. Open 24/7, it is staffed by qualified counsellors and offers you emotional and practical support.
Find out more about Education Support and how they can support you and your staff.