This week I chat with Gemma Drinkall, an education wellbeing coach. Gemma talks to me about the importance of creating and protecting boundaries as a teacher. We also discuss tokenistic wellbeing practices and attitudes towards teachers and their wellbeing.

In this episode, Gemma shares:

- What an education wellbeing coach is and what they do.

- Why she is so passionate about the wellbeing of teachers.

- Tips for creating those boundaries and sticking to your non-negotiables.

 

If you’d like to learn more about Gemma and HeadSphere, you can visit:
https://linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall

This week I chat with Gemma Drinkall, an education wellbeing coach. Gemma talks to me about the importance of creating and protecting boundaries as a teacher. We also discuss tokenistic wellbeing practices and attitudes towards teachers and their wellbeing.
In this episode, Gemma shares:
- What an education wellbeing coach is and what they do.
- Why she is so passionate about the wellbeing of teachers.
- Tips for creating those boundaries and sticking to your non-negotiables.
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If you&rsquo;d like to learn more about Gemma and HeadSphere, you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall">https://linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall</a></li>
</ul>

The Teachers' Podcast provides additional support to teachers. Whether it's ideas to be used in the classroom, listening to the perspective of someone else in school or just being able to relate to the challenges other educators face, each episode delves into a key topic within education with a guest. Developed in association with Classroom Secrets and hosted by Classroom Secrets’ and The Education Business Club's CEO, Claire Riley.

The Teachers' Podcast provides additional support to teachers. Whether it's ideas to be used in the classroom, listening to the perspective of someone else in school or just being able to relate to the challenges other educators face, each episode delves into a key topic within education with a guest. Developed in association with Classroom Secrets and hosted by Classroom Secrets&rsquo; and The Education Business Club's CEO, Claire Riley.

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Creating boundaries to protect teacher wellbeing: Gemma Drinkall, founder of HeadSphere

This week I chat with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, about mental health, children’s activities and performing arts.

In this episode, Jane shares:
Why she is so passionate about performing arts being taught in schools.
The benefits and skills children will get from learning performing arts and how they will be useful in the future.
Tips to help teachers who may not have the confidence to teach the performing arts.

If you’d like to learn more about Jane and Little Voices, you can visit:
littlevoices.org.uk

This week I chat with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, about mental health, children&rsquo;s activities and performing arts.
In this episode, Jane shares:
<ul>
<li>Why she is so passionate about performing arts being taught in schools.</li>
<li>The benefits and skills children will get from learning performing arts and how they will be useful in the future.</li>
<li>Tips to help teachers who may not have the confidence to teach the performing arts.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;d like to learn more about Jane and Little Voices, you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.littlevoices.org.uk">littlevoices.org.uk</a></li>
</ul>

Mental Health and Children’s Activities: Jane James, founder of Little Voices

In this episode, I talk with Alice Westbury about bringing coaching tools and strategies into the classroom. Alice is an education coach who works primarily with young people but a lot of what she shares in this episode is so valuable to those who teach in primary settings.

In this episode, Alice shares:
Why she believes using coaching tools can help pupils in the classroom and beyond.
Why now is the time to start thinking about using coaching tools with pupils.
Real actionable tips teachers can use now to start implementing coaching tools in the classroom easily.

If you’d like to find out more about Alice, you can visit:
cluedupcoaching.co.uk
alicewestburycoaching.co.uk
linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury

In this episode, I talk with Alice Westbury about bringing coaching tools and strategies into the classroom. Alice is an education coach who works primarily with young people but a lot of what she shares in this episode is so valuable to those who teach in primary settings.
In this episode, Alice shares:
<ul>
<li>Why she believes using coaching tools can help pupils in the classroom and beyond.</li>
<li>Why now is the time to start thinking about using coaching tools with pupils.</li>
<li>Real actionable tips teachers can use now to start implementing coaching tools in the classroom easily.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;d like to find out more about Alice, you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.cluedupcoaching.co.uk">cluedupcoaching.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.alicewestburycoaching.co.uk">alicewestburycoaching.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury">linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury</a></li>
</ul>

Bringing Coaching Tools into the Classroom: Alice Westbury, education coach

In this episode I am joined by Annabel Jeffcoate, the founder of Balance for Teachers. Balance for Teacher aims to reduce the amount of stress related illness in the education sector and one of their strategies for doing so is empowering their clients to say ‘no’.  

In this episode, Annabel shares:
Why curiosity and asking questions can be a powerful tool in changing perceptions of how other teachers/colleagues work.
Why breaking down the reasons why you’re feeling a certain way in your job can help you work out the solution.
Why saying ‘no’ to yourself is just as important as saying it to external influences.

If you’d like to find out more about Annabel and Balance for Teachers you can visit:
www.worklifebalanceforteachers.com
https://www.instagram.com/teachersworklifebalancecoach/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/balanceteachers
https://www.facebook.com/balanceforteachers

In this episode I am joined by Annabel Jeffcoate, the founder of Balance for Teachers. Balance for Teacher aims to reduce the amount of stress related illness in the education sector and one of their strategies for doing so is empowering their clients to say &lsquo;no&rsquo;. &nbsp;
In this episode, Annabel shares:
<ul>
<li>Why curiosity and asking questions can be a powerful tool in changing perceptions of how other teachers/colleagues work.</li>
<li>Why breaking down the reasons why you&rsquo;re feeling a certain way in your job can help you work out the solution.</li>
<li>Why saying &lsquo;no&rsquo; to yourself is just as important as saying it to external influences.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;d like to find out more about Annabel and Balance for Teachers you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.worklifebalanceforteachers.com">www.worklifebalanceforteachers.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachersworklifebalancecoach/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/teachersworklifebalancecoach/?hl=en</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/balanceteachers">https://twitter.com/balanceteachers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/balanceforteachers">https://www.facebook.com/balanceforteachers</a></li>
</ul>

Creating boundaries to protect teacher wellbeing: Gemma Drinkall, founder of HeadSphere

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