Social events, morning teas and the one-off wellbeing workshop can only do so much to improve staff wellbeing and school culture. While they’re well-intentioned, these initiatives only target the very surface of the daily challenges school staff face. We need to take a deeper look at the underlying and systemic reasons why staff may be suffering from chronic stress and burnout. Once identified, solutions and actions can be put in place that directly address the issues while considering various elements that, when improved upon, can create a positive and long-lasting change in how your staff and school culture feel. 

This episode of the Well-Led Schools podcast covers my six-step framework for improving staff wellbeing and school culture. This framework considers elements of Positive Psychology, current educational leadership research and the recommendations from leading Australian wellbeing organisations like Beyond Blue, Be You and the Black Dog Institute. 

The 6 steps to improved wellbeing in schools are
Scan your school and pinpoint the health and wellbeing needs of your staff
Up-skill the leadership team
Create a wellbeing action plan
Build and manage relationships
Create a stay at work plan
Foster more engagement in the workplace



In this episode, we cover:
Why surface level approaches to wellbeing don’t work
The 6-step framework for improving staff wellbeing and school culture
Actions you can take to carry out each step



Links and Resources:

Download the 6 steps PDF guide

Blog article:The 6 Key Steps For Improving School Culture 

Blog article: The PERMA(H) model for workplace wellbeing

Blog article: What is Positive Psychology and How to Apply The Principles to Your Own Wellbeing

Blog article: The Wellbeing Action Plan: An Essential Tool For Ensuring Staff Wellbeing In The Workplace

Previous Podcast Episode:An Integrative Approach to Addressing Staff Wellbeing in Schools: Introducing the PERMA(H) Model



Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Surveys

Leadership Reflection Tool

Download my team-building ideas

Check out more quality resources to upskill you and your leadership team



Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.



Connect with me via:

My website

Linkedin

Instagram 

Email

Social events, morning teas and the one-off wellbeing workshop can only do so much to improve staff wellbeing and school culture. While they’re well-intentioned, these initiatives only target the very surface of the daily challenges school staff face. We need to take a deeper look at the underlying and systemic reasons why staff may be suffering from chronic stress and burnout. Once identified, solutions and actions can be put in place that directly address the issues while considering various elements that, when improved upon, can create a positive and long-lasting change in how your staff and school culture feel. 
This episode of the Well-Led Schools podcast covers my six-step framework for improving staff wellbeing and school culture. This framework considers elements of Positive Psychology, current educational leadership research and the recommendations from leading Australian wellbeing organisations like Beyond Blue, Be You and the Black Dog Institute. 
The 6 steps to improved wellbeing in schools are
<ol>
<li>Scan your school and pinpoint the health and wellbeing needs of your staff</li>
<li>Up-skill the leadership team</li>
<li>Create a wellbeing action plan</li>
<li>Build and manage relationships</li>
<li>Create a stay at work plan</li>
<li>Foster more engagement in the workplace</li>
</ol>
 
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why surface level approaches to wellbeing don’t work</li>
<li aria-level="1">The 6-step framework for improving staff wellbeing and school culture</li>
<li aria-level="1">Actions you can take to carry out each step</li>
</ul>
 
Links and Resources:
<a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/about-6-steps">Download the 6 steps PDF guide</a>
Blog article: <a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/steps-for-improving-school-culture/">The 6 Key Steps For Improving School Culture </a>
Blog article: <a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/the-permah-model-for-workplace-wellbeing/">The PERMA(H) model for workplace wellbeing</a>
Blog article: <a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/what-is-positive-psychology/">What is Positive Psychology and How to Apply The Principles to Your Own Wellbeing</a>
Blog article: <a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/wellbeing-action-plan-for-improved-staff-wellbeing">The Wellbeing Action Plan: An Essential Tool For Ensuring Staff Wellbeing In The Workplace</a>
Previous Podcast Episode: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/well-led-schools/ep-6-an-integrative-approach-to-addressing-staff-w">An Integrative Approach to Addressing Staff Wellbeing in Schools: Introducing the PERMA(H) Model</a>
 
<a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/service/anonymous-staff-surveys/">Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Surveys</a>
<a href="https://mailchi.mp/adriennehornby/leadership-evaluation">Leadership Reflection Tool</a>
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TyUvfWXEzNRCWrD-PtfgN4ElJVj4Av3n/view">Download my team-building ideas</a>
<a href="https://adriennehornby.com.au/workplace-and-school-wellbeing-recommended-resources/">Check out more quality resources to upskill you and your leadership team</a>
 
Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.
 
Connect with me via:
<a href="http://adriennehornby.com.au">My website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/">Linkedin</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriennehornby_coach/">Instagram </a>
<a href="mailto:hello@adriennehornby.com.au">Email</a>

As the rates of professional stress and burnout increase for school leaders, teachers and staff, the solution lies in how we lead our schools and prioritise workplace wellbeing to become "Well-Led" Schools - those that lead with “wellbeing in mind.”

Join experienced Wellbeing Consultant, Strategist, Speaker and School Leader Adrienne Hornby for a host of inspiring conversations with experts and forward thinkers. Covering all things teacher wellbeing, school leadership and culture building - you'll walk away with ideas and recommendations on ways to evolve your leadership, create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately influence the lives and learning of our students.

As the rates of professional stress and burnout increase for school leaders, teachers and staff, the solution lies in how we lead our schools and prioritise workplace wellbeing to become "Well-Led" Schools - those that lead with &ldquo;wellbeing in mind.&rdquo;
Join experienced Wellbeing Consultant, Strategist, Speaker and School Leader Adrienne Hornby for a host of inspiring conversations with experts and forward thinkers. Covering all things teacher wellbeing, school leadership and culture building - you'll walk away with ideas and recommendations on ways to evolve your leadership, create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately influence the lives and learning of our students.