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Are you a Headteacher or MAT CEO feeling the strain of constant demands, overwhelm or the physical toll of stress?
In this short webinar, I share simple, proven techniques from our Headteacher programme. They’re designed to reduce stress and support your heart health and overall wellbeing.
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The Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers
Our free gift to support your rest, energy and wellbeing
If you’re finding it hard to switch off, you’re not alone.
Sleep is one of the foundations of wellbeing, and when it suffers, everything feels harder.
The Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers is our free gift to you.
Written especially for teachers, school leaders and school staff, it shares 99 simple, research-based tips to improve sleep, restore balance and protect your energy.
Inside you’ll find small daily habits and gentle self-care practices to help you rest deeply and feel more ready for whatever the day brings.
What readers say:
“Easy to dip into and pick up a new idea to try.”
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The Pursuit Blog
Short, practical tips to support your wellbeing, one small step at a time.
Welcome to the blog. These two-minute reads are here to help you feel a little more calm, clear and steady in the day-to-day.
Small ideas, gently offered, rooted in the realities of school life.
Because wellbeing isn’t something we tick off. It’s something we build through everyday choices and actions.
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The Pursuit Podcast
Engaging Conversations for Educators
Join us for thought-provoking discussions with influential figures from the UK’s education sector, addressing the pressing issues impacting teachers, school leaders, and the wider school system.
Gain access to evidence-based tools and strategies that alleviate stress and empower you to thrive in your career.
Hosted by Maria Brosnan, a highly experienced Educational Health and Wellbeing Specialist with over 30 years of expertise, these conversations offer invaluable insights and actionable advice.
Together, let’s navigate the complexities of the education landscape, support one another, and foster a resilient and thriving community.
Towards a Culture of Improvement with David Weston
"Leaders need to make schools permeable to the best ideas. Not just incoming ideas but sharing ideas out - breaking down silos everywhere. It’s the art, the craft, and the science of pupil development." David Weston is the founder and Chief Executive of the Teacher...
Let’s Talk About Flex with Emma Turner
"We want “flexible living” not flexible working. We want people to live really well; to be healthy and happy and feel like they can contribute." Emma Turner has been in primary teaching for 23 years, during which time she has worked as a classroom teacher in multiple...
A New Perspective on Stress with Maria Brosnan
I was delighted to be a guest of the Key Voices podcast with the lovely host Caroline Doherty. We recorded this podcast as part of Stress Awareness Month. “Sleeplessness is a feature of the stress response… if we’ve had a stressful, busy, exhausting day, those...
The Revolution in Student Wellbeing with Sam Moinet
"We’re all going to fail. Spoiler alert. It’s how we engage with failure that’s important. Ask yourself: what can I learn from this? How can I use this knowledge?" Sam Moinet is a former History teacher and the founder of 'Student Breakthrough'. As an international...
A Practical Strategy to Avoid Headteacher Burnout with Anne Hudson
"I heard a Headteacher on the radio say "I can't go on", and thought, we've got to do something about this now. (But) how do you actually make a difference to the wellbeing of your Headteacher? That's when I came up with the idea of the short Sabbatical." Anne Hudson...
Regaining Your Mojo with Hannah Wilson
"(Our) mojo is a positive collision of all the different facets of what we care about, what we enjoy doing, how we can carve out a way of being that brings together that purpose, passion, and fulfilment." I came across a blog, Regaining Your Mojo by Hannah Wilson,...