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How to reduce stress and feel more in control as a Headteacher
Are you a Headteacher or MAT CEO feeling the strain of constant demands, ongoing pressure or the physical toll of leadership?
In this short, on-demand webinar, I share practical, proven tools from our Headteacher programme, designed to reduce stress, support heart health, and help you feel more steady and in control at work.
You can watch it in your own time, whenever it suits you.
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’s disrupted, everything from decision-making to emotional regulation becomes harder.
The Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers is our free gift to support your rest and energy.
Written specifically for teachers, school leaders and school staff, it brings together 99 simple, research-informed strategies to improve sleep, restore balance and protect your capacity during demanding terms.
Inside, you’ll find practical daily habits and realistic self-care approaches designed to help you sleep more deeply and feel more resourced for the day ahead.
What readers say:
“Easy to dip into and pick up a new idea to try.”
“Lovely to have all of these tips in one place to remind me of what I need to do more often.”
“I love this book! So helpful and full of simple, practical ideas.”
The Pursuit Blog
Welcome.
Here, we offer short, practical reflections to support your wellbeing – one step at a time.
These short reads are designed to give you useful ideas, fresh perspective and moments of reflection you can take into busy school days, helping you think clearly, lead steadily and sustain yourself in demanding roles.
Because our health and wellbeing isn’t something we tick off a list. It’s something we build through everyday choices that support our capacity to lead and live well.
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The Pursuit Podcast
(Podcast archive)
This podcast brings together a curated collection of earlier conversations with influential voices from across the UK education sector, exploring the pressures facing teachers, school leaders and the wider school system.
While recorded some time ago, many of these discussions continue to resonate, particularly where the challenges of workload, stress and sustainability remain unchanged.
Hosted by Maria Brosnan, Educational Health and Wellbeing Specialist with over 30 years’ experience, the episodes offer thoughtful reflection, practical insight and grounded perspective drawn from real educational contexts.
Several episodes – including those focused on support staff and teaching assistants – continue to be widely listened to and shared.
The Profession Knows Best with Dame Alison Peacock
"The reason I lead the Chartered College of Teaching is that the profession very often knows best and too often we’re subject to external interference." Professor Dame Alison Peacock is Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, a new professional body that...
Putting Good Relationships at the Heart of Great Learning with Steve Carr
"What is it that I’m bringing into this room that’s making my class resist the learning that I'm bringing to such an extent?" 20 years ago, Steve Carr was an English teacher and experienced his class completely rebel to the point he simply gave up. He sat down and...
The Power of Flexible Working with Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose co-founded "Flexible Teacher Talent" with Lindsay Patience. They are passionate about normalising flexible working in schools in order to retain effective teachers and leaders. In this insightful and practical episode, Lindsay talks about: The "Motherhood...
Coping in a Crisis with Simon Ward
Simon Ward is a Senior Educational Psychologist in the Wirral in the North of England, where his specialism is positive psychology and wellbeing. In this practical and fascinating episode, Simon shares key insights into: What "Positive Psychology" isHow can we use...
Safeguarding in the New Normal with Louis Donald
"We need to recognise that good safeguarding within schools is when schools have a really, really effective culture of safeguarding and vigilance. This is the job of everyone." Louis Donald is an executive leader at Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, leading...
A New Vision for Bold Leaders with Ruth Davies
"Do we ever need to return to the way things were? Could this not be an opportunity for us to come together as a single team and to properly consider what it actually takes for a school to progress and develop?" Ruth Davies is the President of the National Association...