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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.
Simple Strategies to Improve Teacher Stress with Therese Hoyle
Stress, anxiety and exhaustion levels are already sky-high for many teachers. We know we can't 'pour from an empty cup'; we need to put our own 'oxygen mask' on first; we should be practising 'self-care'. But how? Best selling author, Therese Hoyle, shares simple,...
Missing the School Staffroom? with Kimberley Evans
Staffrooms have a vital role to play in schools. They're normally the hub of the staff community and a place to eat, drink, work, socialise and rest. So what can we do without them, or with limited access to one? Kimberley Evans started Nourish the Workplace to gives...
3 simple tools to manage stress in the classroom, with Vanessa McHardy
We know how important whole-school wellbeing is, but it can be difficult to know where to start or what to prioritise. Vanessa McHardy is an Integrative Child Psychotherapist who works in schools and has a private practice in London. In this inspiring conversation...
Enhancing School Wellbeing through Character Strengths with Frederika Roberts
We all have character strengths. When we know what they are, we can use them to powerfully enhance our individual wellbeing and create an environment in the classroom and across the school that enables everyone to flourish. Frederika Roberts is a speaker, trainer,...
Supporting NQTs, RQTs and their Mentors with John Rees
Being a newly qualified or recently qualified teacher in 2020 will be challenging. On top of the usual demands of a new career, dealing with the uncertainty of Covid and implementing guidelines in school brings unique challenges. John Rees is an experienced teacher,...
School Leadership in a Time of Crisis with Sonia Gill
School leadership in 2020 is more challenging than any other time in living memory. We explore how school leaders can protect their wellbeing and build a thriving school culture in a time of crisis. Sonia Gill is a qualified teacher who has taught all ages from 4 to...