Wellbeing
CVPA SCITT values all staff and trainee teachers affiliated with its programme of training, and the contribution they make to the teaching profession.
We offer a supportive network to help trainees work to the best of their abilities, committed to meeting our moral duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of our trainees and staff, and to recognise the challenges (both organisational and personal) associated with physical and mental health and wellbeing.
We provide an open, inclusive and supportive culture which promotes awareness to personal wellbeing, and self-care, and where those affected are encouraged to discuss problems and possible solutions.
Our support network includes;
- Open door policy to SCITT Leadership
- Focussed training session across the year, led my experts in mental health, to support in managing workload and prioritising wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aider within the Trust, who the SCITT team are able to consult to signpost further support, advice and help
- Weekly School-Based Mentor check in meetings to support progress – including being a member of a small tutorial group to share experiences
- A Senior Point of Contact within in each partner school, who is responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of trainee and mentor
- Trainee Representative group to allow trainees to have their voice heard as part of our Teacher Training community
- Quality Assurance Consultants that meet you each half term, with a strong focus upon workload, wellbeing & relationships. They are also there to support your school placement
- SCITT Alumni – we have lots ex trainees in our schools now who will be happy to help you along the way if you have any questions. They are an empathetic ear, having experienced the teacher training journey first hand! Some may now be Mentors themselves.
Wellbeing- Useful Resources
Education Support Organisation
The only UK charity dedicated to improving the wellbeing and mental health of education staff in schools, colleges and universities. The support is available to anyone who works in schools about all kinds of issues including:
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Stressed or anxious
- Personal issues
- Financial information
- Issues of work-life balance
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
Calm – A mental fitness app, that focuses on guiding you through facing life’s ups and down. This can be anything from managing stress and anxiety, helping you sleep better at night or guided meditation.