The Hot Debate: Who is Actually Responsible for Staff Wellbeing? With Adrienne Hornby and Aimee Parkinson | Episode 26
Staff wellbeing continues to be a hot topic in education circles but one question that comes up time and time and again is – is staff wellbeing the leaders’ or the staff’s responsibility? And while there are fair points to be made for both sides, the answer remains that it’s a joint responsibility. Leaders, teachers and school staff each have responsibilities to uphold which will ultimately contribute to that collective wellbeing we seek.
In this episode, I am joined once again by fellow school wellbeing consultant and founder of Well-Nest, Aimee Parkinson, where we exchange ideas on the hotly debated topic of staff wellbeing and whose responsibility it ultimately is.
In this episode, we cover:
- Viewpoints from both sides of the aisle: is it the leaders’ or staff’s responsibility?
- The core responsibilities of leaders
- The core responsibilities of staff
- Integrating the joint responsibilities with the PERMA(H) model of wellbeing
- The importance of clearly communicating roles, responsibilities, and the ‘why’ behind a leader’s actions
- The value of being open and vulnerable
If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out episode 25 for an in-depth look at Aimee’s experience in this space and her approach to cultivating a culture of wellbeing in schools.
Links and Resources:
Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Survey packages
Blog article: The Hot Debate: Who Is Actually Responsible For Teacher And Staff Wellbeing?
Blog article: The PERMAH Model for Workplace Wellbeing
Well-Led Schools Episode 25: A Growth Map to Improved Wellbeing in Schools With Aimee Parkinson
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Her website: Well-Nest
Her podcast: The Wonders of Wellbeing
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