Managing stress and behaviour for staff and pupils
Managing stress and behaviour for staff and pupils
In a recent survey by the Teachers’ Support Network, 42% of teachers said they had been depressed in the previous two years. 63% put it down to work and 33% said it was the combination of work and personal issues.
In fact nearly 36,000 teaching professionals report suffering from stress, anxiety and depression each year. Those working with young people have been recognised by the Health & Safety Executive as the ones suffering the most with depression and stress.
Thus the question being asked is, “Can we implement an emotional health programme which can influence and improve the quality of life for both the teachers and the pupils?”
My colleagues and I think the answer is yes through using the SUMO programme.
SUMO is an innovative life enhancing programme which is based on Paul McGee’s best selling book SUMO ‘Shut Up, Move On. The Straight Talking Guide To Creating and Enjoying A Brilliant Life’.
McGee has been helping businesses and public sector organisations deal with stress and change for over 15 years and in the past 3 years has also started supporting teachers and pupils.
The programme is based on 6 principles which, when implemented by teachers and pupils, can really improve their levels of stress and improve behaviour.
How can you implement this into your school:
Lead Practitioner training:
On March 23rd & 24th in Birmingham, there is a Lead Practitioner training course. The first day is an introduction to the principles which is a great day for staff to learn how to SUMO and cope with the stresses of teaching. The second day is designed to help you implement the SUMO programme in your school.
Day One cost: £220 + VAT. Day One & two cost: £400 + VAT
Internal Staff training.
We have created a fun, interactive and innovative staff twilight and full day training. The staff gain skills of how to improve their own stress levels but also how to manage the stress and behaviour of pupils.
The benefits you will gain by attending the SUMO Training day.
You will gain:
The tools to manage stress on a personal level and within the school, an improved understanding of how to manage emotions and behaviour in school, and a greater awareness of how to help learners create healthy learning, thinking and behavioural habits
The tools to improve student responsibility
A renewed motivation to work with pupils and see a transformation.
To find out more, including how you can use the training in school and the differences you will notice both from day one and over time, as well as the comments from others, please click here
Booking Details:
For a booking form please click here
For a training quote please email secondary@sumo4schools.co.uk
Having a SUMO staff training session will not only raise motivation but equip your staff with tools to manage their own stress and the stress of the pupils. It will support them in their desire to teach well.
Please call Helen to book a staff training event on 01925 268708.
Email: secondary@sumo4schools.co.uk
Mobile: 07590 055 336