How to handle stress: teachers & education staff

Advice and guidance for school staff to help deal with stressful situations.

This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.

Stressful situations can trigger a number of responses in us. We may go into 'flight or fight' mode, or freeze up.

This article from Education Support shares a number of tips for teachers and education staff on ways to manage stress.

There is also a free printable poster summarising the tips that schools can print and distribute.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

  • use by school staff
  • use individually

This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.

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