Wellbeing Resource Directory

Raise the wellbeing, morale and resilience of school staff so they can passionately teach and connect in a positive school climate.
 
The Resilience Doughnut is the research-validated, developmental approach to resilience and wellbeing in children, young people and adults in the UK.  We are part of The Resilience Centre, Australia - a centre for research and practice.
 
The Resilience Doughnut provides a practical process for schools and colleges seeking to help staff with stress, pressure or challenging agendas. Fostering wellbeing at an individual, team and whole-school level has the potential to build resilient and positive organisations with the tools to bounce back.
 
We provide schools and colleges with:
 

Our popular half-day Teacher Wellbeing Workshop for your whole team.
Online and face-to-face Training and Development opportunities for those in leadership and management roles.

The Resilience Report - Each teacher has 6 years access to their own Report giving them an ongoing action plan to increase their own resilience and prepare for new challenges. - Can be included with our Teacher Wellbeing Workshop.

 
Whatever stage your school or college is at regarding staff wellbeing, we are confident your colleagues will find the Resilience Doughnut to be a powerful tool to improve their personal and professional wellbeing. 

Roots to wellbeing helps you evidence your investment in your school’s positive emotional wellbeing culture
1 in 4 students say the reason they did not go into school, college or university was because they were worried what other people would say and 15% of people experienced bullying as a result of mental health problems.

Behavioural health resources for pupils, staff and individuals.

Interactive mentoring: short webinar sessions teach simple concepts and strategies that users can understand and immediately apply.
Personalised sessions: regular exercises and activities are offered to the user based on profile settings, enabling a unique experience tailored to their individual need
Anytime, anywhere: Roots is open to users 24/7, wherever they are, providing in-the-moment support when they need it most.

Help is hard to ask for. Creating lots of different routes to the support available to your school community, complimented by the instant support from our certificated practitioners via the app can create a resilient, well-balanced school population with a positive attitude to mental health.

The blog for bursars and administrators.

The Schools Workforce Heath & Wellbeing Project was a brand new project commissioned by Cornwall Council, Macmillan and the Health Promotion Service 2 years ago. Most of us spend much of our time at work and it is one of the most important places we can get guidance and support. The Schools Workforce Health & Wellbeing programme is committed to providing healthcare information and opportunities for school staff to live healthier, happier lives.

Dave was a late entrant to the world of education. His route into teaching was unconventional to say the least; with a classical law degree from the University of Exeter and a brief spell in business as an Independent Financial Adviser, it seemed unlikely that becoming a primary school teacher was ‘on the cards’. After a chance visit to a local primary school, the rest, as they say, is history…
Dave is passionate about the education of the whole child and the importance that a ‘values education' plays in shaping well rounded independent learners who are ready and able to meet the demands of the 21st Century head-on with confidence. Dave’s passion and particular area of interest is the power of ‘grit’ or a ‘growth mindset’ and how this can impact on learning.
Dave has never lost his belief in education as a powerful vehicle to promote growth, both for children and young people and also for those working with them. 
Experience and Expertise
Since 2003, his involvement in and commitment to education has seen him hold a variety of roles:

School Improvement Adviser - Babcock International (Local Authority)

Leadership Trainer / Programme Facilitator

Facilitator for The Future Leaders Trust

Facilitator for the Horley Schools Middle Leadership Programmes

Facilitator for the Horley Schools Senior Leadership Programmes

Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teaching Training) Programme

Programme Consultant - Recruitment and Marketing TBC

Support Tutor

Chairperson and Strategic Lead for the Horley Schools Confederation 

Member of the Board of Governors - Reigate Grammar School

3 x Primary Headships:

2-form entry infant school

3-form entry infant school

3-form / 4-form entry junior school

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Leading Mathematics Practitioner for Surrey Local Authority

Throughout this time he has focused on developing his knowledge and understanding of what makes people ‘tick’ and finding creative ways to share this with hard-pressed school staff and leaders. He has a particular interest in helping leaders and leadership teams to gain a greater appreciation of what they do well, and to use this as a basis for planning and supporting further growth.
In his work as a Primary Headteacher, Dave’s style was unique in that he combined two traits which do not usually co-exist. In fact, often they sit at diametrically opposite ends of the leadership spectrum. He combined the rigour required to bring about transformational change with an innate sense of fun and warmth.
Approach
In his role as a coach / school development consultant little has changed; Dave has an outcome focus which is informed by his professional background. His style combines challenge with empathy and support. He is clear-sighted and pragmatic, with a sensitive, intuitive approach. He is methodical, systematic and results orientated, whilst simultaneously forging excellent relationships, which motivate school leaders and excite them about their roles.
Dave is particularly interested in performance coaching and has a proven track record for creating a culture where staff are independent and solution-focused.
This experience, coupled with regular work in primary and secondary schools, keeps his coaching and school improvement work firmly rooted in the real world of education.
In all aspects of his work, Dave engages credibly and personably with a wide spectrum of those involved in education – trainee teachers, class teachers, senior staff, Governors and Headteachers / school principals alike.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys cycling and surfing. He is married with 3 children.
He is based in Surrey, in the Reigate area, near Junction 8 on the M25.

Who are we?
Shine Education and Training is an education and leadership consultancy. 
What services do we offer?
Our focus and passion is on further improving outcomes for children / students, in whatever setting. We do this through the high quality services we offer:

1:1 Coaching

SLT / Group / Team Coaching

Middle Leadership Programmes

Senior Leadership Programmes

Development Programmes for NQT+1s / NQT+2s

Whole School Development Consultancy

INSET Sessions  

Courses & Workshops

Systems Leadership

Bespoke school packages