Step 2: Importance of wellbeing

This task is designed to measure the SLT’s perception about wellbeing and engagement in school. Healthy attitudes towards this training are fundamental to improving staff wellbeing and increasing excellence in the classroom.

Distribute 25 sticky notes to each group. Ask groups to agree their top reasons (no more than five) for each question. Write each on a sticky note.

Using a flipchart or whiteboard, create the table shown in slide 4. Have this prepared. Ask each group to place their sticky notes in priority order (most important at the top) on the appropriate flipchart columns.

Each group must communicate their findings, then open the discussion to the whole group. Debate whether any sticky notes should be moved up or down. Assess any correlations between findings.

A genuine problem: give time for participants to read the statistics on slide 5. Invite responses. Are they surprised? Ask the group if they now feel more motivated and clearer about embarking on the wellbeing training.