Self help
Options for supporting physical health are often more obvious with gyms being available in most places, fitness classes taking place in many village halls, and groups such as local walking and running clubs set up in communities. Options to support your mental health are often less visible and obvious.
We have compiled a list of those Norfolk school leaders are accessing:
Norfolk School Leader Association.
- Fortnightly peer support groups – Wednesdays 10am-11am – see calendar invites
- Monthly Ofsted focused peer support groups – 2nd Tuesday of the month- 10am-11am
- Mentoring for new school leaders
- Open Forum sessions – collaborative discussions working on solutions for system wide stressors and challenges
- At the end of an email when you need them
Heads up 4 HTs
- 2 regular community Zoom meetings to come together and talk
- Every Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm every other week
- Every other Saturday in term time 9.30-10.30am
- Support | HeadsUp4HTs
Headrest
- Run by school leaders or ex school leaders for school leaders
- 0800 862 0110
- hello@headrestuk.co.uk
- Available to talk Monday – Thursday, 7.00pm – 8.00pm or at a pre-arranged time to suit
Education Support
- When you call, you’ll talk to a qualified counsellor. We’ll offer you immediate, confidential support including advice, counselling or coaching
- 08000 562 561
- Txt 07909 341229 (answered within 24 hours)
Norfolk Wellbeing Service for 16+
- Local free confidential support
- A range of wellbeing support offered to adults in Norfolk and Suffolk.
- Includes self-referral, self help, social support, workshops, wellbeing podcasts and blogs
Anna Freud
- 24/7 Free Confidential Text Line
- Text AFC to 85258
NHS Mental Wellbeing Audio Guides
- Offer guidance on a range of issues such as anxiety, low mood, depression, unhelpful thinking, low confidence and sleep problems
NHS Stress Busters
How to handle stress guidance from Education Support Partnership
Interactive stress container tool from Mentally Healthy Schools
Headspace
National Association of Headteachers
- Counselling and advice support is provided 24/7 365 days a year through Education Support.
- 0800 917 4055
- support@edsupport.org.uk
Association of School and College Leaders
- A hotline for members 0116 299 1122
- The hotline is staffed by one or more duty officers from 8.30am to 5pm term time, and 9am to 5pm in school holidays, during the working week. At these times, calls are first answered by a member of the reception team who will request brief details such as membership number and name to enable calls to be transferred as efficiently as possible.
- Access to Member Support Hotline – weekend emergencies and public holidays
In cases of urgency or emergency at weekends, a duty officer will be available to respond between 10am and 3pm.
Norfolk Support Line
(paid for package of school support)
- 24/7 phone support – 0800 169 7676
- Up to 6 sessions with a counsellor, plus a wider team to support in a variety of areas.
- Self-help workbooks
- Available to all employees including you.
National Education Union – NEU
- They have a dedicated webpage for wellbeing
Integrity Coaching
- Provide tailored support and in-depth coaching to help leaders rediscover their passion and rise above the challenges of school leadership with renewed purpose, resilience and clarity.
Nothing on these pages is intended to diagnose or replace guidance from a medical professional. Please still see your GP.