Teachers are responsible for creating environments that foster successful learning and teaching, but this can sap energy and test patience. In the current circumstances, teachers are working hard to develop new learning and teaching environments and may well be working alone and/or managing specific family circumstances.

It is important that throughout this time all education professionals care for their mental health and well-being. Pressures and worries can build up to a point where they have a detrimental effect on well-being, which in turn impacts on teachers’ ability to do their job. In the current circumstances, it can be challenging to balance well-being with managing uncertainty and changing expectations.

Resources and organisations that support teacher well-being and mental health

• Education support is the UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of education staff in schools, colleges and universities. They have produced mental health resources for teachers, lecturers and support staff dealing with the Covid-19 crisis
• These are top tips from Education Support to help teachers look after themselves during this unprecedented time
• Psychotherapist, Ben Amponsah outlines 7 key strategies to help teachers and education staff to manage anxiety during the coronavirus crisis in this short video. There is also a downloadable Coronavirus Anxiety Self-Help Survival Guide