Could Do Better

A Journey to Improve Staff Wellbeing in Schools
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-07201-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

How can we really look after ourselves and our staff teams in light of everything we face? What if people really valued staff wellbeing rather than staff welldoing? Could Do Better explores the myriad demands upon those working in schools, acknowledging the ‘too much and not enoughs’ of the climate in which staff work, and considering the impact this has on wellbeing throughout the school. The book introduces the RESET acronym, to provides a framework for meaningful change: - Remember – Reimagine -Examine and Evidence -Share and Speak-Up -Equip and Empower - Task and Try One Thing. Each theme inspires hope, encourages self-reflection, and equips the reader with practical strategies to support their school journey. Throughout, the author also draws upon her own experiences, as well as a variety of first-hand case studies, to tackle topics from shame and expectations to brave leadership and creating a culture of value. With an interactive format and space for the reader to reflect throughout, the book is an essential tool to support staff to know their value and to put practices in place to improve their working lives. It will be key reading for teachers in both primary and secondary settings, as well as school leadership teams and those in pastoral roles.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

McLean, Pippa

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Grundschulen, Hauptschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Weiterführende Schulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

How to Use this Book

Prologue
Acknowledgements

Introduction

PART ONE: THE GOOD STUFF

Chapter One - The Good Things Interlude - Treat Yourself Reflection activities – Remember & Reimagine Reflection Page – You are Remarkable

PART TWO: THE HARD STUFF

Chapter Two – The Not Enoughs We Face Interlude - Go Grab a Cup of Tea Reflection activities – Examine & Evidence (i) Reflection Page – You Are Enough

Chapter Three – The Too Much We Face Interlude – Take a Break Reflection activities - Examine & Evidence (ii) Reflection Page – You are of Such Great Worth

Chapter Four – Dig Deeper Interlude – Chat To a Friend Reflection activities – Safely Speak Up & Share (i) Reflection Page – You are Seen

PART THREE: DOING BETTER WITH ALL THE STUFF

Chapter Five – Let’s Talk About Shame Interlude - And Breathe Reflection activities – Safely Speak Up & Share (ii) Reflection Page – You are Not Alone

Chapter Six – Enough is Enough Interlude – Step Outside Reflection activities -Equip & Empower Reflection Page – You Matter

Chapter Seven – Brave Leadership and The Way Ahead Interlude – Rest Reflection activities – Task & Try One Thing Reflection Page – You Make a Difference

Conclusion

References

Additional Resources

Index

About the Author

Über Autor(innen)

Pippa McLean has been a teacher and SENCO for many years, working in a number of mainstream primary schools across the South-East of England during her career. She has written regularly for publications including nasen Connect and has a passion for wellbeing and inclusion. Pippa loves investing in children and families and encouraging others to do the same, something that is seen in her commitment to school communities and other local community projects.