Wellbeing in Focus

Supporting the Mental Health of School Business Leaders with Education Mutual

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School Business Leaders are fundamental to the smooth running of daily school operations. Their efforts not only keep schools functioning effectively but also contribute to the overall success, growth, and sustainability of the educational settings they serve. Education Mutual remains committed to deepening the understanding of the wellbeing needs of School Business Leaders (SBLs) across state and Trust primary, secondary, and special schools in England and Wales. We are pleased to present the updated findings of our 2025 edition of this annual research, offering fresh insights into the challenges faced by School Business Leaders and practical recommendations to enhance their wellbeing. This years edition features new additions and updates, including suggestions for the wider education sector and a tailored multi-academy trust edition.

IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE

• Key findings from the report such as administration, budget restraints, alongside external factors.

• A comparison to previous years' results to identify changes within the sector.

• Emerging trends and themes, including the challenges faced by School Business Leaders across different schools and regions and assess the effectiveness of existing support systems.

• Practical recommendations to enhance mental health and wellbeing support for School Business Leaders.

• Current support systems and gaps in support available or missing.

• An insight into the view of the working role of an SBL working within multi-academy trusts straight from Trust leaders, CFOs, and COO’s.

• Future directions and continuous monitoring of adaptations from all contributors.

TAKE HOME POINTS

• Learn strategies to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support for colleagues in your school.

• Understand common barriers preventing the use of workplace mental health services.

• Discover the most impactful mental health and wellbeing resources to recommend to your staff

• Understand the impact on Schools, Trusts and overall Educational Outcomes.

• Challenges often faced by SBLs in regards to retention and recruitment.

• Evidence-based strategies that can be implemented to improve wellbeing interventions.

THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO

Want to better understand the challenges of their roles in today’s educational landscape. It is designed for SBLs and colleagues at all levels committed to improving team wellbeing, mental health, and job satisfaction. Participants will explore research findings, practical strategies to reduce stress, and how enhancing SBL wellbeing can improve overall school performance. Delegates will also gain insights from interviews with SBLs and senior contributors on how to improve wellbeing in schools.