
Wellbeing in Practice – What Works?
Practical Strategies for Supporting Staff and Sustaining Yourself
SEMINAR BRIEF
Wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a survival strategy, especially for those of us navigating the pressures of school leadership. In this session, delivered by an experienced School Business Leader, we’ll look at what actually works when it comes to staff wellbeing, and how to make sure you don’t burn out while supporting everyone else. No fluff, no wishful thinking – just practical approaches you can take back and use.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
• What wellbeing looks like in practice – and what gets in the way
• Ideas for supporting staff without adding more to your to-do list
• Protecting your own time, energy and headspace
• Creating a culture that encourages openness and support
• How to get your SLT and governors on board with realistic wellbeing goals
TAKE HOME POINTS
Useful wellbeing practices, realistic strategies for support, and ways to keep yourself going without losing your grip.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO
Want to cut through the noise, support others and protect their own wellbeing without it becoming just another job.

Sally Boaden
About the speaker:
Sally works tirelessly as a transparent and ethical leader. She has over two decades of school business leadership experience in all aspects of business support services, including governance, procurement, health & safety, human resources, finance and compliance from primary and secondary settings and academy trusts.
She is also an accredited school resource management adviser (SRMA), a member of ISBL and NNOSS with a master’s in educational leadership and management and a Level 6 School Business Management qualification.