I was delighted to speak at the Royal Foundation’s recent Mental Health in Education conference about the importance of wellbeing and mental health for school staff and leaders and the impact this can have on pupils, schools and ultimately society.
The Duchess of Cambridge made an unscheduled address at the event where she praised teachers for the “vital” role they play in shaping pupils’ lives and called for more support for young people’s wellbeing. It was striking to also hear her stress that it is “vital we support teachers with their own wellbeing” so that they can provide the best level of care for children.
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