School Wellbeing

On this Christmas Special episode of Ask Andy , Andy dives into the unique pressures school leaders face as the Christmas period approaches, from end-of-term demands and staff wellbeing responsibilities to the personal toll of constant availability. We discuss why leaders often struggle to switch off, how to recognise the signs of burnout, and practical ways to set boundaries that protect your own...

On this episode of Ask Andy , Andy is joined by James Pope to discuss the realities of school leadership today. From James’s journey in education to founding Inspire Educate and the Heads Up For HTs Network , they explore the pressures on headteachers, the toxic culture of inspections, and the importance of wellbeing and purpose in leadership. A must-listen for anyone supporting school leaders.  F...

Andy is joined by Adrian Bethune, a part-time school teacher and wellbeing-lead governor at a primary school in Buckinghamshire, the Education Policy co-lead at the Mindfulness Initiative and founder of Teachappy. 'We are an SAS School, we signpost [staff] to counselling, when we've had someone struggle with physical health, we have the physio support because that helps them bounce back...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Adel Houten , an experienced therapist specialising in trauma and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Discover how "tapping" can help you manage anxiety, depression and even address inner child issues, bringing profound emotional healing. Adel shares why EFT is quick, effective, and backed by decades of research. Learn more about Adel's work...

Get comfortable and let June guide you through ten minutes of guided hypnosis for sleep.  Please do not listen to this recording if you are driving or doing a task that requires your full attention.  Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

June takes listeners through a meditation to feel your body and mind as a Mountain. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Andy is joined by former footballer and PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle, who discusses his personal challenges with Mental Health and the importance of looking out for signs of bad habits within ourselves. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Andy is joined in a new episode all the way from Sweden by, Charlotta, Founder of Teen Yoga. They unpack the work that Charlotta does within Teen Yoga and the support we can offer to schools. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

I recently met Emma Coller, an experienced and qualified coach, trainer and facilitator, on the Ransdad Clipper on the River Thames in London, and instantly knew I needed to invite her on my next Podcast.  Enjoy us talking all things 'Self Care' here!  Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagra...

June takes listeners through a meditation to feel your body and mind as a lake. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

June takes listeners through a meditation to feel your body and mind as you journey through a park in a magical winter wonderland. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

This podcast episode is audio from Ask Andy's blog here: https://schooladvice.co.uk/ empathetic-leadership / Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Andy Mellor is joined by Dr Warren Larkin, a Consultant Clinician Psychologist, to discuss stress and trauma in young people and the impact this can have on their ability to learn in school. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Our partners over at the Chelsea Wellness Clinic discussing the impact covid has had on schools and how we can avoid the effects of long term covid. Specifically the effects on children.  Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

SAS Wellbeing Director, Andy Mellor, enjoys an insightful discussion with founder of our partners, CM Talent, Nishi Mehta. Nishi explains the many ways they can support new parents navigate through the changes in your work and life as you become a parent, whether before, during, or after becoming a parent. This service is available to both parents or guardians, whatever your circumstances.  Check...

In this episode, Andy celebrates the end of the school year and highlights the importance to "step off the hamster wheel". Teachers Andy speak to often describe the summer term as a hamster wheel which gradually speeds up to the point in many cases where you just don’t feel that you can keep up. If you’re lucky enough to have stepped off the hamster wheel for the summer congratulations y...

Andy is joined by Julie Hurst, Positive Psychologist, and Deborah Brown, Head Teacher at Buckton Vale Primary School in Tameside, to discuss the journey they have been on to learn how positive psychology methods can be used within schools. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Jamie Peacock MBE, English motivational speaker and former rugby league player, joins Andy to share his insights on fitness and wellbeing. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Andy Mellor discusses half term and how to prolong its regenerating effects. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

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This episode take in a conversation with Rebecca Wilson-Walsh, Head of Counselling at SAS and discusses the value of counselling to those working in our schools. Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

John Brady is one of our Directors at Schools Advisory Service and in this episode of the Ask Andy podcast he describes what drives him and why wellbeing in schools is so important to him. SAS now have a wellbeing provision for schools which is second to none and is part of John's drive to embed wellbeing to prevent absences and ill health but with the caveat that an absence insurance policy...

June takes listeners through a guided meditation to help relieve pain.  Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

June tells a mindful story about a King who learnt to live with his difficulties.  Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

June takes listeners through a guided meditation to explore difficulty Check out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here , and follow us on social media for regular updates!  X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram