This inspiring, practical, two-hour CPD session is designed to empower teaching staff how to embed resilience and wellbeing across your school.

Who is this session for?

This session is ideal for:

• Anyone passionate about supporting student wellbeing
• Careers Leaders
• Classroom teachers
• Pastoral and SEND leads
• SLT and curriculum coordinators

Aim of the CPD session

Our aim is to help schools create a culture where every student – and every staff member – feels capable, supported, and ready to thrive.

What you will learn 

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the science behind resilience and why timing matters
• Discover teachable skills like emotional regulation, goal-setting, and growth mindset
• Explore evidence-based frameworks. Our CPD draws on trusted, evidence-based approaches—such as Social & Emotional Learning (Education Endowment Foundation), NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing, Growth Mindset, and the 4Cs of Mental Toughness 
• Take away a ready-to-use toolkit of strategies for classroom, tutor time, and whole-school approaches

We aim to give you the tools to:

• Embed resilience and wellbeing strategies across the curriculum
• Support staff and student mental health
• Engage parents and carers in resilience-building

Your course leaders

The session will be led by Paul Williams and Kath Wyke, with more than 20 years’ frontline expertise in mainstream and specialist education settings.

Learn more about Paul and Kath: Meet our Team – Career Connect

How we will deliver your session

This is a 2-hour interactive CPD session, delivered online via MS Teams (one place per booking).

It includes activities, discussion prompts, and real-life scenarios to deepen understanding..

What makes this CPD session unique?

• Delivered by our careers and coaching experts, with frontline experience in mainstream and specialist 
• Built on trusted frameworks: including Social & Emotional Learning (Education Endowment Foundation), NHS, Growth Mindset, Mental Toughness
• We understand resilient schools start with resilient staff. This session includes practical strategies for teacher wellbeing, informed by City & Guilds guidance
• You’ll get access to ready-to-use resources, to help you deliver immediate impact in your school setting. Including a practical toolkit of strategies, discussion prompts, and planning templates. Slides from the session will also be sent out.

Is this session suitable for primary schools?

Yes, strategies can be adapted for different age groups.