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Preventing sexism & sexual harassment

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The toolkit offers a comprehensive, whole-school approach to tackling gender-based discrimination and abuse. It provides practical guidance across five key themes, leadership, staff, students, curriculum, and community, and five threads including inclusion, interpersonal dynamics, and imagery. Designed to be flexible and adaptable, the toolkit encourages collective reflection and long-term cultural change. It includes resources such as videos, posters, PowerPoint presentations, and model policy clauses to support staff in creating safer, more respectful school environments.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Workload audit

Toolkits

The Workload Audit Tool is designed to help teachers and school staff assess and manage their workload effectively. It outlines clear expectations and limits across various areas such as lesson planning, marking, data collection, meetings, classroom observations, and administrative tasks. The tool emphasizes professional autonomy, protects planning and preparation time, and ensures that new policies are risk-assessed for workload impact. It also supports fair appraisal practices and encourages collaborative agreement on workplace policies, aiming to reduce unnecessary burdens and promote a healthier work-life balance for educators.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Stress model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Stress Policy aims to proactively manage workplace stress to reduce stress-related conditions among staff, thereby improving educational outcomes for students and ensuring a safer working environment. It serves as a guide for union representatives to negotiate effective employment policies that meet statutory requirements and union standards.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Model stress risk assessment for schools and colleges

Toolkits

The document serves as a model framework to help educational institutions identify and manage stress-related risks among staff. It emphasizes the importance of consulting union representatives during the assessment process and offers practical guidance to promote well-being and prevent work-related stress. Designed as an example of good practice, the assessment supports schools and colleges in creating healthier working environments through proactive risk management.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Violence and harassment Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Violence and assaults against staff in schools model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Policy on Violence and Assaults Against Staff provides a structured framework for schools to prevent and respond to workplace violence. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe working environment by setting clear expectations and procedures for handling incidents involving physical or verbal abuse. The accompanying Model Reporting Form is designed to document all instances of violence, threats, or abuse directed at school staff, including supply teachers and contractors, ensuring that such incidents are properly recorded and addressed

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2023
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Restarting professional communities and staff well-being

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The document "Genstart: Arbejdsfællesskaber og kollegial trivsel – Pjece om trivsel på arbejdspladsen" from the Danish Union of Teachers (Danmarks Lærerforening - DLF) focuses on rebuilding strong professional communities and promoting collegial wellbeing among teachers in the wake of disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers practical strategies for improving workplace relationships, fostering trust, and creating a supportive environment where teachers can thrive both personally and professionally. The guide emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility, open dialogue, and leadership that prioritizes mental health and collaboration in schools.

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Publisher
Danish Union of Teachers (DLF)
Country
Denmark
Year of publication
2021
Region
Europe
Topics
Leadership Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Peer relationships
Available in
Danish
Resource type
Downloadable file

Training of trainers toolkit on the ILO violence and harassment convention (No. 190) and recommendation (No. 206)

Toolkits

The toolkit provides guidance on implementing the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190) and Recommendation (No. 206). It includes practical resources for trainers, such as facilitator guides, activities workbooks, and detailed briefings on key issues. The toolkit aims to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and support unions in developing workplace policies, integrating violence and harassment into occupational safety and health management, and campaigning for the ratification of C190. It emphasizes the importance of gender-responsive approaches and collective bargaining to create safer, more inclusive workplaces.

The resources in Arabic and Turkish can be downloaded from the resource page in English.

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Publisher
Education International (EI)
Year of publication
2021
Topics
Safety Violence and harassment
Available in
English French Spanish, Castilian Arabic Turkish
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel
Specific communities
Women
Resource type
Downloadable file

Harassment and bullying: School model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Policy on Harassment and Bullying in Schools provides a framework for preventing and addressing inappropriate behavior among staff. It defines harassment and bullying clearly, outlines legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and sets expectations for training and employer responsibilities. The accompanying Checklist is a practical tool for NEU representatives to evaluate proposed school policies, ensuring they meet union standards and statutory requirements.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2020
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Mental health charter

Toolkits

The charter outlines key principles and strategies to promote mental wellbeing among school and college staff. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe workplace, providing support from colleagues and managers, ensuring fair and equal treatment, establishing clear procedures and roles, allowing personal and social time, and conducting stress risk assessments. The charter aims to integrate mental health considerations into the culture, organization, and management of educational institutions.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2019
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Respect Violence and harassment Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Researchers
Resource type
Downloadable file

Mental health and work-related stress toolkit

Toolkits

The NASUWT's Mental Health and Work-related Stress Toolkit is designed to support educators in managing and mitigating work-related stress, anxiety, and depression. It provides a comprehensive collection of resources, including links to model action plans, risk assessments, and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, the United Kingdom’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. The toolkit emphasizes the importance of treating mental health issues as workplace hazards, requiring risk assessments and proactive measures. It also offers support for immediate help and management conversations around mental health, aiming to create a healthier work environment for teachers.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2019
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Web page

Talking toolkit preventing work-related stress in schools

Toolkits

This toolkit provides practical guidance for school leaders to have simple and practical conversations with school employees about work-related stress. It includes models for illustration purposes, offering strategies for creating a supportive work environment, conducting risk assessments, and implementing effective stress management practices.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2018
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Downloadable file

It’s time to invest in student & educator well-being

Toolkits

This page provides a comprehensive hub of resources aimed at promoting safe, supportive, and health-conscious learning environments for both students and educators. It addresses key issues such as mental health, gun violence prevention, infection control, and healthy buildings, offering practical tools and strategies to tackle the root causes of school safety challenges.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA)
Country
United States of America
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Cross-cutting resource Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Safety Working conditions
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Web page

Social emotional learning training for teachers

Toolkits

The social emotional learning teachers (SEL) programme by UNESCO MGIEP is an online course designed to help educators integrate SEL into their professional practice. It equips teachers with practical tools to manage classrooms more effectively, reduce stress, and enhance their mental and emotional wellbeing. Grounded in neuroscience and pedagogy, the course promotes self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, aiming to foster healthier learning environments and prevent teacher burnout.

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Publisher
UNESCO MGIEP
Topics
Mental health Social emotional skills
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Web page