Taking Time for Mental Health
CEO Thought of the Week
Dear Colleagues,
I hope this email finds you well and that you’ve had a great week.
As you may know, next week is Children's Mental Health Week, a national campaign that aims to raise awareness and support for the mental health and well-being of children and young people. This year's theme is "My Voice Matters", which encourages children to explore how they can cultivate meaningful connections and express themselves in their lives to support their mental health and well-being.
At Infinity Academies Trust, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for our children, where they can learn, grow, and express themselves freely. But we cannot support Children’s Mental Health if we don’t prioritise our own first. You are central to enabling all our children to have a positive experience of school but as they say, “you have to put on your own oxygen mask first!” We must recognise the importance of looking after our own mental health and well-being.
That is why I am writing to you today to remind you of the resources and services that are available to you as part of our Trust through supportive colleagues and our Employee well-being programme. It is well worth checking out all that Education Support has to offer by visiting their website : Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff Many of your colleagues have accessed this service for a range of guidance and advice completely unrelated to their role; be that a house move, financial information or support with bereavement or separation. We all face tough times, and this is a great starting point for seeking help.
I also encourage you to take some time this week to do something that makes you happy, whether it is reading a book, listening to music, meditating, or anything else that brings you joy. Remember, you are not alone, and you deserve to be well.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students and our trust. You are making a difference every day, and I am proud to have you on our team.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or your line manager if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Best Wishes
Gavin