Samantha O’Sullivan’s research finds that teacher wellbeing is found in authentic recognition of their work, appropriate CPD, time to do the job well, good colleague relationships, and autonomy to make decisions for themselves.
In other words, all things that leaders can influence for the better.
Good leadership is what's supporting wellbeing... The core, the centre of it, is a culture of good strong leadership.
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We speak to Early Career Teachers, mentors and participants at all levels of the UCL Early Career Teacher Development programme.
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Children's sleep routines: bedtimes, dreams and how sleep affects mood and school
10-year-old Sofia hosts a friendly conversation with her guest Shania, a 9-year-old from Mumbai, about what sleep looks like in their day-to-day lives.
16 Mar 2026
Sleep, memory and academic performance
Practical routines for school students.
13 Mar 2026
Being and staying curious
Chloe Morgan and David O'Connell share their journeys to becoming UCL advanced facilitators.
13 Mar 2026