College bosses pledge to support employees mental health
A Leicestershire college has pledged to support its employee’s mental health under a new government scheme.
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has made a formal commitment to supporting the well-being of its employees as part of a national scheme run by the Department for Education. The education sector created the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter to highlight staff well-being and enable schools and colleges to commit to their strategies.
Marion Plant, OBE FCGI, Principal and Chief Executive of NWSLC, said: “We are delighted to be joining schools and colleges from across the country to support this initiative.
“NWSLC is a caring employer that looks after its employees, and we are proud of the strategy that we already have in place to support mental health and well-being.”
The charter is a declaration to protect, promote and enhance the well-being and mental health of those working in state education.
It set out principles of shared understanding of the meaning and importance of well-being.
NWSLC employs over 700 people, including 200 teaching staff across seven campuses and supports around 8,000 students in apprenticeships, higher education, professional courses, and distance learning.
NWSLC has committed to the charter as part of its ambition to support its employees’ mental and physical health.
It includes a range of activities, including sessions on menopause, diabetes risk, mindfulness, and opportunities to get active.
Nicola Morrison, Executive Director - People and Commercial at NWSLC, said: “We aspire to be an employer of choice, creating a culture and work environment that makes the college a great place to work.
“It includes investing in our people, celebrating success, giving our people the tools and resources to be knowledgeable, healthy, and engaged, and valuing individual and collective contribution.
“We strive to promote positive mental health culture because we appreciate that our workforce is our greatest asset.”