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Gemma Scotcher

@gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social
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Director of Communications & Public Affairs at Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social Mental health nerd. Wild swimmer.

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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
In at #ASCL2026 in Liverpool - live this city! Join me for my workshop on burnout prevention on Saturday at 12.25 in room 13 (How to stay well when the work’s never done) And find us at stand 91 for a chat about our supervision, employee assistance, research and workshop offerings.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Really helpful episode!
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Both me and my much smarter colleague got 2/5 schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-quiz-...
schoolsweek.co.uk
Ofsted quiz: Can you spot a ‘strong’ rating from a ‘secure’ one?
Ofsted's proposed 'toolkits' have been criticised as being too unclear - but do they make sense?
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Please excuse the ancient gel mani
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Really recommend (and enjoyed!) this book. Possibly helpful for any leaders who need to gather colleagues to generate ideas, problem solve or otherwise think collectively. It has a section on creating a sense of ease 💜 so important - false urgency kills thought
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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
It’s time for change. We need to act now. Email your local MP using our quick online tool and get Government to sit up and listen and end the teacher mental health crisis. Just two minutes of your time, to create lasting change to thousands of educators. buff.ly/3VqfnUS #EduSky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
It’s fabulous!
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
She asked if you’ve got any cheese? 🧀
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Wellbeing absences can demonstrate a shift towards healthier cultures that take a preventative approach. Who wants a culture where pushing through and burning out is championed? #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Oh yes! Absolutely incredible 😍
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Perfectionism is very common among educators. When we talk about wellbeing habits, we really don’t want it to become another thing to shame yourself with, or an extra ‘to-do’ item. Give yourself grace, and find your own path. Even if there’s mistakes along the way. #edusky #mentalhealth
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Lots of chat about relationships with parents today, due to the Index findings. If you’re interested in practical advice on improving how you work with parents, we have the webinar for you. Sign up here: ow.ly/IHgp50U1bNl #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Thanks for sharing Roxanne
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James Zuccollo @jzuccollo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index from @edsupportuk.bsky.social illustrates the lack of support schools get from other agencies. Is it any wonder school staff are feeling under increasing pressure? www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Our CEO, Sinead Mc Brearty on how the staff attrition crisis is being fed by a disconnection from purpose. Staff want to feel like they’re making a difference but challenges in the system can make that feel impossible. #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Paul Whiteman of the NAHT: “[The Teacher Wellbeing Index] serves as a stark reminder of the scale of the task the new government faces when it comes to making teaching an attractive profession once again.”
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
The eighth Teacher Wellbeing Index is here. - pupil and parent behaviour is challenging - public services are not able to provide enough support - this affects teacher and staff morale, and ability to switch off at night We need a retention strategy that takes this picture seriously #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A lovely dinner party with pals, ending with…. Oh how my late thirties are different to my late twenties! #coldwatertherapy
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Interesting comparison of health and education in terms of Govt’s approach to reform. www.progressivebritain.org/the-unnotice...
progressivebritain.org
The Unnoticed Battle for the Future of Labour's Public Sector Reform Agenda - Progressive Britain
The Government are delivering much needed public service reform, Ed Dorrell analyses how different key Cabinet members are approaching this task.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Yes, this is it! It’s not an either or. No one does their best work when they are emotionally depleted, and the kids lose out when teachers are burned out. Follow @edsupportuk.bsky.social tomorrow for the launch of our eighth Teacher Wellbeing Index #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
TEACHER WELLBEING INDEX 2024 It’s dropping on Wednesday 20 November. What do you think it will say? #edusky #teacherwellbeing
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Great to see this being acknowledged by Govt. We’ve long seen child poverty and under-funded CYP mental health and social services take a real emotional toll on school staff. Staff burnout or leave and CYP pay a high price. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
tes.com
Phillipson: Pupil poverty comes at a ‘personal cost’ to school staff
Coping with the effects of societal failure means school staff are less able to focus on children’s academic outcomes, says education secretary Bridget Phillipson
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
The @edsupportuk.bsky.social team is busy getting the 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index ready for release in November. It will be our eighth year of the Index. Any predications on what it will say? #Edusky #teacherwellbeing
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
Does anyone know any Headteacher or school staff networks in the North East? I’d love to run some sessions in ‘Boro / Hartlepool / Durham / Newcastle Drop me a line if you do! #teacherwellbeing #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
Looking forward to chatting to Leeds Headteachers Association about staff wellbeing today. And Rochdale Secondary Headteachers tomorrow. We’ll cover self-care, community care & culture creation. All vitally important for staying well while doing purposeful work in a challenging system. #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
The @edsupportuk.bsky.social team has curated a selection of fantastic resources for education staff on World Mental Health Day. If you’re not doing well today, can you ask for help? If you are doing well today, can you offer someone else help? #selfcare #communitycare #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
Education staff have told us repeatedly that they want to feel more confident holding space for tough classroom conversations that arise due to global conflicts and cultural divides. If this resonated with you, join us on 16 Oct. #edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2024
That first point is such a good one! How did we get to a place where the joy of learning has been wrung out of a generation?!
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2024
It can feel daunting to ask about suicidal thoughts and feelings. But asking about them doesn’t plant the idea. Often it can offer people relief that their distress is recognised. #suicideprevention #Edusky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2024
Govt. needs a clear plan on teacher mental health and wellbeing @edsupportuk.bsky.social on World Suicide Prevention Day #EduSky www.tes.com/magazine/new...
tes.com
Ministers ‘need clear strategy for teacher mental health’
The teacher wellbeing charity Education Support identified a record number of callers to its helpline as being at risk of suicide in the past quarter
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Out of office until 10 September. Making up for always having my birthday in the first week of Autumn Term. Wishing you all a good return to the classroom, lecture hall, staffroom or Zoom room! #EduSky
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
This was a tough read today. I’m a Samaritans listening volunteer. I find it tough to field so many calls from people who’ve fallen through the cracks of public services. This needs to be a Govt. priority.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Education Support has made the leap to Blue Sky! Please give us a follow for the latest on our research (the Teacher Wellbeing Index is coming in Autumn) and lots of mental health and wellbeing resources. #EduSky
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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 28/08/2024
Please repost: (prompted by a post I saw yesterday) what are the top five challenges facing ethnic minority teachers in the sector? #EDUSky #UKEd #EdChat
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2024
This report might be helpful www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
educationsupport.org.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ethnic Minority Teachers
This report set out to understand how the wellbeing of ethnic minority educators compared with the wider population.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
Hi 👋🏼
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
We hear about lack of flexibility all the time and in our research report on middle leaders there were HoDs etc saying “I will leave rather than go into leadership because it’s not compatible with family life”
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
Loads of questions about winter fuel payments, with responses always circling back to the £22bn black hole.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
Warns the Budget will be painful but name checks big villains - water regulators and non-doms - as targets. And “Those with the broadest shoulders should bear the biggest burden”
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
Kier Starmer’s speech didn’t reference education despite many references to public services. He’s not the world’s strongest orator but definitely most engaging when he lets authentic glimpses of frustration slip through.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Such a great vibe on a Sunday 🤩
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
So grim the way that’s outlined straight after the accommodations for the gifted. Says so much about what’s important to the school (which is system-driven ofc) and very naive to think gifted can’t be SEN too.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Maur Park? Heaven 😍
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
Congratulations! Love the view from the desk too.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
I’m so pleased to see how popular my post about Education Support’s helpline has been. You can download the poster, to stick it up in the staff room or loos here: www.educationsupport.org.uk/get-help/hel... 08000 562 561 24/7, free, confidential and you’ll speak to a qualified counsellor #EduSky
educationsupport.org.uk
Education Support helpline offers free, confidential support for teachers and education staff
The Education Support helpline is available 24/7 for everyone working in education including teachers, support staff, lecturers, administrators and teaching assistants.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Check out this brilliant online festival by @excitingteacher.bsky.social raising money for Education Support. Thank you, Channon! #EduSky #teacherwellbeing
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Thank you Kate! We really appreciate it. You’ll be helping to keep our helpline open for those who need it.
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Gemma Scotcher @gemmaedsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Good luck today everyone. Celebrate the wins and be kind to yourself about the rest 💜 #EduSky #GCSEresults
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