SupplyWell’s 10 Questions for Patrick Ottley-O’Connor covered an array of fantastic topics including his journey in education, thoughts on Teacher Wellbeing, and the importance of allyship towards grassroots groups such as #WomensEd. Patrick also gives some examples of #teacher5aday and how we can create a great culture of wellbeing in schools! Watch the video below.
1) What can you tell us about what you do and your experience in education? 00:01
2) What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting your journey working in schools? 02:02
3) What advice would you give people who feel that imposter syndrome now as teachers? 04:30
4) What is something you are passionate to encourage within schools and teaching? 05:54
5) What kinds of coping mechanisms did you utilise when you had to make those difficult decisions? 18:16
6) What do you think of the pressures faced by school leaders, including challenges during the pandemic? 24:32
7) What tips do you have for school leaders and teachers in looking after their wellbeing? 34:09
8) Over half of teachers have considered leaving the profession due to mental well- being reasons (According to 2017 YouGov & Education Support Partnership Survey), does this statistic surprise you? What can be done to help keep teachers in schools? 41:05
9) What exciting things do you have coming up? 49:06
10) Bonus question, how is Hurricane the tortoise? 54:36
11) In delivering a parting message for everyone, what would it be? 56:51
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