Caring for educators, caring for our communities

Welcome to the Education International hub dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of teachers and education support personnel (ESP) around the world. Developed in partnership with MGEN, this hub reflects our collective commitment to place education workers’ health and well-being at the centre of the global education agenda, as outlined in our 10th World Congress resolution “ Teacher and ESP well-being and mental health: vital for quality education”.

Whether you are looking for good practices, strategies, or inspiration, this hub is designed to empower unions and education communities to foster healthier, more supportive environments for teachers and education support personnel worldwide.

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This hub is intended as a tool for sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources. EI member organisations are invited to contribute by sharing the resources they have developed on the health and well-being of education personnel.
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This is an innovative, modular suite of 29 interactive online learning modules designed to promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace. Covering a wide range of topics from risk assessment to emergency response and workplace ergonomics, the EOSH package is accessible across devices and adaptable to various sectors and audiences. It offers customizable training solutions for employers’ organizations and other entities.

Open resource in English

Publisher: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Topics: Safety Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Online ressource

"Checklista vid arbetsmiljöproblem": The guide from Sveriges Lärare provides a checklist for identifying and addressing workplace environment issues in educational settings. It covers various aspects such as physical conditions, psychosocial factors, and organizational aspects that can affect teachers' health and wellbeing. The checklist aims to help educators and school administrators systematically evaluate and improve their work environment to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere for both staff and students.

Open resource in Swedish

Publisher: Swedish Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Sweden

Region: Europe
Topics: Safety Working conditions
Available in: Swedish
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type: Web page

"Spørsmål og svar: Vold og trusler om vold": The page from the union Utdanningsforbundet provides information on violence and threats in the workplace. It defines various types of violence, including physical, psychological, and sexual, and outlines the responsibilities of employers to assess risks, provide necessary training, and implement preventive measures.

Open resource in Norwegian

Publisher: Union of Education Norway (UEN)
Country: Norway

Region: Europe
Topics: Physical health Safety Violence and harassment
Available in: Norwegian
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type: Web page

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The New Training Package on Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)

Checklist for workplace environment problems

Questions and answers: Violence and threats of violence