Cheviot Learning Trust, a family of 18 schools across Northumberland, comprises two high schools, five middle schools, 10 first schools, and The Three Rivers Teaching School Hub – a centre of excellence for teacher development. Their purpose is to deliver excellent education for the benefit of all, and their mission is to develop all young people to have the opportunity to succeed. This is underpinned by the Trust’s core values of: 
Leaders and managers from all schools – including the CEO, COO and HR Director – were trained over two days to become Wellbeing Champions. The training focused on integrating staff wellbeing into the culture of the Trust and schools, equipping leaders with the tools to build resilience and support across all levels.
A Trust-wide charter was developed to communicate a unified commitment to employee wellbeing, ensuring a consistent approach across all schools.
During a Trust-wide CPD day, Still Human delivered an interactive session to all staff. This workshop provided practical tools for managing personal wellbeing and emphasised the collective responsibility of supporting colleagues.
To ensure sustained impact, Still Human facilitated online support sessions for Wellbeing Champions. These sessions focused on planning and reviewing their initiatives, ensuring their role continues to have a positive impact.
Recognising the unique pressures faced by school leaders, Still Human provided tailored sessions to address their needs and reinforce a culture of wellbeing throughout the Trust.
“Driven by our vision to deliver excellent education for all, we recognised the need to invest in our staff’s wellbeing. Partnering with Still Human, we’ve provided high quality training, developed a policy approach, and enhanced wellbeing systems. Every school now has a Wellbeing Lead, supported by a Wellbeing Charter, Code of Conduct, Staff Development Policy, and extensive resources to help staff feel well, connected and supported. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive – many said it was the best training they’ve had, with one Headteacher even practising stress management techniques on their commute!”