Helen Kelly 
School Leaders Matter 
Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress, and Improving Wellbeing

This book outlines practical steps that both government and schools can implement to significantly reduce the demands placed upon school leaders. It also provides highly effective tools and strategies to enable school leaders to reflect upon and improve their own wellbeing.

Packed full of research-led approaches this book:

• Examines school leader burnout, what causes it, how to recognise it, and how to prevent it



• Reflects on why school leaders fail to prioritise their own needs and how this can be addressed



• Provides a comprehensive framework for schools to support leader thriving and resilience



• Shares effective, evidence-based coping strategies for leaders.

This is a must-read book for all school leaders and those looking to support and improve school leader wellbeing.