Spotlight: The Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP)

The Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP) has embedded student and staff well-being into the core of its PGCE programmes since their introduction in 2020 and 2022. Emerging from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the partnership developed a safe, inclusive learning environment through initiatives like ‘Well-being Wednesdays’ and carefully designed calendars of events. Students benefit from an early programme start and strategic resources such as observation classrooms and specialist labs, easing transitions and boosting confidence. Relationships are at the heart of the approach, with Practice and Theory days fostering dialogue among students, tutors, and schools. Support continues through placements, with mentor engagement, drop-in sessions, and tailored interventions maintaining strong community connections. Students’ mental health is further supported through creative practices including mindfulness and well-being dogs, while academic well-being is strengthened by formative feedback and opportunities to revise final assignments.

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