Well-being Support

Well-being is embedded in the structure of the programme through weekly mentor meetings, regular review points, and access to professional tutors who provide both academic and pastoral guidance. Trainees are also supported through trained Mental Health First Aiders, signposting to external counselling services, and clear and confidential routes for raising concerns. Alongside this, mental health awareness and resilience strategies are integrated into core training so that trainees develop practical approaches to managing workload, stress and professional growth.

Our curriculum and programme design also actively promote sustainable working practices. Teaching responsibilities are introduced gradually across the year, protected time is provided for planning and reflection, and trainees are given practical tools, resources and templates to reduce unnecessary workload. A strong sense of community is fostered through collaborative training sessions, peer support networks and trainee Well-being Representatives who help organise activities and gather feedback. Together, these structures ensure trainees feel valued, supported and included as members of both their placement schools and the wider Vantage community, enabling them to develop resilience, confidence and a strong professional identity as they progress into their teaching careers.

Well-being Portal

The journey into teaching is exciting, challenging, and transformative - and wellbeing is at the heart of it all. The Vantage Well-being Portal is a dedicated space for trainee support throughout the training year with guidance, resources, and practical tools designed to help trainees stay balanced, confident, and connected.  

Professional growth matters. Well-being matters.  Click on the link above to enter the space.  

Well-being Charter

Our Commitments as a Community

1. We prioritise well-being – We recognise that professional excellence depends on personal health and emotional resilience.
2. We communicate openly and safely – Trainees, mentors, and staff share concerns, challenges, and successes in a supportive environment.
3. We work sustainably – Planning, marking, and lesson preparation are managed with realistic expectations and protected time.
4. We act inclusively – Everyone’s individual needs, circumstances, and diversity are respected and accommodated.
5. We learn together – Peer support, collaboration, and shared problem-solving are embedded in our training culture.
6. We embrace professional identity – Trainees are treated as teachers, developing responsibility, integrity, and confidence in the profession.
7. We respond proactively – Trainee Well-being Representatives and mentors help identify challenges early and connect peers to practical support and resources.
8. We celebrate achievements – Successes, progress, and contributions to school life and the cohort community are recognised and valued.

Trainees’ Rights and Support

• To access well-being resources and support confidentially.
• To have workload and placement responsibilities managed reasonably.
• To participate in well-being initiatives led by peers and the VNHTT team.
• To feel valued as a member of the school and VNHTT community.

Trainees’ Responsibilities

• To take an active role in their own well-being.
• To engage respectfully and professionally with peers, mentors and staff.
• To communicate concerns promptly and appropriately.
• To support peers where possible through positive actions, peer mentoring and Well-being Representative initiatives.

Concerns Form

Vantage North Humber Teacher Training is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all trainees, staff and partners. This form allows trainees, mentors, staff or other stakeholders to raise a concern about any issue relating to:

• Well-being
• Safeguarding or safety
• Professional conduct
• Training provision
• Behaviour, relationships or support

Concerns may relate to yourself, another person, or the wider training environment.

All concerns will be taken seriously and handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with Vantage North Humber policies and procedures. Your anonymity will be protected as far as possible, if you make clear that is important. 

All Vantage policies (e.g. Complaints; Dignity and Respect policy; Equality policy; Online safety policy; Whistle-blowing policy etc) are available on this website here

IMPORTANT!

• If you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm, please contact emergency services or the Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately before completing this form.
• If the concern relates in any way to the safeguarding of pupil(s), please contact the school DSL and follow the school’s safeguarding procedure NOT this form, unless it is related to an allegation or incident involving a Vantage trainee or anyone connected with Vantage.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE FORM. When you submit the form, an automatic notification will be sent to Nikki Hawxwell, Operations Manager, who will direct your concern to the appropriate member of the Vantage Leadership Team.