Digital Wellbeing Talks for Staff

Supporting pastoral care staff and teachers with the latest research in digital wellbeing

We live in a world where screens, messaging, group chats and online spaces are always present.

For pastoral and teaching staff, this adds new layers of learning and understanding.

Emotional overwhelm

Broken sleep cycles

Social pressure

Comparison and validation loops

Difficulty switching off

Pastoral care now includes the digital spaces students spend time in — often without proper guidance.

What These Talks Offer

A grounded, practical session to help staff:

  • Understand how digital life affects wellbeing, attention and emotional regulation
  • Feel more confident opening conversations without conflict
  • Learn simple ways to support healthy habits in daily school life
  • Build language and relational frameworks that feel natural and doable

Banning devices isn't going to work on it's own, we need to understand the impact our digital use has on growing minds and bodies and give our young people the agency to understand this themselves, in order to thrive in the digital age and make better choices that last them a lifetime.

Katie delivered a thought provoking and impactful session on digital wellbeing to a range of pastoral staff at Sherborne School. Her talk gave staff the right knowledge and tools to explore an ever growing issue amongst young people. Her content was up to date and expertly executed and those who attended felt more empowered to have good conversations about their digital habits. 

Nikola Bowerman, Head of Pupil Wellbeing, Sherborne School

Key Themes We Explore

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Digital use and students wellbeing

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How persuasive design keeps them scrolling

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The role of sleep and overstimulation in mood & focus

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Spotting early signs of digital strain

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Gentle ways to create digital balance inside school & out

What Staff Will Leave With

A shared language for talking about digital habits

Confidence to respond rather than react

Somatic and nervous-system resets they can use with students based in neuroscience.

Small, repeatable practices that shift culture over time

Simple tools. Real conversations. Sustainable change.

Who This Is For

  • Matrons / House Parents
  • Pastoral Leads
  • Teachers supporting student wellbeing
  • Safeguarding & Mental Health Teams
  • SLT shaping digital culture in school

Works well as:

  • Whole-staff CPD
  • Pastoral team training
  • Conference session

Format & Delivery

60 or 90 minute keynote

In-person or online

Reflection prompts + practical guidance included

Optional follow-up sessions & student workshops available

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Check availability for your school or pastoral team.

A short call to see if the talk is a good fit for your staff and schedule.