Schools and trusts are being asked to do more with less, while staff wellbeing is under real pressure. Recent UK data shows 78% of education staff report stress, and almost 1 in 3 teachers are considering leaving the profession within 12 months. In England, around 9% of teachers left the state sector in 2023/24, with many leaving within their first five years.

At Smile Box, we help MATs, schools and colleges create meaningful moments of recognition through branded wellbeing boxes, staff-room sharer boxes and awareness campaign support. Small gestures can help people feel seen, valued and appreciated.