Menopause Education, Strategy and Support for Schools
"If you’ve ever wondered why a dedicated teacher can suddenly start to struggle, or why there are so few female teachers over 55, it might be time to start thinking about menopause."
Helen Clare helps schools understand, support and thrive.
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Supportive, expert guidance that helps schools do menopause well
Menopause in Schools exists to help education settings understand and support colleagues through perimenopause and menopause. It’s for headteachers, senior leaders, HR and wellbeing leads, and every member of staff who wants a kinder, more informed workplace.
SERVICES & RESOURCES
Training and support, built for schools
Every session is practical, evidence-informed, and tailored to the realities of school life; choose the format that fits your setting.
Favourite Fixes
Information, Awareness & Understanding
I hour presentation including questions and discussion
Do you need colleagues to understand what’s going on and to empathise with staff in perimenopause and menopause?
£140
Menopause in Schools SOS (Sort out Stuff!) £200
Workshop for staff affected by Perimenopause and Menopause (90 minutes)
Do you have a group of staff who are dealing with perimenopause or menopause, some of whom may be really struggling? Do you want them to be able to help themselves and support each other.
£200
Menopause Champion Training
1 hour self-taught online, 1 hour Face to Face or Zoom
Train members of staff so that they can lead on menopause within the school and offer ongoing support, signposting and advocacy.
£150 + £50 per person
Plot a Path through the Menopause Maze
75 minute 1:1 Menopause Mentoring Session
Have a member of staff who is really struggling with perimenopause or menopause and needs help to get on the right path?
£160
Menopause Survivors Club
12 hours group menopause mentoring for 4-12 women
An opportunity for a group of women to come to a better understanding of what is going on with their bodies and brains and what their options are
£1800
Supporting Your Menopause Action Plan
Menopause Training for Heads and SLT
90 minutes to 2 hours, online or face to face
Need to do some proper thinking together and work out how your school is going to tackle menopause, talk about menopause, create a menopause friendly culture and translate that into real and useful action?
£350
Menopause Training for School Leaders and Team Managers
60-90 minutes, online or face to face
Need your managers who are on the front line dealing with colleagues struggling with perimenopause and menopause to be confident navigating difficult situations and to be able to offer appropriate support?
£200
Individual Risk Assessments and Reasonable Adjustments
Workshop
Are your staff worried about being asked to provide reasonable adjustments. Is there doubt over what reasonable is? How should they go ahead?
£200
Setting up a Support Group
Peer support is one of the most effective ways of helping staff deal with perimenopause and menopause. This workshop helps the school set up a group that works and keeps on working without exhausting anyone.
£200
Menopause in Schools – Generalised Risk Assessment
Let’s find out how perimenopause and menopause are specifically affecting your staff. What are the risks to their health and safety and how do we mitigate them?
£800
Menopause in schools - Menopause Policy Drafting
This usually follows the Generalised Risk Assessment but can be done as a stand alone element if you already have the key background information.
£800
Menopause Policy Mentoring
One hour session plus email follow up
A one hour one to one session for a nominated member of staff or group of staff
£300
Three ways to mess up a menopause policy
Trusted by schools across the UK
Helen’s session was warm, expert and completely non-judgemental. Our staff finally felt able to talk about something that had been affecting them for years.
Practical, evidence-based and genuinely engaging. It changed how we think about supporting colleagues across the whole school.
The Menopause Champion training gave me the confidence and tools to actually make a difference for my colleagues.
1 in 10 women leave work due to menopause
Delivered face to face or online
Bespoke to your school’s needs
Why menopause support matters in schools
Break the silence
Open, judgement-free conversations that help staff feel seen, understood and supported.
Retain great teachers
Reduce unexplained absence and prevent experienced female staff from leaving the profession.
A culture of care
Build an inclusive workplace where wellbeing and women’s health are taken seriously.
Practical, expert-led
Evidence-informed guidance tailored to the real challenges of a school environment.
Helen Clare
Menopause educator & trainer
FAQ
Common questions
Who are these sessions for?
Sessions are designed for all school staff—teaching and support—as well as school leaders and designated wellbeing or menopause champions.
Can sessions be delivered online?
Yes. Every session can be delivered online, in person, or as a blend of both—whatever works best for your school’s schedule.
Is publishing a Menopause Action Plan mandatory?
From Spring 2027 it will be for UK employers with 250+ staff. This is contained in the 2025 Employmenrt Rights Act.
Do you offer 1:1 support?
Yes. I have a range of offers for both groups and individuals.
Ready to support your staff through menopause?
Get in touch to talk through what your school needs—whether that’s an all-staff presentation, champion training or leadership support.