Psychological Safety: ACTION (Part 1)

In this episode, Gail Markin, Caroline Picard, and Jade Garratt from Psych Safety, a seasoned educator and expert in psychological safety discuss the critical role of implementing action to build psychological safety in education. Jade, who has extensive experience in teaching, leadership, and organizational development, shares her passion and specific techniques for fostering environments where individuals feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear of judgment.

Everyone in a school, not just leaders, plays a role in creating a culture of psychological safety in education. The conversation acknowledges that teachers often create safe environments intuitively in classrooms, but that it is more challenging to establish such safety within educational institutions and workplaces. Jade highlights the fragile nature of psychological safety—how it takes time to build but can be easily destroyed by overwork, stress, and high expectations. The good news is that it can also be protected and fostered with communication and collaboration. The conversation moves to practical steps and the challenges educators face in creating environments where it is “safe to fail." Throughout the episode, Jade's passion for her work and her dedication to making teaching a more sustainable, fulfilling profession shines through.