Senior Mental Health Lead Training

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Unlock the full potential of your school community by joining our DfE quality-assured Practising as a Trauma Informed Mental Health Lead (SMHL150) and becoming a certified lead.
“Creating schools, services & systems that make the difference for children, young people and their families"
This course is meticulously designed to equip senior leads with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to implement an effective whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Overseen by Dr Lisa Cherry, the course has been written and will be led by, Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker (learn more here). This programme will provide you with a solution-focused toolkit, the knowledge, confidence and expertise to transform your school’s mental health.

This comprehensive training course covers essential areas such as mental health policy development, creating a mentally healthy school culture, identifying and supporting students with mental health needs, and promoting staff well-being. You will gain practical tools and strategies to enhance your school's mental health provision and create a positive, inclusive environment for all.
Jessica's ability to connect with the group on a deep and meaningful level was truly remarkable. Her compassionate approach, combined with her profound understanding of mental health, has made a significant impact on my work going forward.

Delegate

London

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Role as a Senior Mental Health Lead

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your school? This programme
incorporates training, coaching and mentoring to enable you to: 
Enhance your Knowledge and Skills
Gain in-depth understanding of mental health issues affecting students and staff. Learn evidence-based strategies to support mental well-being and improve overall school performance.
Improve Student Outcomes
By implementing effective mental health strategies, you can help students achieve better academic and social outcomes. A supportive mental health environment promotes engagement, attendance, and academic success. Maslow before Bloom!
Professional Development
Enhance your leadership skills and career prospects. The course provides valuable CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities, boosting your professional credentials and expertise in mental health leadership.
Supportive Community
Join a network of like-minded professionals dedicated to improving mental health in educational settings. Share best practices, experiences, and resources to continuously improve your school's mental health provision.
Tailored Learning
The course is designed to meet the specific needs of your school. Through expert coaching, you will receive personalised support and guidance to address the unique challenges and opportunities within your educational setting.
Positive School Culture
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture where mental health and well-being are prioritised. A supportive environment enhances staff morale, reduces absenteeism, and promotes a healthy, productive school community.
Empowerment and Confidence
Feel empowered to take proactive steps in addressing mental health issues. Build confidence in your ability to lead and advocate for mental health initiatives that benefit the entire school community.
Can I just take this opportunity to say it was a pleasure doing the course with Gemma. I have learnt so much and really enjoyed our working group. I am excited to continue my role as Senior Mental health Lead at our school and have gained so much from the course.

Delegate

Manchester
Course Structure
We enable you to meet the DfE’s 8 Learning Outcomes for Senior Mental Health Leads whilst also ensuring that your school’s mental health strategy is underpinned by the 6 Principles of Trauma Informed Practice (safety, trust and transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, voice & choice and cultural issues).  

The course will help you to draw on the principles of trauma informed practice, and develop the model of ‘realise, recognise, respond and resist.’ How?
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These elements will ensure a holistic, trauma-informed approach to mental health in educational settings.

Together, we will delve into the current challenges that you may encounter when implementing whole-school  approaches; equipping you with practical strategies that can be readily applied to overcome these challenges.

With the increasing complexity of mental health needs in young people, we will consider how to respond to this sustainably and effectively by preventing harm and seeking to mitigate it when it has already happened. 

You will be supported to understand the policy and research context, how to promote belonging, respond to diverse needs, how to make effective use of partnership working in a way that is safe, supportive and creates encouraging environments.

Day 1 Outline

Creating a nurturing, trauma-informed school ethos and environment
Break
Implementing a trauma-informed approach to staff wellbeing
How to create a staff wellbeing policy
Lunch
Being the adult a young person needs
Creating a School Mental Health Policy
Break
Considering a strategic change approach that fits your leadership style
Break
Wrap up session

Day 2 Outline

Reviewing policies and action plans
Mental Wellbeing and how to monitor it
Break
Trauma Informed Strategies to promote mental wellbeing
Partnership working
Lunch
Student Voice
Engaging with 
families, 
parents and carers
Break
Planning Long Term 
change and next steps
DATES

24th October and 5th February online SOLD OUT
4th December and 12th March online SOLD OUT
13th March and 11th June online LIMITED SPACES
MORE DATES TO BE RELEASED. BLOCK BOOKINGS TAKEN. TARGETED AREA BOOKINGS TAKEN.
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Don't miss this opportunity to become a certified Senior Mental Health Lead and drive positive change in your school. Enrol today and take the first step towards creating a mentally healthy educational environment.


£750 plus VAT
2 Full Days Online Training

For more information and to register for the course contact:
lyndsay@ticservicesltd.com

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