Are you a mental health lead who wants the skills, confidence and support you need to lead a whole school approach and make a real difference to the wellbeing of staff and pupils?
The DfE are offering grants so that schools can access training for their Mental Health Leads from approved providers.
As one of these quality assured providers, we can offer fully funded places on our programme, which provides 7 hours of training for the Senior Mental Health Lead, along with 12 months of ongoing support for the whole team (up to 10 members of staff in total).
Our programme increases the confidence and expertise of senior mental health leads enabling them to create a cohesive and effective team which supports strategic change.
As a result, staff and students are mentally healthier and feel supported, leading to improved attendance, behaviour and progress.
The Connect Senior Lead Training
- 1 hour introductory webinar - meet us and connect with your support network in a live online session.
- 10 x 30 minute training videos - two videos are released each month so that you can work through the units at your convenience and embed new knowledge into the day to day practice in your school.
- 2 x 30 minute 1:1 strategy coaching sessions - the programme ends with two coaching calls to help you implement your learning and lead long term, strategic change to improve the mental health provision in your school.
We also include a complimentary 12 month membership, which allows up to 10 members of staff from your school to access half termly training and networking sessions and receive termly resource packs to support mental health and wellbeing.
Book now for £595The Full Four Wings
In addition to the Connect Senior Lead Training, this package also provides you with:
- Our Four Wing Audit at the beginning of the programme. This will to evaluate your current mental health provision in each of the 8 key principles outlined by the DfE for promoting the mental health of children and young people and provide you with a comprehensive report.
- A second Four Wing Audit at the end of the programme, with a second detailed report, allowing you to see the impact of the changes you've made.
- A suite of ten minute training videos for both staff and parents, allowing you to disseminate the key information from the training in a bitesize format, either in staff training sessions, parent information sessions, or as a resource for your website.
Our programme equips leaders with what they need to embed mental health policy and practice in a way that is impactful and sustainable.
Our 35+ years of experience has enabled us to design a programme that offers mental health leads a blueprint for the effective creation of a progressive mental health culture.
The online units are released monthly over a five month period so that learning can be embedded and applied. Leads are supported in designing solutions for persistent challenges around mental health, to identify and address gaps in provision, and to create a positive culture.
Book today and we'll offer you a FREE place on our First Aid for Mental Health (Supporting Learners) course, worth £129!
Our Flying Start webinar (available each month) introduces you to the programme and Claire & Rachael are on-hand to answer any questions and provide support.
Our 5 core units are divided into 10 x 30 minute videos for you to access at your convenience. They cover:
Leadership and management; Staff development; Creating an ethos and environment; Identifying needs and monitoring impact of interventions; Targeted support and appropriate referrals.
After the core units, you have 2 x 1:1 strategy coaching sessions (30 minutes each) where you're provided with a safe space to discuss your approach to the role, your goals and explore possible actions to implement your strategic vision.
For the whole mental health team - regular updates, training & networking, team workshops and support packs.
6 x 1 hour optional training and networking sessions available plus online support
Meet fellow leads and mental health teams from other schools and colleges
Regular team workshops: discuss dilemmas you might face in school to establish your values as a team and a common approach for dealing with difficult situations.
We'll send you emails summarising the latest research and developments around mental health, giving the lowdown on government policies and what's being reported in the media about mental health and wellbeing in education. We'll also keep these updates in a library on your membership platform - so they're there, online, all in one place whenever you need to access the information.
Usually, a training session with us would cost at least £129. As a part of your membership, we're offering SIX training and networking sessions throughout the year. You'll be able to vote for your training preference and we'll balance our evidence based input with the opportunity to discuss issues with colleagues from other schools and colleges nationwide - giving you access to a vast array of expertise. All sessions are online and after the school day for your convenience.
We have a wealth of resources available to help you promote a positive mental health culture, break down stigma around mental health, and support the mental health and wellbeing of staff, pupils, and families. These will be emailed to you each term and also be stored on the membership platform for you to dip into, refer back to, or download at your convenience - so you never have to worry about searching back through your emails to find what you need!
Getting Support That Makes a Difference...
We know staff are busy and don't have time to navigate hundreds of resources regularly. That's why what we offer is streamlined, impactful and designed to make a difference in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.
What people have said about working with us -
"Thanks again for the course - hands down best CPD I've ever done!"
Noel Chambers – Hebburn Comprehensive School, Tyne and Wear
"I really enjoyed working with Rachael and Claire. Even though the course was remotely delivered they both were approachable, warm and easy to talk to."
Kathryn Jobling - Lobley Hill Primary School, Tyne and Wear
"Claire and Rachael were both incredibly sensitive, flexible, supportive and knowledgeable. Both were so engaging throughout and they really couldn't offer more for their learners. The online platform was very useful! This gave more flexibility and opportunity for catch ups when needed. An excellent idea if you have missed out on anything or need to look again."
Sophie Howarth – Blyth School, Nottingham
Read more testimonials hereBook your Approved Senior Mental Health Lead Training
Book your place now using the NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS of the senior mental health lead who will be completing the training.
If you have not yet begun your DfE application, you are welcome to book first to secure your preferred date using this form and then complete the DfE application here.
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