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Professional Expertise in school mental health

Considering which School Mental Health Qualification

Qualifications

Specialist
Level 7

School Mental Health Specialist Programme

Who’s it for?

School colleagues wishing to develop specialist knowledge in the emerging area of public mental health.
What will you learn?

This course develops knowledge of the latest research and theories relating to mental health in education from a wide range of perspectives and how to apply these to benefit pupils and staff.

Length

  • 1 year, distance learning (PGCert)
  • 2 years, distance learning (PGDip)
  • 3 years, distance learning (MA)

Professional
Level 5

Professional Mental Health Qualification - Professional Level 5

Who’s it for?

Professionals committed to embracing the essential role schools play in fostering pupils’ well-being and preventing mental health challenges before they arise.

What will you learn?

The course will empower learners to develop the skills needed to implement a strategy that is not only proactive and preventative but also deeply reflective and tailored to the unique needs of their school/college community.

Length

9 months.

Foundation
Level 2

Professional Mental Health Qualification - Foundation Level 2

Who’s it for?

Colleagues in educational settings seeking a recognised qualification in mental health as well as colleagues with limited previous experience or training in a whole school mental health approach.

What will you learn?

We designed this course to develop a foundation knowledge base in the field of Mental Health in School settings.

Length

Online course with flexible study. Set multiple choice exam date with study to fit around you. Indefinite access to course materials.

Still unsure of the best qualification for you?

Minds Ahead’s pioneering approach to school mental health is about much more than providing reactive support. It is about schools embracing a vital public health role to support pupils to thrive and to prevent mental health issues from arising in the first place.

We believe a new mental health paradigm is required in education. Schools and colleges need to take a whole school approach that is holistic, strategic, preventive, proactive and reflective.