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Specialist setting / Alternative Provision Senior Mental Health Lead Training (Intermediate)

Using practical strategies that have been tried and tested in these settings, you will discover what types of targeted support work best for students identified as needing additional help with their mental health.

Who is this for?

Tailored for senior mental leads working in Specialist Settings and Alternative Provision who have reached an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding of mental health provision.

Length

4 months

Overview

A peer review of your current mental health provision and interventions is included in the course and you will work alongside established school leaders to develop a tailored action plan for any improvements.

Programme summary

Delivery partner

Leeds Beckett University

Length

4 months

Dates

TBC

Developing a whole school approach to mental health strategy requires vision coupled with clear protocols and operational goals. Senior Leads for Mental Health will often already have significant responsibilities in their school setting, often involving leadership of inclusion and safeguarding. The focus of this course is therefore on the lead developing the second tier of support within schools; the selective interventions which are utilised once a mental health issue presents in a student.

This course sits alongside our beginner, mid-level and advanced courses for colleagues from all types of settings.

Modules

Teachers
It is at the Intermediate Level, but specifically for colleagues in Specialist Settings or Alternative Provisions. You will develop your intent for your Mental Health and Wellbeing provision, examine the methods used to assess your current interventions; consider how your staff interpret the information or observations from or of students, evaluate the available interventions and assess the impact of these. You will have access to established school leaders in mental health who will serve as a critical friend and support the development of a plan for improvements.

Learning and assessment

Learning

You will discover the current local and national picture and relevant legislation. 

You will look at how to develop your current provision by investigating best practice and developing an evidence-based approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Assessment

Blended Learning – our programme features online live learning, online forum discussions, online learning, group coaching, personalised audit planning and access to a face to face conference (held regionally).

All participants will also have access to the Carnegie Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead Community to attend further CPD opportunities

Fees and funding

Cost: TBC

Entry

To be eligible for this programme you must:

This course is for someone who has led inclusion or mental health within their setting or another setting for a number of years.

It is specifically tailored for Senior Mental Health Leads working in Specialist Settings or Alternative Provisions.

 

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Entry to Mental Health Qualification

“You will be supported to create an intent statement, policy and an effective plan to improve your setting’s approach to mental health.”

Teacher – School

Testimonials

Emma Kavanagh

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Deputy Headteacher/Senior Mental Health Lead

I felt enabled to be able to do my job and support others with confidence. I was able to reflect on practice, make strategic improvements and also promote the culture of mental health and wellbeing. It also gave me the bug to learn more and since I have continued to study, I am currently on the MA programme for Leading Mental Health

FAQs

How long is the course?

4 months

The course is online but at the end we hold a regional conference where student meet each other in person.