Yes! As well as our partnership work, we can meet requests for one-off training sessions. However, we do encourage schools to have an ongoing relationship with one of our trainers in order to support the development of the school’s overall offer of mental health support.
Mental health training for schools
Mental health training for schools
Our programme for schools provides evidence-based presentations and training sessions that motivate, build confidence, inform and offer practical ideas and tools that can easily be put into practice.
We work in partnership with the school to embed mental health and wellbeing into the school’s community in a way that fits with their unique needs and priorities. Our evidence-based approaches promote wellbeing and see children flourish, learn, succeed and develop the strengths and coping skills that underpin resilience and positive mental health.
What are the benefits of mental health training for schools?
It is widely recognised that a child or young person’s emotional health and wellbeing influences their cognitive development and learning, as well as their physical health, social health and their mental wellbeing in adulthood. It is fundamental if they are to thrive to life.
A whole school approach to mental health in schools
At Charlie Waller, we advocate a whole school approach to mental health.
Working in a holistic way, we can create a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing that benefits pupils, staff and the wider school community, as well as providing evidence for Ofsted.
We ensure that achieving this whole school approach to mental health is manageable and will help you to deliver ‘everyday magic’ throughout your school.
Who is the mental health training for?
Mental health training is essential for everyone working in a school as it encourages people to talk more freely about mental health, reduces stigma and creates a positive culture.
Our courses can be developed and made accessible to those in a non-specialist mental health role at the school, for example pupils, parents and carers, teachers, volunteers, governors, managers, facilities and catering staff, etc.
When inviting attendees to a talk or training session, it’s important to ensure that the topic is relevant to all the participants and their roles so that they remain engaged and derive clear benefits from the training.
There also needs to be sufficient time and support given to those who attend the training to have safe conversations and share questions that may arise.
How we deliver mental health training for schools
- A designated Charlie Waller trainer with expertise and knowledge in young people’s mental health will provide consultation, training and guidance to introduce evidence-based policies and processes that support wellbeing.
- This includes mental health training for staff. We ask schools to invite all members of staff to attend, not only teaching and pastoral staff, but also where possible librarians, cleaners, technicians, facilities and catering staff.
- We will advise you on how to measure progress to show the impact of your activities.
- Talks and training sessions can be run for small or large groups.
- Sessions can last from 90 minutes to a whole day, depending on your requirements.
- To ensure the great possible impact, we like to deliver multiple sessions in one location, which could include to staff from several schools or other youth settings.
Training enquiry form
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