Course content

Learning outcomes

Our programme covers all eight outcomes detailed below.

1. Leadership and Management

2. Enabling Student Voice

3. Staff Development

4. Identifying needs and monitoring impact

5. Working with parents and carers

6. Targeted support and referral

7. An ethos and environment that promotes respect and values diversity

8. Curriculum, teaching and learning

Benefits

• Hone your leadership skills to effect real change for your pupils and staff  
• Train with our team of qualified clinicians who have experience working with schools
• Build a network of support 
• Audit your existing mental health activity and identify areas for improvement    
• Take a strategic approach to mental health in your school context 
• Access a range of additional resources and benefits for your wider team and school community 

Who is it for?

Our SMHL training programme is for any member of staff who wishes to take a leading role in shaping their school's mental health and wellbeing strategy at primary and high schools. You'll need the support of your Senior Leadership Team to fulfil the programme's requirements.

If you're in England, we have a Department for Education assured SMHL programme available. If you hold a different role, are applying from a Further Education college or Special School or are based in Wales or Northern Ireland, please get in touch with us directly to discuss whether this programme will meet your needs by emailing mhc@place2be.org.uk. 

Funding

Course fee: £880

Local funding

You may be able to get funding for our SMHL training programme through your local authority if you live in the following region:

• East Lothian Council

To access funding, contact your local authority directly.

Self-funding

If you are self-funding, there are two ways to pay the course fee of £880.

1. Credit or debit card. We offer a £20 discount per booking if you pay online using the code 20SMHL. Please note that you will not receive an invoice if you pay this way.
2. Offline payment. If you choose this payment method, we will send your school finance officer an invoice of £880 using the details you provide us in your registration form.

Accreditation

The CPD Certification Service

Our Senior Mental Health Leads Training programme has been CPD certified as conforming to continuing professional development principles. To receive the CPD certificate, participants will need to attend all four live zoom sessions. Please contact us at mhc@place2be.org.uk for further information

Find our more about our CPD certification