The importance of robust mental health leadership as schools return to normal
A leading charity that supports mental health and wellbeing states that over 50% of mental illnesses start before the age of 14 and one in ten children and young people have a mental health disorder. A recent BBC investigation has found that children struggling with mental health problems face agonisingly long waits for treatment, with one in five waiting over 12 weeks for care.
Children and young people are not uniquely affected. Teaching and support staff in schools continue to face challenges, however it is apparent that well-supported staff can promote effective mental health and wellbeing support to children in their care.
Real Training offers two Senior Mental Health Leadership courses; the Senior Mental Health Leadership Certificate and the Senior Mental Health Leadership Advanced Award. The goal is to provide a senior staff member in each school or college with the latest thinking and access to a network of peers and experts they need to lead, change and develop or introduce a whole-school approach to wellbeing and mental health.
● Senior Mental Health Leadership Certificate (SMHLC) - aimed at those who are new to a Senior Mental Health Leadership role or are aspiring to become a leader in this area.
● Senior Mental Health Leadership - Advanced Award (SMHLAA) - aimed at those who have some experience in the role, and have some existing training in mental health leadership.
Our Educational Psychologists have a long history of providing training (in-person and online) for education staff development. With extensive experience in the field of mental health and wellbeing, you will be guided by HCPC registered and qualified Educational Psychologists. Our courses are also supported by an executive headteacher with a specialism in wellbeing, as well as mental health professionals such as an Art Therapist.
“Thank you for delivering a fantastic course. I absolutely loved it and will be recommending it to staff within my department. Thank you.”
- Ross Thomas
“I have absolutely loved this course - it was exactly what I felt was missing from my 'toolkit' and now I can make sure that the impact is shared more widely in my new setting for the benefit of the children we serve. Thank you.”
- Stephanie O’Neill
“It will be really thought-provoking and interesting. It will shape how you think about your teaching practice.”
- Nassim Jalali
If you are interested in learning more about these mental health-related courses, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@realgroup.co.uk, by phone on +44(0)1273 35 80 80 or book an appointment to speak to one of our expert course advisors.
Real Training is a leading provider of high-quality, online professional development and postgraduate training, specifically designed for professionals working in busy school environments. Part of Real Group, we are led by Educational Psychologists, and specialise in SEND and inclusion, children’s mental health and inclusive leadership.
What sets us apart is our commitment to flexible, well-structured, practice-led learning, designed by SEND experts. Delegates on our courses evaluate the theories and frameworks behind inclusion and models of disability, as well as deepening their knowledge of psychology and neurodiversity. Learning is evidenced through implementation of action plans and SEND improvement projects that drive real change, bringing colleagues along with you.
Since 2004, we have trained thousands of educators across the UK, including those wanting to qualify as SENCOs, Senior Mental Health Leads, and Exam Access Arrangement Assessors, as well as experienced school leaders looking to deepen their knowledge of inclusion.
Our sister companies include ESF Apprenticeships and Dyslexia Action Training.
Our courses are:
Delivered through self-paced online study, or live training in our virtual classroom. Our interactive online learning platform takes you through logically structured, interactive materials and research. This includes opportunities to network and share ideas with other SEND professionals online.
Supported by dedicated tutors. Delegates highly rate one-to-one tutor support from SEND experts. Our tutors include EPs, current and former SENCOs, SLT, and SALTs.
Practice-focused. Assignments are designed to have a direct, positive impact on the delegate’s workplace.
Accredited. All modules that make up our five MEd programmes are awarded and quality assured by Middlesex University.
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