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Eligible settings may apply to the DfE to benefit from a £1,200 grant to cover the cost of training for a Senior Mental Health Lead.
All delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a Thrive certificate and a £100 Thrive training voucher*, plus free access to Thrive's Senior Leader Network.
Apply for funding
DfE funding is only available to schools and colleges in England. For more information on how to apply, click here.
The reference code for this course is SMHL068 - you will need this code as part of your grant application.
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Terms and conditions apply:
*This voucher has an expiry date of 6 months from date of issue.
This voucher will only be issued upon full completion of the Mental Health Lead course.
This voucher can only be used on open access training courses where the training cost exceeds £300.
This voucher has no cash value.
This voucher can only be used once, it will be checked against the Thrive live database and incorrect/expired vouchers will not be accepted.
This voucher can only be used by staff from a setting that has attended the Mental Health Lead course.
Only one voucher can be used against each course booking.
This training is for Senior Mental Health Leads who want to improve wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and attainment by focusing on mental health. It’s a fit for those new to the role as well as those looking to enhance their skills.
Schools and colleges can decide who is best placed to take on the role of Senior Mental Health Lead and undertake the training. Training could be for your:
"Excellent training from Sue and Jennie and some good interactions from other delegates. The completion of the Planning Tool and Reflection piece will undoubtedly support children, parents and staff in the coming academic years.”
This course teaches powerful strategies designed to help improve wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and attainment by focusing on mental health.
Unique in its focus on neuroscience, auditing and action planning, the course will enable you to:
Quality-assured, interactive training is delivered over 5 weeks:
After 12 hours with our highly experienced trainer, you'll know: