FREE Mental Health Lead Training

Overseeing mental health? You're in the right place

Right across the country, we've helped hundreds of people like you train as senior mental health leads. They all want to support children and young people to reach their potential, create calmer classrooms, and improve behaviour and attendance.

That's exactly what Mental Health Lead training will enable you to do.

1. LEARN WHY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING ARE CRITICAL TO SCHOOL SUCCESS

2. ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE NEED, PROVIDE SUPPORT & MAKE REFERRALS

3. BETTER UNDERSTAND & RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGES YOUNG PEOPLE FACE TODAY

4. BENCHMARK, DEVELOP ACTION PLANS & EVIDENCE YOUR IMPACT

Book FREE training. Claim a £1,200 grant from the Department for Education to cover the cost one participant within your setting.

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The course at a glance:

FREE MENTAL HEALTH LEAD TRAINING

£1,200 Government grant available
- Use £800 for 1 delegate
- Plus £400 in your setting
£100 Thrive voucher upon successful completion

COURSE BENEFITS

Quality-assured, interactive training over 5 weeks
- 30 mins pre-course session, 4 x live 3-hr webinars
- e-learning materials, personalised support
FREE access to Thrive's Senior Leader Network

Start your journey with Thrive

If you're ready to improve attendance, behaviour & achievement but in two minds about moving forward, schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call.

We want you to be sure that you're spending your time, energy and funding wisely, so these Discovery Calls give you an opportunity to have your questions answered and establish whether or not we're a good fit. Our Relationship Managers won't sell to you, but they will let you know if they think we can help.

“I chose Thrive's course so I could check a box on my performance management target. I came away with so much more. The course guides candidates through completion of a mental health audit which seamlessly informs a manageable and realistic action plan. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across the country. And an education on how to raise awareness among staff, provide a user-friendly tool kit and ensure that mental health awareness permeates the fabric of the school community. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who either feels lost within the realm of mental health or would like to take the provision and culture of their organisation to the next level. It was structured and delivered incredibly well with support from the presenters and colleagues consistent throughout."

Preya Dhanecha. Head of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and PSHE, Global Academy

Mental Health Lead Training

FREE DFE QUALITY-ASSURED TRAINING FROM THRIVE

Mental Health Lead Training teaches powerful strategies to Mental Health Leads who want to improve wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and attainment by focusing on mental health. Aligned with Public Health England’s 8 principles for promoting children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing, it’s a fit for those new to the role as well as those looking to enhance their skills. Unique in its focus on neuroscience, auditing and action planning, Thrive's 5-week experiential training is fully-funded and quality-assured by the Department for Education.

What the DfE says about our course -

"...sessions are very clearly underpinned by relevant evidence and theory.”

DfE Quality Assurance feedback, March 2022.

After 12 hours with our highly experienced trainer, you'll know:

WHY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING ARE CRITICAL TO SCHOOL SUCCESS

Increase pupil attendance
Understand & improve behaviour
Enhance academic achievement
Help pupils to catch up & keep up

WHAT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS ARE FACING TODAY

Understand 21st century challenges
Know when to provide specialist support
Learn the benefits of prevention & timely intervention
See how staff wellbeing is linked to pupils' wellbeing

HOW TO BECOME A LEADER IN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Understand the neuroscience
Diagnose need and support young people
Know when & how to make referrals
Harness technology to provide personalised support

HOW TO BUILD ON CURRENT PRACTICE & EVIDENCE YOUR IMPACT

Benchmark against NHS & DfE frameworks
Create informed action plans for implementation
Evidence the impact of actions you've taken
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"There’s been an overwhelming post-pandemic increase in social, emotional and mental health needs and Thrive’s course teaches delegates how to embed emotional wellbeing and resilience throughout the entire community. My delegates have particularly enjoyed hearing from colleagues in similar roles across the country and learning how to develop an understanding across their schools that emotional wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility."

Sharon Gray, Thrive Trainer

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Why Thrive?

Improving attendance, behaviour and attainment for over 25 years, our goal is to help every child and young person feel safe, supported and ready to learn. By choosing us as your course provider, you're joining a growing community of like-minded wellbeing champions benefitting from actionable insights and strategies to boost resilience and readiness to learn. You'll also have a unique insight into our neuroscientific approach, support to help you audit your setting against national standards, a simple action plan to take you forward and access to Thrive's Senior Leader Network Meetings.

2,800+

number of schools we’re in

52,500+

number of staff trained

644,000+

number of children we have reached

"Time, money and access to support from external agencies are some of the challenges facing Senior Mental Health Leads right now. Some booked onto the course to 'tick a box'. But they left armed with actionable ideas, a peer support group and a working document to take them forward. My previous delegates have particularly enjoyed the neuroscience that supports the theory and the opportunity to discuss challenges and share knowledge with fellow professionals. The support has helped them to feel less alone."

Siobhan Trimming, Thrive Trainer

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