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Supporting Pupils’ Mental Wellbeing

Promote a positive educational experience and comply with the legal duty of care

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Wednesday 18 October, 2017

09:15 - 16:15

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Overview

On average three children in every classroom have a diagnosable mental health issue.

As the number of pupils suffering from mental health issues continues to rise, it has become essential for schools to support emotional wellbeing and prevent poor mental health becoming a barrier to achievement.

This Supporting Pupils’ Mental Wellbeing training course will help delegates to overcome the challenges surrounding mental health in schools and comply with their legal duty of care.

The one-day interactive course will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to develop a personalised action plan to support pupils’ mental health and embed excellence within their institution.

Learning Outcomes

Assess the position of your institution and the key challenges related to pupils’ mental wellbeing
Understand and implement the latest guidance and effectively respond to your school’s legal responsibilities
Learn how to work with child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to improve pupils’ emotional wellbeing
Meet schools responsibilities in promoting positive mental health and supporting pupils with mental health needs
Reduce symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety among pupils
Take away best practices and techniques to enhance the mental wellbeing of your pupils

In-House Option

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Agenda

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09:15 - 09:45

Registration

09:45 - 10:00

Chair’s Introduction and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:45

Pupils' Mental Wellbeing: Challenges and Guidance

Recognise the key challenges related to pupils’ mental health within your institution
Spot signs of mental ill-health among pupils
Tackle the use of negative coping strategies such as self-harm
Reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety among pupils

10:45 - 11:45

Creating a Wellbeing Zone in Schools

Longwood Primary has developed an innovative approach to developing a whole school approach to pupil mental wellbeing called ‘PROGRESS’. The programme has been nationally recognised and has led to much improved outcomes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Support children in all aspects of school life and remove barriers to achievement
Develop resilience, emotional wellbeing and mental health among pupils
Utilise diverse tools and techniques to improve pupils’ wellbeing
Discover how to work in close partnership with parents/carers

11:45 - 12:00

Morning Break

12:00 - 13:00

Legal Obligations for Schools

Understand the legal duty of care
Meet the standard: schools’ responsibilities in promoting positive mental health and supporting pupils with mental health needs
Clarify when intervention are appropriate and learn how to make referrals

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:45

Case Study: Effectively Support Pupils' Mental Wellbeing in Schools

Hackney New School was recently awarded the prestigious Place2Be National Wellbeing in Schools Award 2016.

Gain insight of an effective approach to pupils’ wellbeing and mental health
Explore how to support children in and out of the classroom
Share best practices on how to develop resilience, emotional wellbeing and mental health among pupils
Learn how children with SEND are supported in all aspects of school life
Discover how to work in close partnership with parents/carers and children

14:45 - 15:00

Afternoon Break

15:00 - 16:00

Workshop: Embed Best Practice within your Institution

Understand the 8 core elements that underlie a successful whole school approach
Develop an approach that works for staff as well as students
Develop a list of key actions to explore with your SLT
Help move practice forward in your school

16:00 - 16:15