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    Senior mental health lead training

    An online training course for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health.

    About this course

    An online training course for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health.

    This online training for senior mental health leads is CPD-accredited and DfE-assured.

    It will give you the knowledge and skills to implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

    The training is ideal for:

    • Headteachers

    • Deputy heads

    • SENCOs

    • Pastoral leads

    • Safeguarding leads

    • All others in school leadership positions

    How it works

    The training is offered at beginner and intermediate levels.

    Both options are delivered online, and combine the expertise of Anna Freud’s clinicians and tutors with a knowledgeable community of practice.

    Both of our courses are available for free with a £1,200 DfE grant. Eligible schools and colleges can also now claim a second grant if the senior mental-health lead they previously trained left their setting before embedding a whole school or college approach.

    Book your place

    Anna Freud brings together those with a stake in the mental health of children and young people. Please subscribe to our mailing list and to receive a bi-monthly e-newsletter and occasional updates about Anna Freud's training and events. 

    To find out more about the structure of each course and the learning objectives, download our information leaflet. 

    Alternative senior mental health lead courses

    We also have an online senior mental health lead course available exclusively for colleagues working in FE or sixth-form colleges.

    If you would like to discuss a face-to-face course, please complete this expression of interest form.

    Testimonials

    "An excellent course with experienced tutors who were listeners as well as facilitators. It is clear the Anna Freud Centre is at the heart of making a difference to the future of mental health in schools." - Course attendee

    "Clear and well-pitched information delivered by knowledgeable and engaging trainers." " - Course attendee

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