Forthcoming training and events 2025 - 2026
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to discuss the provision of school based training or other support related to the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme or PSHE education please feel free to contact us.
Below are central events for Wiltshire schools, taking place in the near future.
Details of free local Making Every Contact Count courses can be found here.
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme Briefing
Monday 6th October 2025 9:30-11:00. Online live.
This optional free briefing can be attended by school staff who would like to find out how to complete the online audit or refresh their knowledge of the accreditation process.
Schools can now join the Wilshire Healthy Schools programme, or prepare for their next application for accreditation, by buying the package @ £155 from the Store here: https://rightchoice.wiltshire.gov.uk/Services/4099
This event will:
- clarify the process to gain Wiltshire Healthy Schools accreditation
- inform participants about the current standards for the Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
- demonstrate how to complete the online audit
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
Subject Leadership in Primary PSHE Education
Thursday 16th October 2025, 10:00-12:00. Online live.
Exploring the role of the primary PSHE subject leader.
Topics covered on this course include:
- PSHE the national picture
- The role of the PSHE Coordinator
- Teaching & Learning in PSHE
- School self-review
- Schemes of work
- Recording & Reporting
- Working with Governors
- Working with parents
- Working with partners
- Developing pupil voice
- Links to Wiltshire Healthy Schools
- Action planning
By the end of the session delegates will:
- be aware of the key tasks of a primary school PSHE subject lead
- have explored tools to monitor, plan and develop PSHE education
- have increased confidence in undertaking their role
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Thursday 20th & Friday 21st October 2025, 9:00-17:00 at Devizes Corn Exchange
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training is an internationally recognised programme designed to promote awareness of psychological and emotional wellbeing and mental health and to support professionals to recognise and respond to mental health issues in 8-18 year olds.
Wiltshire Council is able to offer this training at a reduced rate, compared to most other national providers, with further discounts for those that work with Wiltshire young people.
Key areas covered within this course include:
- Emotional, mental, social and psychological wellbeing
- Eating disorders, Self Harm, Suicide
- Child and adolescent development
- Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis
- Promoting protective factors and sources of support
This two day Youth MHFA course will teach you how to:
- recognise the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
- feel confident helping a young person experiencing a mental health problem
- guide a young person towards the right support
Everyone who completes the course receives:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are a Youth MHFAider®
- A Youth MHFAider® manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including some helpful tools to support your own mental health
Cost for Wiltshire schools £100
Cost to schools beyond Wiltshire: £200
Senior Mental Health Lead Training - CANCELLED
Monday 17th November 2025
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Making Provision for Staff Wellbeing - the Role of Governors and Trustees
Wednesday 26th November 2025. 9:30-11:00. Online live.
The session aims to help governors and trustees to understand their role in monitoring and supporting provision for staff wellbeing.
The session will
- include information and activities to explore participants’ understanding and attitudes towards wellbeing in places of work and learning
- consider the impact of the current educational context on wellbeing
- introduce national initiatives such as the Wellbeing Charter and tools for ensuring staff mental health can be prioritised
- consider governors’ responsibilities for supporting school emotional health and wellbeing
Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- understand the impact of the current educational context on staff wellbeing
- know how to access key documents and recommended guidance needed to shape school policies and practices
- be able to ask appropriate challenging questions regarding provision and support for school staff wellbeing
Military Schools Network Meeting
Monday 12th January 2026, 1:30 - 2:45pm. Online live.
Join mutually supportive schools at a network meeting supporting leaders of military schools/settings.
Schools with pupils who have parents in the military are encouraged to attend these meetings, which are held three times a year.
These meetings are designed to:
- build a network of mutually supportive schools
- share best practice and ideas
- compile an accurate shared resource
- provide a place to share concerns, worries and to ask questions
By the end of the session delegates will:
- have met and shared information to form a network of leaders of schools with service children
- have an up-to-date list of the relevant contacts available to support leaders of schools with service children
- share best practice in a collaborative way
Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion - CANCELLED
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Understanding the Governor's Role: Promoting Children's Health And Wellbeing In School
Tuesday 10th February 2026, 1 - 2:30pm. Online live.
The course will consider the different aspects of best practice that will secure this, including:
- surveying children and young people
- developing learning in PSHE/RSHE, SMSC and Personal Development curriculums
- engaging with the Healthy Schools and Mental Health Lead programmes
- making links with external mental health services and providers
It will outline the governor’s role in shaping and communicating school/academy policy and practice in these area
By the end of the session delegates will:
- be more confident in monitoring the provision of mental health provision
- be able to evaluate school/academy policies, practices and resources in this area
- have a secure understanding of statutory requirements, good practice and how schools and academies can adopt these for the benefit of all school community members
BSW – Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Wednesday 11th February, 2026. 15:30 - 17:00. Online live.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Lead in schools and colleges.
These are sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course (with Wiltshire Council, B&NES, Swindon or another provider). They are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates. The focus will be on implementing a whole school and college approach to mental health.
The sessions are attended by schools and colleges from B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Further information about these sessions, including notes from previous meetings can be found here.
These additional support sessions are fully subsidised.
Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share good practice
- be able to identify challenges and explore solutions
- have received national and local updates relating to school mental health
PSHE And Healthy Schools Leads Network Meeting
Wednesday 25th February 2026, 3:45-5pm. Online live.
A network session focussing on improving the health of children from all phases. With a focus on the PSHE curriculum, as well as discussion of related school activities and good practice.
Education to help children stay safe, healthy and prepared for life's opportunities.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on PSHE education and other school-based initiatives to promote health and wellbeing.
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
There is usually an external speaker, in addition to the discussions between schools
the end of the session delegates will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share good practice
- make connections with other school PSHE and Healthy School leads
- have received and discussed local and national updates, including from Ofsted
Subject Leadership in Primary PSHE Education - CANCELLED
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Making Provision For Staff Wellbeing - The Role Of Governors And Trustees
Wednesday 18th March 2026. 6 - 7:70pm. Online live.
The session aims to help governors and trustees to understand their role in monitoring and supporting provision for staff wellbeing.
The session will:
- include information and activities to explore participants’ understanding and attitudes towards wellbeing in places of work and learning
- consider the impact of the current educational context on wellbeing
- introduce national initiatives such as the Wellbeing Charter and tools for ensuring staff mental health can be prioritised
- consider governors’ responsibilities for supporting school emotional health and wellbeing
Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- understand the impact of the current educational context on staff wellbeing
- know how to access key documents and recommended guidance needed to shape school policies and practices
- be able to ask appropriate challenging questions regarding provision and support for school staff wellbeing
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Award Programme Briefing
Thursday 16th April 2026, 1:30 - 3pm. Online - live
This optional free briefing can be attended by school staff who would like to find out how to complete the online audit or refresh their knowledge of the accreditation process.
Schools can now join the Wilshire Healthy Schools programme, or prepare for their next application for accreditation, by buying the package @ £155 from the Store here: https://rightchoice.wiltshire.gov.uk/Services/4099
This event will:
- clarify the process to gain Wiltshire Healthy Schools accreditation
- inform participants about the current standards for the Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
- demonstrate how to complete the online audit
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
Youth Mental Health First Aid - CANCELLED
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Military Schools Network Meeting
Monday 15th June 2026, 3:30 - 4:45pm. Online live.
Join mutually supportive schools at a network meeting supporting leaders of military schools/settings.
Schools with pupils who have parents in the military are encouraged to attend these meetings, which are held three times a year.
These meetings are designed to:
- build a network of mutually supportive schools
- share best practice and ideas
- compile an accurate shared resource
- provide a place to share concerns, worries and to ask questions
By the end of the session delegates will:
- have met and shared information to form a network of leaders of schools with service children
- have an up-to-date list of the relevant contacts available to support leaders of schools with service children
- share best practice in a collaborative way
An introduction to PSHE education - CANCELLED
Tuesday 16th June 2026
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
BSW – Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Wednesday 17th June 2026. 3:30 - 5pm. Online live.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Lead in schools and colleges.
These are sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course (with Wiltshire Council, B&NES, Swindon or another provider). They are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates. The focus will be on implementing a whole school and college approach to mental health.
The sessions are attended by schools and colleges from B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Further information about these sessions, including notes from previous meetings can be found here.
These additional support sessions are fully subsidised.
Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share good practice
- be able to identify challenges and explore solutions
- have received national and local updates relating to school mental health
Youth Mental Health Aware - CANCELLED
Monday 22nd June 2026
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
PSHE And Healthy Schools Leads Network Meeting
Wednesday 24th June 2026. 15:45-16:45. Online live.
A network session focussing on improving the health of children from all phases. With a focus on the PSHE curriculum, as well as discussion of related school activities and good practice.
Education to help children stay safe, healthy and prepared for life's opportunities.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on PSHE education and other school-based initiatives to promote health and wellbeing.
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
There is usually an external speaker, in addition to the discussions between schools
the end of the session delegates will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share good practice
- make connections with other school PSHE and Healthy School leads
- have received and discussed local and national updates, including from Ofsted
