Forthcoming training and events 2023 and 2024
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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.
Senior Mental Health Leadership
Wednesday 28th September 2022, 9am-5pm and Wednesday 23rd March 2023, 9am-12:30pm. Online live, no recording.
Price: £160
This course is for schools in Wiltshire, B&NES and Swindon will form part of the DfE offer of funded training from 2021 (subject to more funding released for schools during 2022).
DfE Senior Mental Health Lead Training BSW : Wiltshire Healthy Schools.
This course is for suitable for senior mental health leads, with responsibility for coordinating the school’s approach to mental health and with an interest in improving the mental health and wellbeing of learners and staff.
The content of this course aligns with national guidance Promoting children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing A whole school and college approach developed by Public Health England and the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.
Attending this course will help you complete local healthy school and mental health audits. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of schools within the BSW area and links to further local support and services.
The course will assist you in meeting the requirements of the RSHE Statutory curriculum and relevant sections of Ofsted’s Inspection Framework.
Booking now closed
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Wednesday 19th April 2023, 9:30-11am. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Wiltshire Healthy Schools event
Thursday 20th April 2023, 1:30-3:30pm. Online.
This event is for schools taking part in any level of the Wiltshire programme.
For schools wishing to join or rejoin the programme during 2023.
It will provide updates and training related to health and wellbeing in schools.
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
This course will:
- Inform participants about the current standards for the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
- Provide a framework for a whole school approach to improving health & wellbeing
- Enable schools to gain Healthy Schools accreditation (valid for 3 years on completion)
Become a Mental Health First Aider (2 day course - face to face)
Monday 24th April and Tuesday 25th April 2023 at Trowbridge Rugby Club, 9am-5pm
Outline
An internationally recognised programme designed to promote awareness of psychological and emotional well-being and mental health and to support professionals to recognise and respond to mental health issues in 8-18 year olds.
Description
This Youth MHFA course will teach you how to:-
- spot the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
- feel confident helping a young person experiencing a problem
- provide help on a first aid basis
- help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
- help prevent a mental health illness from getting worse
- help a young person recover faster
- guide a young person towards the right support
- reduce the stigma of mental health problems
Key areas covered within the course include:
Promoting emotional, mental, social and psychological well-being; Anxiety; Depression; Eating Disorders; Self Harm; Psychosis; Suicide; Promoting protective factors and Recovery.
Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- spot the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
- feel confident helping a young person experiencing a problem
- guide a young person towards the right support
Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Wednesday 26 April, 2023. 3:30 - 5pm online (live)
A network session for school staff that have attended Senior Mental Health Lead Training.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Leads in schools and colleges.
These are optional sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course. 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.
These additional support sessions are free of charge.
PSHE network meeting
Wednesday 14th June 2023, 3:45-4:45 online - live.
Outline
A network session for all PSHE subject leaders to look at and discuss current developments and sharing of best practice with a focus on curriculum.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools.
Previously we have discussed assessment, which we may return to, and heard from other national agencies including: Jigsaw, Corum Life Education, Chameleon and Platform who offer curriculum resources and support.
Issues requested by schools for further discussion during 2022 and 2023 include:
- Deep Dives
- British Values
- Mixed age planning
- Teaching RSE, including to pupils with SEND
- A list of themed story books
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share ideas
- make connections with other subject leaders
- received updates on the national picture including OFSTED
Governor Training: Promoting Health and Wellbeing at school
Thursday 15th June 2023, 1:30-3pm. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
A Best Practice Sharing Workshop On Providing Outstanding Personal Development
Tuesday 4th July 2023, 4-6pm at Ashton Keynes CofE Primary School.
This special network meeting will enable primary schools to discuss good practice, with a focus on the successful outcomes from a recent Ofsted inspection of Ashton Keynes Primary School.
A visit to the school, with input from the Headteacher Samantha Saville, will explore the provision that resulted in the Outstanding judgement for Personal Development.
“Pupils thrive at this welcoming and inclusive school. Expertly led by the headteacher, everyone strives for pupils to ‘shine bright’ and ‘reach for the stars’ in all they do. This helps pupils get off to a great start in their education at Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School” (Ofsted January 2023)
This will include an exploration of:
- Pupil wellbeing ambassadors and wellbeing framework
- Good behaviour and anti-bullying practice
- Emotional health and the cosy cabin
- Creating an inclusive and caring ethos
- Purposeful Enrichment for inclusion
- Promoting staff wellbeing
- PSHE education
Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share good practice
- make connections with other school leads
- have received national and local updates relating to school health
Tea and coffee will be provided
The postcode for the venue is SN6 6NZ
Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Wednesday 20 September, 2023. 3:30 - 5pm online (live)
A network session for school staff that have attended Senior Mental Health Lead Training.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Leads in schools and colleges.
These are optional sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course. 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.
These additional support sessions are free of charge.
Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2 day course
Monday 9th October & Tuesday 10th October 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm at Trowbridge Rugby Club
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised programme designed to promote awareness of psychological and emotional well-being and mental health and to support professionals to recognise and respond to mental health issues in 8-18 year olds.
Key areas covered within this 2 day course include:
Emotional, mental, social and psychological well-being
Eating disorders, Self Harm, Suicide
Child, adolescent and family psychosocial development
Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis
Bullying, cyber bullying
Promoting protective factors and good parenting.
The Youth MHFA course will teach you how to:
• Enable staff to recognise the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
• Enable staff to feel confident helping a young person experiencing a mental health problem
• Enable staff to guide a young person towards the right support
Cost for Wiltshire schools £100
Cost to schools beyond Wiltshire: £200
Available to book on Right Choice
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Event
Thursday 12th October 2022, 9:30-11:30am online - live
This training day is for schools accrediting for the first time or for schools who would like to reaccredit.
It will provide updates and training related to health and wellbeing in schools.
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
This course will:
• Inform participants about the current standards for the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
• Provide a framework for a whole school approach to improving health & wellbeing
• Enable schools to gain Healthy Schools accreditation (valid for 3 years on completion)
Available to book on Right Choice
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Monday 16th October 2023, 1:00-2:30pm. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Subject Leadership in Primary PSHE education
Tuesday 17th October 2023, 10am-12pm. Online live.
It is aimed at Primary Subject Leaders and focuses on the role of the PSHE Coordinator.
This course will enable participants:
- To gain knowledge, skills and confidence in all aspects of the management of PSHE as a curriculum subject
- To achieve the Wiltshire Subject Leadership Certificate in PSHE.
Topics covered on this course include:
- PSHE the national picture
- 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
PSHE network meeting
Wednesday 8th November 2023. 3:45-4:45 online - live.
Outline
A network session for all PSHE subject leaders to look at and discuss current developments and sharing of best practice with a focus on curriculum.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools.
Previously we have discussed assessment, which we may return to, and heard from other national agencies including: Jigsaw, Corum Life Education, Chameleon, Platform and Willtshire Air Ambulance who offer curriculum resources and support.
Issues requested by schools for further discussion during 2023 include:
- Deep Dives
- British Values
- Mixed age planning
- Teaching RSE, including to pupils with SEND
- A list of themed story books
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share ideas
- make connections with other subject leaders
- received updates on the national picture including OFSTED
Youth Mental Health First Aid - half day
Thursday 16th November 2023, 9am-12pm, online (no recording).
Become Youth Mental Health Aware
This course is suitable for any member of school staff who work with Wiltshire young people aged 8-18
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
£70 per person
More about Youth Mental Health First Aid
Wiltshire Healthy Schools network meeting
Wednesday 22nd November 2023. 3:45-4:45. Online live.
Outline
A network session for school staff that have a responsibility for promoting health and wellbeing, from all phases.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools, as well as on current public health issues and related support.
Although these sessions will be particularly useful for schools involved with the Wiltshire Healthy Schools programme, other schools may also wish to attend.
Topics discussed may include effective promotion of:
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Pupil Voice
- Healthy Eating and oral health
- Physical activity
- Safety
- Physical health
- Meeting the needs of vulnerable groups, including young carers
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Tuesday 6th February 2024. 3:30 - 5pm online (live)
A network session for school staff that have attended Senior Mental Health Lead Training.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Leads in schools and colleges.
These are optional sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course. 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.
These additional support sessions are free of charge.
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Monday 26th February 2024, 9:30-11am. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
PSHE education network meeting
Thursday 29th February 2024. 15:45-16:45. Online live.
Outline
A network session for all PSHE subject leaders to look at and discuss current developments and sharing of best practice with a focus on curriculum.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools.
Previously we have discussed assessment, which we may return to, and heard from other national agencies including: Jigsaw, Corum Life Education, Chameleon, Platform and Wiltshire Air Ambulance who offer curriculum resources and support.
Issues requested by schools for further discussion during 2023 include:
- Deep Dives
- British Values
- Mixed age planning
- Teaching RSE, including to pupils with SEND
- A list of themed story books
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- have had an opportunity to listen to and share ideas
- make connections with other subject leaders
- received updates on the national picture including OFSTED
An introduction to PSHE education
Tuesday 19th March 2024. 9:30- 11:30 (online live)
For primary and secondary schools.
As well as providing an overview of the curriculum subject, this session focuses on effective teaching and learning to promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
By the end of the session you will have:
- Gained an understanding of PSHE education as a curriculum subject and the current national guidance
- Considered the principles that underpin effective PSHE education
Wiltshire Healthy Schools network meeting
Tuesday 26th March 2024. 3:45-4:45. Online live.
Outline
A network session for school staff that have a responsibility for promoting health and wellbeing, from all phases.
Description
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools, as well as on current public health issues and related support.
Although these sessions will be particularly useful for schools involved with the Wiltshire Healthy Schools programme, other schools may also wish to attend.
Topics discussed may include effective promotion of:
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Pupil Voice
- Healthy Eating and oral health
- Physical activity
- Safety
- Physical health
- Meeting the needs of vulnerable groups, including young carers
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Wiltshire Healthy Schools Event
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 1:30-3:30pm (online live)
This training day is for schools accrediting for the first time or for schools who would like to reaccredit.
It will provide updates and training related to health and wellbeing in schools.
For further information see http://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/about
This course will:
• Inform participants about the current standards for the Wiltshire Healthy Schools Programme at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels
• Provide a framework for a whole school approach to improving health & wellbeing
• Enable schools to gain Healthy Schools accreditation (valid for 3 years on completion)
Available to book on Right Choice
Youth Mental Health First Aid (2 day course)
Monday 29th April & Tuesday 30th April 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm, at Trowbridge Rugby Club.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised programme designed to promote awareness of psychological and emotional well-being and mental health and to support professionals to recognise and respond to mental health issues in 8-18 year olds.
Key areas covered within this 2 day course include:
Emotional, mental, social and psychological well-being
Eating disorders, Self Harm, Suicide
Child, adolescent and family psychosocial development
Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis
Bullying, cyber bullying
Promoting protective factors and good parenting.
The Youth MHFA course will teach you how to:
• Enable staff to recognise the early signs of a mental health problem in young people
• Enable staff to feel confident helping a young person experiencing a mental health problem
• Enable staff to guide a young person towards the right support
This 2 day course, valued at £300, is subsidised by Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group.
Cost for Wiltshire schools £100.
Cost for staff from beyond Wiltshire £200.
PSHE education network meeting
Thursday 13th June 2024. 15:45-16:45. Online live.
A network session for all PSHE subject leaders to look at and discuss current developments and sharing of best practice with a focus on curriculum.
Previously we have discussed assessment, which we may return to, and heard from other national agencies including: Jigsaw, Corum Life Education, Chameleon, Platform and Wiltshire Air Ambulance who offer curriculum resources and support.
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
Youth Mental Health First Aid - half day
Thursday 20th June 2024, 9am-12pm online (no recording).
Become Youth Mental Health Aware
This course is suitable for any member of school staff who work with Wiltshire young people aged 8-18
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers:
- Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
- Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
- Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware
- A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
£70 per person (Wiltshire schools) £125 (Schools beyond Wiltshire).
More about Youth Mental Health First Aid
Open for booking on Right Choice
Governor Training: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at school
Tuesday 25th June 2024, 6:00-7:30pm. Online.
- Promoting physical and mental health, as part of a whole school approach
- PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- The governor’s role in shaping and communicating school policy in these areas
By the end of this session you will have:
- Understood the expectations and guidance in promoting physical and mental health
- Considered approaches to PSHE education, SMSC and Personal Development
- Understood your role in shaping and communicating school policy in these area
Senior Mental Health Lead Network Meeting
Wednesday 3rd July 2024. 3:30 - 5pm online (live)
A network session for school staff that have attended Senior Mental Health Lead Training.
These network sessions are held three times a year and will focus on supporting the role of the Senior Mental Health Leads in schools and colleges.
These are optional sessions for those who have previously attended a Senior Mental Health Lead training course. 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.
These additional support sessions are free of charge.
Wiltshire Healthy Schools network meeting
Thursday 4th July 2024. 3:45-4:45. Online live.
A network session for school staff that have a responsibility for promoting health and wellbeing, from all phases.
These network meetings are held three times a year and will focus on content requested by schools, as well as on current public health issues and related support.
Although these sessions will be particularly useful for schools involved with the Wiltshire Healthy Schools programme, other schools may also wish to attend.
Topics discussed may include effective promotion of:
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Pupil Voice
- Healthy Eating and oral health
- Physical activity
- Safety
- Physical health
- Meeting the needs of vulnerable groups, including young carers
These are useful opportunities for schools to ask questions, share good practice and hear the latest local and national updates.
