DfE Funding for Mental Health Lead Training- Mental Health and Wellbeing - Schools training catalogue

This DfE funded course will provide training for a senior mental health lead to develop and implement a whole setting approach. Understand how school ethos and culture impacts upon wellbeing and mental health; consider the importance of relationships in promoting an environment of belonging and safety; learn about local services and resources available to enhance young people’s wellbeing; gain knowledge of statutory and evidence-based curriculums that promote resilience and social emotional learning; learn how to embed curriculum content that promotes wellbeing and mental health; receive support to identify key developmental areas and create a bespoke action plan for your setting.

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The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a grant of £1,200 for eligible state-funded schools and colleges in England to train a senior mental health lead to develop and implement a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing. This training is not compulsory, but it is part of the government’s commitment to offer this training to all eligible schools and colleges by 2025.

Eligible schools and colleges are now able to apply for a senior mental health lead training grant to commence training within the 2022 to 2023 financial year, up to 31 March 2023. Grants will be provided to cover (or contribute to) the cost of attending a quality assured course and may also be used to hire supply staff while leads are engaged in learning.