The information for 7 June 2024 can be found here.
Whilst the government have pledged to fund the training of mental health leads in state schools, the training, knowledge and awareness in the Independent sector is in real danger of lagging behind. This MHFA one day course successfully equips delegates with the skills, confidence and knowledge to approach a young person with mental and emotional health challenges, to listen far more effectively whilst giving support and information and importantly increasing the delegates' knowledge of available support and appropriate professional help.
Aims of the course:
To increase knowledge, understanding and personal confidence of how best to support young people with their mental health fitness.
Learning Objectives:
To provide the delegate's school with:
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Mike Crossley retired as Headmaster of Langley Preparatory School in 2022.
He is a very experienced Mental Health First Aid & NUCO registered Youth Instructor, having trained over 300 teachers and adults working with children, since qualifying as an MHFA instructor in 2016
He is also a qualified Designated Mental Health Lead and is currently involved in the training of key staff nationwide in this respect. Notably, his last school is the proud recipient of the acclaimed Optimus Wellbeing Award for schools.
With over 25 years’ experience as a senior manager in three leading schools, and fourteen years as a Head, Mike offers a wealth of knowledge in the world of education in general and has recently started additional work as a freelance mental health instructor for a leading mental health trust.
Mike is also a much practised ISI school Inspector, experienced leadership and middle management trainer and he qualified as a Head through the government’s National Professional Qualification for Headship scheme via the National College of School Leadership. He is also an ILM Level 7 executive coach and mentor who is currently working with newly appointed Heads for IAPS.