Advanced Designated Mental Health Lead Course (Online Self-study)

Improved Attainment | Staff Retention | Reduced Exclusion Costs
Advanced Designated Mental Health Lead

Who is this course for?

An in-depth reflective course designed for experienced leaders to refine and improve existing systems and processes.

Suitable for established mental health leads, or those who have completed the introduction or intermediate course. Leads to a Level 4 qualification from Open Awards and accreditation as an Advanced Mental Health Lead

Course Overview

An in-depth reflective course designed for experienced leaders to refine and improve existing systems and processes. Beginning with culture and ethos, the course takes learners through the requirements for the role, ensuring monitoring and improvement cycles help to develop provision.

Starting with a module discussing the essence of the full role (as determined by the Department for Education), before moving onto an in-depth module on ethos and culture, this reflection on whole-setting aspirations forms the context of the rest of the course. The final part focuses on reflecting on available local mental health services for both staff and pupils, in addition to a module on building mental health and wellbeing into the curriculum.

Assessment

Once you have completed the course, you can download an attendance certificate. To become a qualified Advanced Mental Health Lead you must complete a portfolio. If you are completing the portfolio it is important that you set aside some time as there are a number of outcomes.

The portfolio needs to be submitted within 7 months of starting the course, which includes some self-study. This is designed to be completed as you go through the training, rather than at the end of the course.

Learn at your own pace

Through this website you will be able to view pre-recorded trainer videos. Modules are split into 10-15 minute videos so that you can work through them at your own pace. You are able to download the digital materials through the website and work through the workbook as you watch the videos and complete the activities set by the trainer.

Cost

Course costs £1300+VAT per learner (£1560 total). We offer discounts for those training a second lead if their previous lead has left post and for our own AMHIE members of up to 30% on training bookings. If you would like to find out if you’re eligible please contact the central team on support@amhie.com.

Course Registration

£1,560.00

You will be invoiced £1,300 + VAT.

Support with your learning

You are able to contact us at any time by phone or email to discuss content, ask questions. You can attend regular Q and A drop in sessions with lead assessor and QA officer Helen Rathborne.

You are also entitled to a complimentary mentoring session to help you overcome any barriers you have with embedding the learning.

Course Instructor

Richard Curtis Richard Curtis Author

Richard Curtis is the head of our organisation and the author of the training courses. His background is in mental health nursing, primary teaching, alternative provision and local authority. He is Chair of the National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards, the Mental Health in Education Awards and the UK’s Mental Health Awards.

For additional queries not answered above, contact the central team on support@amhie.com

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