Secure a Level 4 qualification and instantly gain the framework to refine existing whole-school systems for evidence-based strategic improvement.
£1300 + VAT (Total: £1560) ENROL NOW FOR SELF STUDY
Immediate Impact:
- System Refinement: Begin immediately reviewing and improving existing mental health systems and processes based on expert guidance.
- Level 4 Qualification: Start working towards a Level 4 qualification from Open Awards, certifying your advanced expertise in strategic mental health leadership.
- Improvement Cycle: Learn to implement robust monitoring and improvement cycles to systematically develop provision across your setting.
Who is this course for?
This is an in-depth reflective course designed for:
- Experienced Leaders who need to refine and improve their school’s existing mental health systems and processes.
- Established Mental Health Leads looking for advanced training.
- Individuals who have completed the introduction or intermediate courses and wish to progress to the highest level of accreditation.
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.
Course Overview
This self-study course is designed to transition your school’s mental health strategy from competent to exemplary. It ensures you have the tools to develop and monitor provision based on the highest standards.
- Culture & Ethos: An in-depth module focused on whole-setting aspirations, beginning with the DfE’s full role requirements and moving onto ethos and culture.
- Monitoring & Improvement: Focuses on setting up effective monitoring and improvement cycles to continually develop provision.
- Service Reflection: Includes modules on reflecting on available local mental health services for both staff and pupils.
- Curriculum Integration: Dedicated content on how to build mental health and well-being into the curriculum seamlessly.
Assessment
To become a qualified Advanced Mental Health Lead and achieve the Open Awards Level 4 qualification, you must successfully complete a portfolio.
- Attendance Certificate: Once you have completed the modules, you can download an attendance certificate.
- Portfolio Submission: The portfolio is a crucial part of the course and needs to be submitted within 7 months of starting. It is designed to be completed as you work through the training modules.
Unmatched Support: You’re Not Alone in This
While this is a self-study course, your investment includes dedicated support to ensure you successfully complete your qualification:
- Live Q&A Sessions: Attend regular drop-in sessions with the lead assessor and QA officer.
- Complimentary Mentoring: You are entitled to a complimentary one-to-one mentoring session to help you overcome any barriers in embedding the learning.
- Direct Access: Contact our central team anytime by phone or email to discuss content or ask questions.
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 AMHIE members (up to 30% on training bookings).
Course Registration
You will be invoiced £1,300 + VAT.
Your Expert Instructor: Richard Curtis
Your course is authored by Richard Curtis, an industry leader whose expertise bridges education and clinical practice.
- He is the Chair of the National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards and the Mental Health in Education Awards.
- Richard’s extensive background includes Mental Health Nursing, Primary Teaching, and Local Authority Leadership, ensuring the content you receive is practical, compliant, and deeply informed.
Course Instructor
For additional queries not answered above, contact the central team on support@amhie.com