Secure a Level 4 qualification and instantly gain the framework to refine existing whole-school systems for evidence-based strategic improvement.
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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.
Download the course prospectus here
About the course
Leading to a Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Aware Leadership (Educational Mental Health Lead) in addition to accreditation as a Designated Mental Health Lead.
Dates: 9th March 2026, 20th May 2026 & 16th June 2026
Times: 09:00-15:30
Length: Three Days
Location: Online
Course Overview
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.
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 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.
Need approval from your finance/budgeting team? Download this prospectus covering all of the course content, outcomes and information.
Assessment
To become a qualified Advanced Mental Health Lead and achieve the Open Awards Level 4 qualification, you must successfully complete a portfolio.
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 alongside your training.
Attendance Certificate: Once you have completed the modules, you can download an attendance certificate.
Course Preparation
All course materials are delivered digitally. This means you will need to bring a device or download the materials before coming on the course.
Before the course you are required to complete a personal skills audit and also a setting audit. These are both available online through amhie.com/learn. If a colleague is also completing a course with us, then complete the setting audit in tandem.
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 Access
You will be invoiced £1,300 plus VAT.
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:
Direct Access: Contact our central team anytime by phone or email to discuss content or ask questions.
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.
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