Course Access
You will be invoiced £1,300 plus VAT.
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
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
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.
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 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 Access
You will be invoiced £1,300 plus 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
For additional queries not answered above, contact the central team on support@amhie.com