Secure a Level 4 qualification and receive bespoke training for Heads and senior leaders to strategically embed and sustain whole-school cultural change for well-being.
The Advanced Mental Health Lead training recorded especially for Heads and Senior Leaders in education
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Immediate Impact:
- Level 4 Qualification: Start working towards a Level 4 qualification from Open Awards, certifying your advanced expertise.
- Senior Leadership Focus: Gain advanced content recorded especially for Heads and senior leaders to drive cultural change from the top.
- System Refinement: Begin immediately reviewing and improving existing mental health systems and processes based on expert guidance.
Who is this course for?
This is an advanced reflective course with content tailored specifically for those in executive and senior roles:
- Heads and Senior Leaders in education who need a deep, strategic understanding of their role in developing and embedding mental health systems.
- Established Mental Health Leads looking for advanced training recorded with a senior leadership perspective.
- 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 an in-depth program designed for experienced leaders to refine and improve whole-school systems and processes.
- Strategic Requirements: Starts with the essence of the full Mental Health Lead role (as determined by the DfE) and the senior leader’s role in governance.
- Culture and Ethos: Features an in-depth module on whole-setting aspirations, focusing on ethos and culture to drive sustainable change.
- Monitoring and Improvement: Takes learners through the requirements for the role, ensuring monitoring and improvement cycles are robust and effective.
- Integration: Includes modules on reflecting on local mental health services for staff and pupils, and building well-being into the curriculum.
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 required for the qualification and needs to be submitted within 7 months of starting. It is designed to be completed as you work through the training modules.
- Attendance Certificate: Once you have completed the modules, you can download an attendance certificate.
Support with your learning
While this is a self-study course, your investment includes dedicated support:
- 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 the central team anytime by phone or email to discuss content or ask questions.
Cost
Course costs £1300+VAT per learner (£1560 total).
Discounts are offered 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.
Course Instructor
For additional queries not answered above, contact the central team on support@amhie.com