Bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day practice.
£395 + VAT (Total: £474) ENROL NOW
Immediate impact:
- Distributed Leadership: Strengthens school-wide capacity by creating a sustainable leadership model.
- Operational Excellence: Bridges the gap between strategy and the classroom by providing practical tools to embed a consistent “Whole School Approach” across all staff.
- Enhanced Early Intervention: Improves student outcomes through data-driven early identification and the creation of more efficient, high-quality referral pathways to external services.
Access the course prospectus here
About the course
An online introduction to the role of the Mental Health Lead and the related duties of a Governor with responsibility for mental health and/or wellbeing.
Date: 13th October 2025
Times: 9am – 3pm
Length: One day
Location: Live online over Teams
Course Overview
This course is designed for professionals dedicated to supporting the Senior Mental Health Lead in a practical, hands-on capacity, including:
- Pastoral Leads and Managers looking to formalise their mental health expertise and operational impact.
- SENCOs and Inclusion Leads wanting to better integrate mental health support into existing SEND frameworks.
- Aspiring Mental Health Leads or experienced Teaching Assistants seeking a structured pathway into specialised mental health leadership.
This one-day course is designed to provide an overview of the types of activities that an Assistant Mental Health Lead may undertake. Training therefore introduces the coverage of the role and some of the tasks that they may be asked to undertake.
Course Overview
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to drive meaningful change through the following core competencies:
- Strategic Support: Master the ability to translate high-level mental health policies into actionable, school-wide daily practices.
- Intervention Mapping: Learn to design and audit a tiered support system that ensures every student receives the right level of care at the right time.
- Staff Empowerment: Gain the skills to lead peer-to-peer support sessions and increase the literacy of the wider staff body regarding emotional regulation.
- Pathway Management: Develop robust systems for monitoring student wellbeing data and managing clear, effective referrals to external agencies.
Need approval from your finance/budgeting team? Download this prospectus covering all of the course content, outcomes and information.
What preparation is required?
You can book through the website (invoice details can be added).
The course handbook and presentation can be downloaded from the website.
There is no assessment and attendees gain a certificate of attendance.
Cost
Course costs £395+VAT per learner (£474 total).
Discounts are offered for those training a second lead (if their previous lead has left post) and for AMHIE members (up to 30%)
Single
Course fee £395 + VAT. Invoice option available.
Unmatched Support: You’re Not Alone in This
While this is a self-study course, you will never be left to navigate the requirements alone. Your enrolment includes dedicated support to ensure your success:
- Complimentary Mentoring: Receive a dedicated one-to-one mentoring session to help you overcome initial barriers in embedding the learning within your setting.
- 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 our Lead Assessor and QA Officer.
Your Expert Instructor: Richard Curtis
Your course is authored by Richard Curtis, an industry leader whose expertise bridges education and clinical practice.
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.
He further guarantees the training is current and authoritative as the Chair of both the National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards and the Mental Health in Education Awards.
Course Instructor
For additional queries not answered above, contact the central team on support@amhie.com