Mental Health Lead Training

Certify your mental health lead. Achieve DfE and Ofsted excellence

The comprehensive, DfE-aligned pathway for Designated Mental Health Leads.

Gain the practical confidence to lead compliant provision across your setting with the option to access an accredited Level 4 Qualification with our Advanced course.

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1500+ Leads Trained | Optional Open Awards Level 4 (Advanced Course) | 9/10 Average Content Rating

Why AMHIE Training Stands Apart: A Strategic, Accredited Approach

As the Mental Health Lead role grows in complexity, generic training is no longer enough. AMHIE provides a strategic learning experience, designed for immediate implementation and verified with high-level accreditation.

What makes AMHIE training stand out

Choose the Right Level for Your Team's Needs

Ideal for new Leads or those establishing the role.

Level 1: Foundational Understanding

Ideal for new Leads or those establishing the role.

  • Course: Mental Health Lead Training (£395 + VAT)
  • Focus: Gain an understanding of the key requirements of the role. Suitable for Assistants.
  • Outcome: Equip your team to recognise early signs and react with crucial setting support.
  • Delivery: Online Self-Study
Suitable for Leads with some experience ready to deepen implementation.

Level 2: Embedding Provision

Suitable for Leads with some experience ready to deepen implementation.

  • Course: Mental Health Lead Training (£750 + VAT)
  • Focus: Learn to embed wellbeing across your setting and integrate mental health across curriculum and policies.
  • Outcome: Deeper understanding of planning and monitoring mental health provision.
  • Delivery: Online Self-Study
Essential for experienced Leads driving whole-school improvement, with the option to secure formal accreditation.
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Level 3: Advanced Strategic Leadership & Optional Level 4 Qualification

Essential for experienced Leads driving whole-school improvement, with the option to secure formal accreditation.

  • Course: Advanced Designated Mental Health Lead (£1,300 + VAT)
  • Focus: Understand the role and reflect on refinement and improvements to existing systems. This is the only course in the pathway that offers the optional Open Awards Level 4 Qualification.
  • Outcome: Optional Level 4 Qualification (upon portfolio submission). Drive improvements in attendance, attainment, and staff retention.
  • Delivery: Live Online via Teams (9-3 over 3 days) or Online Self-Study

Ensuring Strategic Support for Your Lead

The Designated Mental Health Lead cannot succeed alone. We offer targeted training to ensure the whole team is aligned and compliant:

Assistant Mental Health Lead

(£395 + VAT):

Prepare key support staff to effectively back the lead and understand the expectations for schools.

Prepare key support staff to effectively back the lead and understand the expectations for schools.

Designated Governor Courses 

(£195 + VAT):

Equip Governors with the knowledge to understand DfE expectations and effectively monitor your strategic approach.

Equip Governors with the knowledge to understand DfE expectations and effectively monitor your strategic approach.

Mental Health Lead CPD Sessions

£245+VAT:

Half-day sessions focusing on turning theory into practice and creating a dynamic strategy unique to your setting. Essential for ongoing DfE best practice expectations.

Half-day sessions focusing on turning theory into practice and creating a dynamic strategy unique to your setting.
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Training testimonials

Toni Dunn - Mental Health Lead

“This course has been very useful in providing a good foundation to build upon my knowledge, to be a successful mental health lead within the provision where I teach.”

Simone O'Rourke - Headteacher

“A very well written and presented course which allows for plenty of time to reflect.”

Melanie Knight - Mental Health Lead

“The course was thorough and it allowed me to understand the different approaches available. The ability to take the course in bite-sized chunks and work through it at my own pace was very helpful.”

Anonymous

“AMHIE Regional conferences are the perfect place to meet likeminded people and come away re-energised with useful ideas to take forward”

Toni Young - Mental Health Lead

“The Advanced Mental Health in Education (AMHIE) course has been outstanding. It’s incredibly well-structured, practical, and empowering. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in their setting.” 

Sinead Elliott - Mental Health Lead

“This is a brilliant course and very useful to help you develop your settings mental health and wellbeing. Everyone is very friendly and supportive.” 

Suzanne Lewis-Dale - Headteacher

“The time to cross reference strategic planning from all areas of school development, allowing me to wave wellbeing through all aspects of school life was valuable.” 

Anonymous

“You will gain valuable insight into the developing role and changes to be implemented at AMHIE’s Regional conferences”

Anonymous

“I would recommend the Young Person’s mentoring course. It is very useful and there was handy resources provided to help with all the learning.“

Get up to 30% off of training

Discounts & Reductions:

Discounts are available for repeat schools or when a lead has left post.

AMHIE paying members can enjoy a 30% discount on all training bookings as a one of their many benefits.

Contact us today to discuss your training needs or to claim your discount for your training booking:

support@amhie.com or 02381 120010.