Introducing
First Aid for Mental Health
hello... We are pleased to introduce our range of Ofqual regulated, nationally recognised First Aid for Mental Health qualifications. The following awards are available to individuals looking to attend one of our ‘open’ courses (running in selected locations around the UK), or for larger teams via on-site training, which can be delivered as daytime, twilight or INSET day sessions... • Level 1 (RQF) First Aid for Mental Health Awareness – half day course giving a basic introduction to mental health, suitable for staff at all levels. • Level 2 (RQF) First Aid for Mental Health – one day course suitable for class teachers, support staff and existing physical first aiders. • Level 3 (RQF) Supervising First Aid for Mental Health – two day course suitable for those overseeing mental health arrangements, such as senior leaders and SENCOs. Further information on each of the above qualifications can be found on the following pages.You can also find out more by visiting us online at www.edenfield.co.uk, or calling 0844 335 0492.
Why First Aid for Mental Health? As we all know, the emotional health and wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health and wellbeing. However in the UK, some 10 percent of children and young people (aged 5-16) have a clinically diagnosable mental health problem, yet 70 percent of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early stage1. Mental health illnesses are a leading cause of health-related disabilities in children and young people, and can have long-lasting adverse effects on physical health, educational achievement, social relationships and employment prospects2.
Additionally, a recent survey by Leeds Beckett University highlighted that some three quarters of teachers feel that their own poor psychological and emotional condition (caused by excessive workloads, poor work-life balance and financial pressures facing schools) is also having a detrimental impact on pupils’ progress3. More generally, in the UK over half a million workers suffer from mental-health related conditions, and circa 12.5 million working days were lost in 2016/17 as a result4.
Children’s Society (2008) The Good Childhood Inquiry: health research evidence. Public Health England (2016) The mental health of children and young people in England. Leeds Beckett University (2018) Pupil progress is being held back by teachers’ poor mental health. 4 Health and Safety Executive (2017) Work-related Stress, Depression or Anxiety Statistics in Great Britain 2017 1 2 3
Why now? In early 2018, following a review of children and young people’s mental health services, the Care Quality Commission reported that Ofsted should “strengthen its assessment of schools and academies to consider how effectively they respond to pupils’ mental health needs”. The CQC said that inspectors should also take into account the impact that “school life and the curriculum” have on pupils’ mental health when it develops its new inspection framework, which is due to be in place from September 20191. The current School Inspection Handbook also states that schools rated ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ should have a “culture [that] promotes all aspects of pupils’ welfare” and
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that pupils should “enjoy learning about how to stay healthy and about emotional and mental health, [and] safe and positive relationships…2” Furthermore, under government proposals to reform relationship and sex education classes, health resiliance will be a compulsory part of the national curriculum for primary and secondary pupils from autumn 20203.
Read on to find out about our First Aid for Mental Health qualifications and training options...
Schools Week (2018) Rate schools on how they meet pupils’ mental health needs, care commission tells Ofsted, 8 March. Ofsted (2018) Schools Inspection Handbook, September 2018. The Guardian (2018) Mental health education to be made compulsory in English schools, 19 July.
Level 1 Award in First Aid for Mental Health Awareness
This Ofqual regulated half day course provides an overview of the most common mental health conditions and equips learners with the knowledge on how to start a supportive conversation, and how or when to signpost someone to seek appropriate professional help.
Open courses just
£75
+VAT
per person
On-site training just
£425
+VAT
for up to 16 people
Introductory offer… book now and enjoy a discounted price of just £60 (+VAT) per person on our open courses, and just £350 (+VAT) for on-site training for up to 16 people.
The course content includes... • • • • •
What is first aid for mental health? Stress; Identifying mental health conditions*; Providing advice and support; and Starting a conversation.
Bookings and further information... To find out more, book a place on an open course or arrange training at your venue on a date and time to suit you, go to www.edenfield.co.uk/training/ mentalhealth/mh-level-1/ or call us on 0844 335 0492.
* The mental health conditions covered include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia and anxiety, as well as issues such as selfesteem, stress and bereavement.
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
This Ofqual regulated one day course covers all of the subjects from the awareness qualification, along with giving learners the knowledge and confidence to assess for warning signs of suicide and self-harm, and have a greater understanding of the support available. Learners will also cover the mental health action plan and will gain the skills to be a point of contact within their workplace, to help and support a person with a suspected mental health condition. Open courses just
£150
+VAT
per person
On-site training just
£549
+VAT
for up to 16 people
Introductory offer… book now and get a discounted price of just £99 (+VAT) per person on our open courses, and just £425 (+VAT) for on-site training for up to 16 people.
The course content includes... • What is first aid for mental health? • Stress; • Identifying mental health conditions*; • Drugs and alcohol; • Managing anger and building self-esteem; • Providing advice and starting a conversation; • Mental health first aid action plan; and • First aid for mental health in the workplace. Bookings and further information... To find out more, book a place on an open course or arrange training at your venue on a date and time to suit you, go to www.edenfield.co.uk/training/ mentalhealth/mh-level-2/ or call us on 0844 335 0492.
* The mental health conditions covered include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia and anxiety, as well as issues such as selfesteem, stress and bereavement.
Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This Ofqual regulated two day course is aimed at managers, supervisors or those with leadership responsibility. Learners will cover the full syllabus of the mental health awareness and first aid courses, and will also gain a deep understanding of a wider range of mental health conditions and the professional treatments available. They will also understand the basics of introducing a positive mental health culture within a workplace or setting, and know how to provide support for things such as stress. Open courses just
£225
+VAT
per person
On-site training just
£949
+VAT
for up to 16 people
Introductory offer… book now and get a discounted price of just £149 (+VAT) per person on our open courses, and just £799 (+VAT) for on-site training for up to 16 people.
The course content includes... • What is first aid for mental health? • Stress; • Identifying mental health conditions*; • Drugs and alcohol; • Managing anger and building self-esteem; • Providing advice and starting a conversation; • Mental health first aid action plan; • First aid for mental health in the workplace; and • Embedding a positive workplace culture. Bookings and further information... To find out more, book a place on an open course or arrange training at your venue on a date and time to suit you, go to www.edenfield.co.uk/training/ mentalhealth/mh-level-3/ or call us on 0844 335 0492.
* The mental health conditions covered include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia and anxiety, as well as issues such as selfesteem, stress and bereavement.
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