Emotionally Healthy Children and Young People

Our core training which is delivered in one day covers anxiety, depression, self-harm (including the Self-Harm Pathway) and outcome measures (specifically Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ, understanding and scoring).

Staff are first asked to complete four mind-ed core modules and then attend the training session to gain additional knowledge and embed learning into practice. This is done through practical case studies and resources to help respond confidently to specific mental health difficulties.

Attendees should register at www.minded.org.uk and create a learning account. Each module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete:

• Measuring what happens (module code 410-067)
• The worried child (module code 410-025)
• Sad, bored or isolated (module code 410-021)
• Self-harm and risky behaviour (module code 410-029)

Who should attend: This may be a pastoral staff member, safeguarding lead or someone with a special interest and function within the school/setting around mental health and emotional wellbeing, but is open to anyone and everyone working in a Cheshire East school, Local Authority Youth Provision, and Community Organisations Affiliated to Connected Communities.

Group based offer of mental health consultation.

Schools/settings identify a child or young person where there is cause for concern and prioritise them for consultation. Advice is given on the most appropriate interventions, resources and pathways. There is opportunity for shared learning across schools/settings.

Who should attend: This will preferably be a member of staff that has attended our Mental Health Awareness Training, completed an SDQ and collated background information for the child or young person that they wish to discuss.

Relevant documents

• EHCYP Consultation Service Model Flowchart (this provides guidance to prepare for your consultation session)
• EHCYP Pre-Consultation Information Leaflet - for parents
• EHCYP Parent and School Consultation Form

This part of the offer can be accessed as a whole school during a twighlight session, or inset day as required. We provide a session where staff can reflect on practice, share good working principles, and embed learning into their work with children and young people. There may be a focus on specific themes relating to practice to explore improved ways of working, and self-care, whilst ensuring a supportive environment.

Who should attend: Ideally this would be a member of staff that has attended our Mental Health Awareness Training and a consultation session, enabling them to reflect on strategies and resources that have been tried.

* This training is for teaching staff supporting young people in Secondary Schools, Colleges and Alternative Educational provision.

Responding to Self-harm Simulation Training is based in Macclesfield District General Hospital (MDGH). This training is aimed at professionals working within the education sector, who care/support for children and young people. This style of training provides a safe and supported opportunity to practice responding to self-harm behaviour.

Please note that this training is practical and involves involvement from all delegates (discussion/roleplay). We have received feedback from previous delegates saying that this enables learning and improves confidence.

It is a pre-requisite that all attendees complete the MindEd Module, “Self-Harm and Risky Behaviour” prior to attending the face to face course.

Attendees should log in/register at www.minded.org.uk and create a learning account. The module takes approximately 20 – 30 minutes to complete. Certificates can be saved electronically as proof of completion and will be requested on the day.

Learning Objectives:

• Improved confidence & understanding of responding to self-harm
• Recognise active listening skills and practical development.
• Awareness of Gibbs reflective cycle and practical development
• Awareness of the self-harm pathway
• Understanding of confidentiality and self-harm.

For information on how to park at Macclesfield District General Hospital, please visit: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/Patients-Visitors/car-parking.htm

Relevant documents

• Self Harm Pathway (please familiarise yourself with the pathway prior to attending the course as we will be referring to this throughout as a resource)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Simulation Training

This is the Full Mental Health First Aid: Youth - 2 Day course.

Who can attend?

• Course available to: those working in Cheshire East Schools, Voluntary and Charity Sector.
• Course cost: £20 to be invoiced via details on your booking form.

 

The booking process must be completed to reserve your space:

Download and complete the booking form below, including which date you would like to attend

Your manager signs the form

Return the form to  emotionally.healthyschools@nhs.net

 

Course Description:

This is the Full Mental Health First Aid: Youth - 2 Day course.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. They will teach you the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need. In doing so, you can speed up a young person’s recovery and stop a mental health issue from getting worse. Our courses won't teach you to be a therapist, but we will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis - and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.

But more than that, we aim to give you the information and skills to look after your own mental health so that you can set an example for young people. By giving you the tools to have these conversations, we hope to empower you to create a mentally healthy, supportive environment in your family, school, peer group or community.

Let's create a future where mental health is treated as a normal part of life, in the same way as physical health. A future where every young person has access to support if they need it.

 

Booking Form