We provided training for 13 members of staff on Mental Health England’s Mental Health First Aid Champions course; an accredited 1-day programme. This was important for the mental health of staff along with parents who needed support.
Recognising a further need among our colleagues we asked for expressions of interest from them to attend a further 2-day course in Mental First Aid (this was split across 8 sessions). Following expressions of interest 2 members of staff completed the 2-day programme. We have subsequently set-up a peer-to-peer wellbeing group within the school, although the group meets termly, trained staff are available to support peers and colleagues at any time. This has built on the vast amount of knowledge and skills we already had in place.
