Cloughside College offers mental health awareness training and continuing professional development opportunities to education establishments.
The type of courses we provide are listed below.
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.
The Suicide First Aid Lite (Virtual) course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
Suicide First Aid (SFA) is a course designed to teach you how to recognise people at risk, step in to help at the right time and provide helpful, safe assistance.
When you complete the Suicide First Aid (SFA) course, you are en route to gaining the UK’s only national Suicide Prevention qualification.
| Date | Course Title & Information | Venue & Facilitators |
| Twilight Course: 1 Hour |
Stress, Anxiety Depression & Self Half This training allows colleagues to gain a better understanding of depression and anxiety in a classroom. It will discuss ways in which you can talk to young people and give advice in a helpful way. The session concentrates on breaking down any barriers the young person may have and how these barriers can be overcome so the young person can continue with their education. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Remote learning |
| Twilight Course: 1 Hour |
Identity and Transgender This training concentrates on how to talk to young people about their identity. It will allow staff to feel empowered when discussing this with young people and break down barriers. It also signposts staff to helpful training/websites and resources that can be used during these conversations and within a classroom environment. It will discuss how the process of gender reassignment can start, so the staff have a better understanding of the process. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Remote learning |
| Twilight Course: 1 Hour |
Psychosis This training allows colleagues to develop a greater understanding of Psychosis. The session will cover what psychosis is and its possible causes and treatments, as well as how staff could support someone who is having these experiences within school. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Remote learning |
| Twilight Course: 1 Hour |
Eating Disorders This training allows colleagues to gain a greater understanding of eating disorders and discuss the different types of eating disorders and how they can be managed. The session will provide strategies to support young people who may be affected by eating disorders. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Remote learning |
| Twilight Course: 1 Hour |
Self Harm This training allows colleagues to gain a better understanding of self-harm, see the benefit of early intervention and provides strategies to break down barriers in discussing this with young people. It provides practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Remote learning |
| Two Day Course: |
Mental Health First Aid Kit Training Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips people with mental health skills and awareness. Through this accredited training we equip people with the skills they need to support their own and others’ wellbeing. It empowers people to notice the signs of mental ill health. It also encourages them to break down barriers and listen in a non-judgemental way. In addition, it shows them how to signpost support for recovery. |
Gemma Johnson, SENCo, Cloughside College Face to face Location TBC |