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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Read the latest Mental Health Insights Working Paper with a focus on School Mental Health Leads here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
Front cover of the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Mental Health Insights Working Paper, December 2025.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
🌟 Stay Connected with the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools! 🌟 📩 Join our mailing list to stay updated with our latest developments, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved. 👉 Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/xGZPb4zKDx
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📚 I’m delighted to share an upcoming Research Seminar hosted by the Carnegie School of Education: Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School – Considering Ethical and Dilemma-Based Perspectives. 👉 Date & Time: 21st January 12-1pm and 5pm-6pm 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Poster for the upcoming seminar series from Carnegie School of Education.
21st January 12-1pm and 5-6pm. Book Launch - Severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties in school - considering ethical and dilemma-based perspectives with Dr. Tracy Edwards.

28th January 12-1pm. Intersectional struggles and academic drift in vocational higher education with Dr. Bilal Nazir.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Students don’t just hear what we say, they feel what we embody. Every gesture, tone, and movement sends a message. Our guide explores how educators can create a safe, supportive learning environment. 📥 Download the guide here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car... #Education #Safety #MentalHealth
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
📢 Our New December 2025 Mental Health Insights Working Paper is out! Discover how Senior Mental Health Leads are transforming schools with trauma-informed, data-driven strategies. 👀 Read it here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🏫 The Silent Barrier to Learning Anxiety among children and young people is rising sharply. So, how do we respond? Our guide, “How to Tackle Student Anxiety”, offers practical strategies and three action plans to help schools. 📥 Download the full guide here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-anxi...
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
🌟 Great News for Schools with Absence Insurance Through Schools Advisory Service (SAS)! 🌟 If your school has absence insurance with SAS, they are covering the cost for you to complete the School Mental Health Award! 🔗 Start your award journey today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Nearly 1 in 4 children were persistently absent from school in 2022, that’s 1.6 million young people missing out on learning, friendships, future opportunities. But here’s the truth: many of these students want to be in school. 📥 Download the full guide here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🌟 Invest in Mental Health – Invest in Your School’s Future 🌟 Is your school/educational setting ready to make mental health and wellbeing a strategic priority? Find out more about our Mental Health Awards here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car... #MentalHealth #Education #Wellbeing
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Mental Health Awards | Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Leeds Beckett University
A framework for educational institutions to evidence policies and initiatives that work towards improving emotional health and wellbeing.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
🏫 Empathy in Education Teaching isn’t just about delivering knowledge, it’s about shaping human experiences. Educators navigate not only academic challenges but also the emotional landscapes of their students. 📥 Download the full guide here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/empathy-in-e... #Education #Empathy
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Empathy in Education: Three Steps to Shift from Overwhelmed Teacher to Engaged Educator.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🏫 Mental Health in Schools: A Reflection Mental Health in education isn't a one-week topic, it's an ongoing commitment. Let's keep the conversation going: 👉 How is your organisation prioritising mental health and wellbeing for your staff and young people?
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🌱 New Award Launch: Multi Academy Trust Mental Health Impact Award 🌱 Are you committed to building a stronger society and enabling better futures for pupils in your MAT by reducing the long-term risks associated with mental ill-health? 📩 For more information, email schoolmh@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Join our free online briefing to find out more about our School Mental Health Award process and how to attain the award for your school: forms.office.com/e/yRt3bhcSQW Schools that invest in mental health see improved behaviour, stronger relationships, and better learning outcomes.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
🌍Join a Global Community of School Mental Health and Wellbeing Leads! Are you a School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, or a colleague with strategic responsibility for mental health in a school or FE college? Join our FREE School MHWB Leads Community here: forms.office.com/r/82Xm9vRuVm
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Join our free, global community of over 2100 members.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🧠✨ Mental Health Insights: Call for Papers – Next Edition! We’re inviting MH Leads, wellbeing coordinators, and school leaders to submit short papers that showcase your work, reflections, and innovations in supporting student mental health. 📩 Email SchoolMH@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for more information
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
🌟 Join us for a free online briefing to learn about our School Mental Health Award – a powerful framework that helps schools create emotionally healthy environments for all. 📅 Upcoming Online Briefings 2 Oct 25 | 3:45-4:45pm 20 Nov 20 | 3:45-4:45pm 📩 Register here:
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
🧠 New Release: Mental Health in Schools Insights – Summer 2025 From “invisible pupils” to empowered ambassadors, this edition showcases how UK schools are using data to transform wellbeing: 📘 Download www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car... #MentalHealth #Education #Wellbeing #StudentVoice
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Working paper series | Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Leeds Beckett University
The collection demonstrates that schools and other organisations are undertaking significant work to improve children and young people’s mental health.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
💬 Work in a MAT Central Team? Looking to make real, lasting improvements in mental health across your Trust? The NEW Multi Academy Trust Mental Health Impact Award offers a developmental framework to support pupils, staff & your wider community. 📩 Email schoolmh@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to learn more
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🏫 Could your school be next? 🔎 Find out more here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
School Mental Health Award Impact Since 2017.
296 schools achieved Bronze, 312 schools achieved Silver, 173 schools achieved Gold.
"Building emotionally health school communities across the world."
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🚨 Exclusive for Schools! Do you use a #WellbeingSurvey or assess emotional health in school? Join our mailing list to unlock an amazing offer to support whole-school mental health 💙 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #MentalHealthInSchools #Education #Wellbeing
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🎉 Big congrats to St George's Catholic Primary on earning the Bronze School Mental Health Award! 🏅 Staff and students worked together to make it happen — with five pupils stepping up as Wellbeing Champions 💚 Read more: www.newcastleworld.com/community/we... #MentalHealthMatters #Education #Wellbeing
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🎉 Congratulations to Impington Village College on earning the Gold School Mental Health Award for the third consecutive time! This remarkable achievement makes them the first school ever to reach this milestone — a true testament to their commitment to mhwb. www.hihub.info/news/gold-st...
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Gold standard Mental Health award accredited to local village college | HI HUB
For a third successive year, Impington Village College (IVC) has achieved a Gold standard in the Carnegie School Mental Health Awards
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🌿 Mental Health Awareness Week Poll 🌿 This year’s theme is Community, and we’d love to hear from you! What are you doing to support mental health in your school community this week? Share your plans + inspire others 💭 #mentalhealthawarenessweek #schools #wellbeing #education
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week is here (12–18 May)! School leaders — what are you doing to support staff + student wellbeing this year? Assemblies? Walks? Workshops? Share your plans + inspire others 💬 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Schools #Wellbeing #Education
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Congratulations to Heygarth Primary School on achieving our Bronze school mental health award! 🥳 www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25107295.heygarth-primary-school-awarded-mental-health-provision/
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Wirral school praised for its 'outstanding' mental health provision
A Wirral school has been recognised for its mental health provision.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
👋 Does your school have an absence insurance policy with Schools Advisory Service? 💰 If so, your school can complete our school mental health award and governor e-module for free! School MH Award: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... MHWB Governor: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Minds Ahead | SAS Schools Advisory Service
Our School Mental Health Award and our Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead Governor E-Module are included as part of the Schools Advisory Service wellbeing package at no extra cost.
Join us today!
Find out more by emailing schoolmh@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Read the latest blog from Dr Doug Martin here:
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The crisis in school attendance: Too many children and young people are missing out on school and we need to find answers. | Leeds Beckett University
Doug Martin from Leeds Beckett's Carnegie School of Education examines whether too many children and young people are missing out on school
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
🙋 Is your school in the North East Combined Authority? 💰 Schools in the North East Combined Authority can complete our award for FREE! 📢 Join the movement & start your journey today! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #SchoolMentalHealth #WellbeingMatters #TeacherWellbeing #PupilWellbeing
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools.
School Mental Health Award.
Make Mental Health a Priority in Your School!
Good mental health = better educational outcomes. The School Mental Health Award gives schools a clear, evidence-based framework to support well-being for staff & pupils.
- Boosts resilience & emotional intelligence
- Supports better pupil outcomes
- Creates a positive mental health culture
- Helps attract & retain great staff
- Aligns with DfE & gov guidelines
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
We have now grown into a 1,500+ member community! Our April 2025 Working Paper features case studies on: 🔹 Mental Health Leads Networks 🔹 Science of Wellbeing curriculum 🔹 Empathy in competition 🔹 Digital wellbeing for families 📖 Download the latest issue here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
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Working paper series | Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Leeds Beckett University
The collection demonstrates that schools and other organisations are undertaking significant work to improve children and young people’s mental health.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Book your school governor onto the E-Module here: ow.ly/YvNS50Sfgxm Find out more about the E-Module here: ow.ly/bL8W50Sfgxl #mentalhealth #education #governors
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Minds Ahead

Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead Governor E-Module
Only £50

The development of a wellbeing governor role demonstrates the governing bodies commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both staff and pupils.
The creation of the role also emphasises the importance of establishing robust mental health provisions in schools, providing equal opportunities, building resilience and developing support strategies and tools.

For more information email SchoolMH@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Find out more about our school mental health awards and how to apply here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car... #mentalhealth #emotionallyhealthyschools #education #resilience #wellbeing
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Minds Ahead
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools School Mental Health Award.
Are you looking to improve resilience, emotional intelligence, mental health and wellbeing for all members of your school community?
Our School Mental Health Award takes a community approach to mental health and provides a framework to evidence policies and initiatives that work towards improving mental health and wellbeing for both staff and pupils within the wider community.
Our award can help you:
🌱 Evaluate your current mental health practices
🪴 Identify gaps and develop and strengthen these
🌲 Work towards building an emotionally healthy community for all.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
📩 Download all four guides now and take the next step in transforming your teaching practice. www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/empathy-in-e... www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car... www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-anxi... www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...
Leeds Beckett University.
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Minds Ahead.

Now more than ever, educators need practical tools to navigate emotional well-being, anxiety, and psychological safety in classrooms. By deepening our understanding of somatic awareness, empathy, and student mental health, we can create learning spaces where all students feel seen, heard, and supported.

Download all four guides now and take the next step in transforming your teaching practice.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🔔 Stay informed, stay inspired! 🔔 Join our mailing list to get exclusive insights, research, and resources—straight to your inbox! ✏️ Sign up now! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #education #teachers #mentalhealth
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Are you a leader or line manager in a Secondary School? Can you help one of our colleagues by completing the survey leedsbeckettpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Are you a secondary school leader or line manager? Do you have responsibility for policy and/or involvement in supporting women teachers during their menopause transition?
My name is Debbie Rigby, PhD Psychology researcher at Leeds Beckett University.
I am also a retired secondary school science teacher and I am investigating what policies and guidance are  available to support and inform women teachers during their menopause transition in the UK.
This short 10 minute survey investigates what policies and guidance are currently available in your school and gives you the opportunity to share your experiences, good practice and challenges you may face.
For more detailed information and to access the survey click the link or scan the QR code.
Any questions?
Please feel free to contact me with any questions: D.Rigby2946@student.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Congratulations Priestley College on achieving our GOLD Further Education Mental Health Award
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Gold accreditation for Priestley's wellbeing work
PRIESTLEY College has been awarded a national accreditation for the work it does to support the mental health of students and staff.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Congratulations on achieving our Gold School Mental Health Award! buff.ly/3QfvvWf
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Three Kirklees schools from the Ethos Academy Trust family gain national recognition for their focus on positive mental health and its impact on school communities
Three schools in Kirklees, all part of the Ethos Academy Trust, have all achieved the Gold Mental Health in Schools award from The Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools for the second...
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Congratulations to Cawthorne Primary School on achieving our Silver School Mental Health Award! buff.ly/4hWC2kB
Congratulations!
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Congratulations to St Anne’s RC Primary School on achieving our Silver School Mental Health Award! buff.ly/42TOoFT
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Congratulations to Guilsborough Academy on achieving our Gold School Mental Health Award! buff.ly/3QeAKFZ
Congratulations!
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Congratulations to Ab Kettleby Primary and Somerby Primary on achieving our Silver School Mental Health Award! buff.ly/41ctWP7
Congratulations!
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Find out more here: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Children's Mental Health Week
3 - 9th February 2025
‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’
It’s all about how we can build and grow our resilience by understanding ourselves and recognising our emotions.
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Download your FREE guide to Somatic Strategies for Cultivating Psychological Safety in the Classroom here: buff.ly/4iUIf1U
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Somatic Strategies for Cultivating Psychological Safety in the Classroom.
Natasha Ladak
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Have you had your Senior Mental Health Lead grant confirmed? We still have places available on our online beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. We also have our Specialist and AP setting SMHL cohort starting soon.
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Senior Mental Health Lead training courses - DfE assured | Leeds Beckett University
The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a grant for a senior member of school or college staff to access quality-assured training to develop the knowledge and skills to implement an effective…
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Download your FREE guide to Empathy in Education here: buff.ly/4iHCKDy
Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools.
Empathy in Education: Three Steps to Shift from Overwhelmed Teacher to Engaged Educator
Natasha Ladak
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Download your FREE guide to tackling student anxiety here: buff.ly/3ZXVLu6
How to Tackle Student Anxiety.
A guide to addressing student anxiety in primary and secondary schools.
Three action plans for schools to tackle:
- Low level anxiety
- Social anxiety around friendship groups
- Emotionally based school avoidance
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools.
School Mental Health Award.
Improve mental health and wellbeing for staff and pupils within the wider school community. Work towards building an emotionally healthy community for all.
Only £495 +VAT.
SchoolMH@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The grant application process closes on 31st December 2024! Have you applied for the DfE senior mental health lead training grant yet? Make sure you apply before 31st December. Our next cohorts start on 20th January 2025.
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Senior Mental Health Lead training courses - DfE assured | Leeds Beckett University
The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a grant for a senior member of school or college staff to access quality-assured training to develop the knowledge and skills to implement an effective…
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Have you applied for the DfE senior mental health lead training grant yet? Make sure you apply before 31st December. Our next cohorts start on 20th January 2025. buff.ly/4gdpHrs
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Senior Mental Health Lead training courses - DfE assured | Leeds Beckett University
The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a grant for a senior member of school or college staff to access quality-assured training to develop the knowledge and skills to implement an effective…
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Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools @schoolmhealth.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Congratulations to Jupiter Primary School on achieving our Bronze School Mental Health Award! www.hemeltoday.co.uk/education/he...
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Hemel Hempstead school scoops pioneering mental health award
A Hemel Hempstead school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Jupiter Primary School was awarded a Bronze s...
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