This bitesize CPD collection is part of a series of online micro learning units for teachers and school leaders on supporting pupil mental health and wellbeing in practice. The units offer insights into best practice in supporting children and young people, building on the latest evidence base. They are designed to develop knowledge around a range of topics that now form part of the statutory Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum, supporting teachers to consider how they might most effectively deliver these topics as part of the curriculum. Specifically, topics covered include:
These online micro learning units incorporate a range of content types to support professional learning and reflective practice, including:
This online learning is being supported by the Bupa Foundation and the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH).
This webinar included presentations by Jules Sanders and Megan Hornsby (School for Inspiring Talents) and Saira Saeed (Senior Mental Health Lead and Secondary leader) and featured a panel discussion with Jan Forshaw (Head of Education, Coram Life Education) and Jonathan Baggaley (CEO, PSHE Association). More details can be found on the event page.
The Padlet below was used during the webinar to share ideas and resources.
The case study included here discusses staff experiences of pupils’ self-harming behaviour, with a particular focus on the experiences of staff members, the hidden nature of self-harm and recommendations for practitioners and school leaders.
This article summarises research into education and training interventions and support tools for school staff responding to young people who disclose self-harm.
