About

About Halcyon

"I set up Halcyon Education following a decade as an education advisor, head of a team responsible for a transformative emotional literacy curriculum, and 14 years as a teacher and leader in an inner city school. I wanted to wholly focus on promoting practical ways in which the curriculum, school processes and culture are planned and to ensure they are rigorous in establishing emotional wellbeing and resilience. This focus and preparedness means we are not waiting for a crisis to happen before acting, and identifies those members of the school community who may less visible and need more support".

Anna Bateman, Founder

Anna Bateman

Vision

Our vision is to transform the educational mental health landscape by developing strong, confident leaders.


Our vision is to create a future where schools are proactive in addressing mental health, and every pupil has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

Values

1. We do what we say we will do

2. We are supportive and accepting

3. We are tenacious and focused

4. We are experts in our field and bring insight

5. We care about you and your school community

Leadership experience

My education career began in a very large inner city primary school and I quickly had a genuine love for making a difference (which educator doesn't?) After teaching for a few years I led the healthy schools agenda across school and was consequently asked by the Local Authority education advisory service to be an advisor on secondment. This is where my journey as an advisor/consultant began.


In this role I was a consultant on an evidence based, emotional literacy curriculum and was soon leading a team. We supported 80+ schools and over 24,000 pupils. As the financial cuts began in 2014, I decided to setup up Halcyon Education and have been extremely busy ever since.  Personal highlights have been advising the Department for Education, interviewing Sir Tim Brighouse and Professor Mick Waters and meeting and interviewing Professor Peter Fonaghy.  However what continues to drive me, is making a difference, something which I'm sure you can relate to? It is an absolute privilege to work with schools and be part of the development of senior mental health leads' confidence and competence. 


I have volunteered as a governor for over 8 years and sat on two Interim Executive Boards. I am currently Vice-Chair of a large primary school.


The Team

The team at Halcyon consists of a varied and experienced team of agile consultants and support, and we are growing!  We all share one thing though - and that is a passion for improving the mental health and resilience of the next generation and our values drive everything we do and offer.






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I have worked with Anna professionally for nearly 10 years, commissioning Halcyon Education to work on a number of pieces of work with leaders in schools. Her commitment and the level of integrity and honesty with which she works is exemplary. As a leader and strategist she is supportive, encouraging and progressive while also being able to tackle challenges head on and bring people with her. As a coach, mentor and trainer her knowledge is consistently up to date and forward-looking.


She is able to understand the issues that those she works with face and also work with them to identify pragmatic and deeply workable solutions. She empowers others to take steps to progress themselves and brings to her work a level of personal insight and awareness that inspires others.


Anna Robinson

Mental Health Lead Birmingham Education Partnership

UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer

Mental Health Credentials


I am wholly committed to updating my knowledge and understanding around resilience and mental health and I annually attend relevant conferences and training days. As well as holding an Early Years Education degree and Qualified Teacher status, I am also:


  • An accredited facilitator for the Academic Resilience Approach (Young Minds)
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained
  • A licensed PATHS trainer (Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained (ASIST)
  • Obtained a level 7, Social Innovation Module, Kingston University
  • Three day Strategic Planning and Purpose training
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid Trained


FAQ's

We strive to provide comprehensive information and answers to your frequently asked questions. We understand that choosing the right mental health coaching and support services for your school can be a significant decision, and we want to ensure that you have all the information you need to make an informed choice.

  • Q: What is Halcyon Education?

    A.Halcyon Education is an organisation that provides training and leadership development for senior mental health leads.

  • Q: What is the focus of the mental health coaching and education resources offered by your company?

    A: Our mental health coaching and education resources are focused on helping primary and secondary schools prioritise mental health and wellbeing in their policies, strategic planning, and daily practices. So that all pupils have the best possible personal and academic outcomes, and where all pupils feel seen and heard.

     


  • Q: What kind of services do you offer to schools?

    A: Our company offers coaching, strategic planning, policy writing, and time saving educational resources to guide schools towards putting mental health at the heart of school improvement.

  • Q: Who can benefit from your mental health coaching and services?

    A: Our services are designed to benefit primary and secondary schools, as well as their pupils, teachers, staff and parents/carers.

  • Q: How do you tailor your services to meet the specific needs of each school?

    A: We work closely with each school to understand their unique needs and goals, and we customize our services to help them achieve their specific objectives.

  • Q: What can schools expect from working with Halcyon Education?

    A: Schools can expect a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being, tailored to their specific needs and goals, with ongoing support and guidance from our team of experts.

  • Q: How do schools get started with your mental health coaching and support services?

    A: Schools can get started by Clicking on the subscribe button HERE

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