Training

In-person Training & Online Training

In-person Training

Anna has worked with and transformed 1000’s of primary and secondary schools. She has excellent subject knowledge and a solid understanding of how schools work. Which ensures a unique training experience from someone who has a deep educational understanding and a wealth of knowledge in mental health and resilience . This puts her in a unique position to be able to offer inspirational, thought provoking training on the latest approaches to mental health in schools.


Anna has worked with and transformed 100’s of primary and secondary schools. She has excellent subject knowledge and a solid understanding of how schools work and is currently a member of the advisory group for the Department of Education. This puts her in a unique position to be able to offer thought leading talks on the latest approaches to mental well being in schools.


Join me on a day of transformation as we explore what it means to take a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. I will share key learning from the last 15 years as a consultant and trainer across 100’s of schools as well as drawing on the wealth of experience in the room.


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    1 in 6 children aged 5-16 have a probable mental health disorder.


    (NHS Digital, 2021)

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    Mental health issues negatively affect school attendance and exam performance.


    (The Children’s Society, 2022)

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    77% of teachers report poor mental health, impacting student well-being. 


    (Education Support, 2023)

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    Only 34% of schools have a dedicated mental health lead. 


    (YoungMinds, 2021)

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    Schools with mental health programs see a 20% improvement in student behavior.


    (Anna Freud Centre, 2022)

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    By April 2024, the government aims to have MHSTs covering 44% of pupils and learners, increasing this to 50% by March 2025.


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Typical Training subjects include:


  • Staff wellbeing   
  • Senior leadership wellbeing and governance           
  • Middle leadership, time management
  • Whole school strategy, mental health
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Anxiety and Low Mood
  • Self-harm
  • Emotional literacy
  • Managing exam stress
  • Creating Psychological safety in teams
  • Unlock the progress of our most vulnerable pupils
  • Parental Engagement and mental health
  • Developing confident - high performing pastoral teams
  • Sharing practice as a Director for wellbeing and family services


With over 15 years of training expertise and consistently rated 5 star training, bespoke training can be written and delivered for a wide range of audiences.

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    1 in 6 children aged 5-16 have a probable mental health disorder.


    (NHS Digital, 2021)

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  • Slide title

    Mental health issues negatively affect school attendance and exam performance. 


    (The Children’s Society, 2022)

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  • Slide title

    77% of teachers report poor mental health, impacting student well-being.


    (Education Support, 2023)

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  • Slide title

    Only 34% of schools have a dedicated mental health lead. 


    (YoungMinds, 2021)

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  • Slide title

    Schools with mental health programs see a 20% improvement in student behavior.


    (Anna Freud Centre, 2022)

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  • Slide title

    By April 2024, the government aims to have MHSTs covering 44% of pupils and learners, increasing this to 50% by March 2025.


    (DfE)

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In the morning – If it’s predictable, it’s preventable 

We will be re-evaluating school systems and processes, understanding how curriculum plays a significant part in prevention and the fundamentals of fostering a psychologically safe environment.


In the afternoon – Getting comfortable with discomfort

This will have a focus on signs and symptoms of key mental health difficulties for staff and pupils and the self-help strategies needed which manage discomfort and overwhelm.


Learn more

  • Slide title

    1 in 6 children aged 5-16 have a probable mental health disorder.


    (NHS Digital, 2021)

    Button

  • Slide title

    Mental health issues negatively affect school attendance and exam performance.


    (The Children’s Society, 2022)

    Button

  • Slide title

    77% of teachers report poor mental health, impacting student well-being. 


    (Education Support, 2023)

    Button

  • Slide title

    Only 34% of schools have a dedicated mental health lead. 


    (YoungMinds, 2021)

    Button

  • Slide title

    Schools with mental health programs see a 20% improvement in student behavior.


    (Anna Freud Centre, 2022)

    Button

  • Slide title

    By April 2024, the government aims to have MHSTs covering 44% of pupils and learners, increasing this to 50% by March 2025.


    (DfE)

    Button

In the morning – If it’s predictable, it’s preventable 

We will be re-evaluating school systems and processes, understanding how curriculum plays a significant part in prevention and the fundamentals of fostering a psychologically safe environment.


In the afternoon – Getting comfortable with discomfort

This will have a focus on signs and symptoms of key mental health difficulties for staff and pupils and the self-help strategies needed which manage discomfort and overwhelm.


Learn more

In person training

Exceptional and inspirational training for your school, providing you with the subject knowledge needed to improve the mental health of your whole school community. Anna has delivered a wide range of training session subjects from resilience and emotional literacy through to bereavement and loss and staff wellbeing. She is highly experienced at designing bespoke training, using research and evidence informed practice.


We deliver engaging, impactful training for a range of settings and audiences from CEO’s and Trustee’s through to middle leaders and parents/carers.



Anna has made an incredible contribution

to The National College programme, helping

us to continually shape its direction

Raise standards in all areas of mental health and wellbeing, check out the significant range of webinars and courses

– designed, written and delivered by Anna.

 Rated 4.7 stars across the platform

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE

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Anna has made an incredible contribution to The National College programme, helping us to continually shape its direction

Anna has made an incredible contribution to The National College programme, helping us to continually shape its direction

Raise standards in all areas of mental health and wellbeing, check out the significant range of webinars and courses

– designed, written and delivered by Anna.

 Rated 4.7 stars across the platform

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE

Sign-up

Great Course I Have Gained Amazing Knowledge

I found this course extremely informative and engaging. The content was well structured. I learnt skills that i can apply in real life situations. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a better understanding of mental health and how to support others effectively.

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