Leadership of School Mental Health and Wellbeing

Overview

Mental health is everybody's responsibility and all schools play a key role in supporting the mental health of their students. 

As part of the Leadership of School Mental Health and Wellbeing course at Leeds Beckett University you’ll:

• Gain an understanding of the evidence of effective whole school mental health 

• Apply your knowledge in your role as a school leader

• Learn how to recognise issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression

• Take early steps to improve the mental health of children in your care

• Develop sophisticated and original interventions to build children’s resilience and nurture appropriate coping mechanisms

• Provide an inclusive and enabling environment where every student's mental health can be supported and strengthened  

Career prospects

Aimed at designated senior leaders for mental health, this course will allow you to gain key leadership and management skills and increased mental health understanding to provide the best possible support for children and to set you apart in ever-changing educational settings. 

Developing best practices in mental health could help you raise your profile and secure a promotion to a senior leadership position within your school or at a multi-academy trust.

• Head teacher

• Pre-School Leader

• Special Educational Needs Coordinator

• Inclusion Manager