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Mentally Well Schools

Need evidence-informed solutions to improve student and staff mental health? You’re in the right place.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Ava and her team at Mentally Well Schools."
Cori Bateman, Executive Headteacher/CEO, Pioneer Learning Trust, England

We now offer two Senior Mental Health Lead Training courses, as well as a variety of other CPD training.

We help schools improve staff and student wellbeing through evidence-informed CPD training and counselling for school staff, delivered by psychotherapists. Our work draws on approaches including CBT and DBT, and is underpinned by a trauma-informed approach.

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Mental Health in Schools
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Evidence-Informed CPD Training & Counselling to improve mental health in schools

Benefit from CPD workshops for staff, including two Senior Mental Health Lead Training courses. Our team comprises an Associate Lecturer on an 'MSc Mental Health & Wellbeing in Education' at a university in England, and a Psychotherapist. Our CPD training and counselling use evidence-based approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and are underpinned by a Trauma-Informed approach.

Senior Mental Health Lead Courses


We offer two different Senior Mental Health Lead training courses (online).

One course provides expert guidance on all 8 principles for a whole-school approach to promoting mental wellbeing in schools. The other course covers 3 of the 8 principles for a whole-school approach to promoting mental health and wellbeing.


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Testimonials

 

Cori Bateman

EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER & CEO
Pioneer Learning Trust, England

"I wholeheartedly recommend Ava and her team at Mentally Well Schools. In our preparation for the return of the rest of our pupils we had an excellent workshop for our team, supporting them in recognising and addressing signs of poor mental health in our children and in ourselves... The workshop was fantastic. I've had so many staff contact me to thank me for training... Definitely fewer staff burn outs in the future I think! "
 

Jen Lloyd

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Luton, England

"The training we received was very well delivered by presenters who are credible and experienced. The resources provided were both high quality and more importantly, useful! I would urge anyone, in any setting to explore the Mentally Well Schools offer for training, resources and support."

 

 

Lisa Hide

MENTAL HEALTH LEAD
Central Walker CofE Primary School

"Fantastic course. Well thought out and thorough. I now feel ready to embark on my new role as mental health lead in our school - this course has provided me with the tools, resources and strategies to confidently approach mental health and wellbeing in our primary setting."
 

Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco

LEADER OF WELLBEING AND POSITIVE EDUCATION
Rome, Italy

"The course was very helpful. It was good to connect with other educators who experience similar challenges and Ava guided our discussions with expertise. The slides were clear and the resources we have access to were excellent. Well worth the time and money spent - thank you!"

 

 

Kerry Cooper

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL MENTAL HEALTH TEACHING LEAD
Roxton CE Academy, England

"High quality [programme] resources which have made a difference to our children's well being. Very swift and useful responses to questions."
 

Meredith Scherbinske

PRIMARY & MIDDLE YEARS COUNSELOR
Khartoum International Community School (KICS) - Khartoum, Sudan

"Mentally Well Schools is an amazing resource and source of information for school counseling materials. I signed up to take the staff mental wellbeing program and use information from it constantly. Highly recommend!"

 

 

Lois Dignan

TEACHER
Benenden, England

"I have used these [programme materials] extensively with my students to help support their well being back in school. The resources are well thought out and easy to access and use and perfect for busy school life. Thank you for taking care to build on these in a cohesive way."
 

E. Lee

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
International School, Brunei

"I have found the [programme] resources to be pitched perfectly for the age groups intended. Clear, eye-catching and well-designed worksheets and the teacher support is wonderful. I am happy to have found such great resources for both students and staff alike. Keep up the great work Mentally Well Schools!"

Free Resources

Free Resources

Free resources to improve mental health in schools, including a 'Sleep, Exercise and Healthy Balanced Diet' Poster Pack. Browse our library of free created and curated mental health resources to benefit the mental health and wellbeing of your students and your staff.

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Counselling for Staff & Students

Online counselling for staff and students, from a former SENDCo and Senior Leader in schools who specialises in workplace stress, burnout, childhood trauma and neurodivergence.

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Workshops

Training

We offer evidence-informed CPD training and workshops for school staff, enabling them to better support the mental health and wellbeing of primary and secondary school students. We also lead workshops to help improve teacher mental health and wellbeing.

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