Leading a Culture of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health

This programme has been designed around three key themes:

Theme One - A Framework for Wellbeing and PMH

Module 1 - Understanding the big picture

Module 2 - Clarity precedes competence

Issues explored include:

• A whole-school framework for Wellbeing and PMH

• Establishing an awareness around common mental health issues and how these affect individuals within any educational setting. 

• Being clear...Defining mental health, mental health illness and wellbeing

• Identifying signs of mental health issues

• Mental Health Continuum - Examples and Case studies

Theme Two - Prevention rather than cure

Module 3 - A look at resilience and common wellbeing interferences

Module 4 - A culture for wellbeing - 5 essentials

Issues explored include:

• Developing collective responsibility for professional wellbeing

• Quick wins for positive Wellbeing

• It’s all about routines and rituals...but what’s the difference?

• Developing a psychological safe culture for professional growth

• Professional behaviours that support the development of mental strength.

Theme 3 - Looking forward

Module 5 - A wellbeing and Mental Health Policy

Module 6 - Developing wellbeing within our children

Issues explored include:

• Consistency with regard to approaches for the development of key issues around PMH and W

• Designing an appropriate strategy for the future of wellbeing and PMH

• Sign posting the signposts - Are we all aware of how to offer appropriate advice?

• Classroom Cultures - Ensuring every child is in a psychologically safe environment.

• Rituals for the wellbeing of our children

• Where to now? Next steps for promoting positive mental health across our school