We provide a number of training courses throughout the year suitable for all staff in school. Our courses are available to any school and are delivered either virtually or face to face in Leeds. We also have a number of eLearning modules available. All our training is bookable via LeedsforLearning.co.uk.
Please use the navigation bar to the side of this page to browse our full training offer linked to the area of work that you are interested in.
We are also able to arrange bespoke training for whole school staff; please e mail us at schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.
Virtual: Free bitesize session: An overview of The Children’s Society’s 'Our Time' emotional wellbeing drop-in service
Learn more about this no-referral, no-waiting list approach.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: Primary and secondary support staff from all schools and settings
Embedding effective social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) strategies in your school
Promoting and supporting good social, emotional and mental health practices in school.
- Course type: Full day
- Audience: SEMH and PSHE leads from primary and secondary schools and SILC settings
Virtual: Free pupil workshop: Protected characteristics for pupils in KS2
A fun and interactive workshop for KS2 pupils. Join as a class or group to learn all about the 9 Protected characteristics.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: PSHE leaders, senior leaders, teachers and support staff from all settings.
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Champion (one day course)
Become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion.
- Course type: Full day
- Audience: This course is suitable for anyone working with or supporting children and young people over the age of 8.
Virtual: Free bitesize session: Loan sharks - financial education training
Are loan sharks a safeguarding concern for your school.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: Senior leaders, teachers, and support staff from all settings.
School Food Ambassadors pupil training
A practical and fun course for school staff and pupils together.
- Course type: Half day
- Audience: School staff and primary school pupils
Virtual: PSHE & Healthy Schools Network Meeting
A free online networking event for primary and secondary schools and settings in Leeds.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: PSHE Leads, Healthy School Leads, Healthy Eating Leads, Physical Activity Leads, those responsible for Social, Emotional and Mental Health of pupils, Governors, Pastoral Staff and Safeguarding Leads.
Preparing for Ofsted the Healthy Schools way
Evidencing Personal Development in your school using the Healthy Schools framework.
- Course type: Full day
- Audience: Primary and secondary PSHE, Healthy Schools and Personal Development leads.
Senior Mental Health Lead: developing a whole school approach to SEMH (DfE quality assured)
Implement an effective whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
- Course type: Full day
- Audience: Senior members of staff or those leading on SEMH in school who have support from SLT to undertake this training.
HENRY Core Training (2-day session)
Develop your skills using the proven HENRY approach to lifestyle change.
This 2-day session is suitable for any practitioner who supports parents with children aged 0 to 12.
- Course type:
- Audience: Schools, family support workers, learning mentors, health visitors, family health workers, pastoral team, parent support advisers, early years, childminders, children's centres, school nurses. Flyer
Virtual: Free bitesize session: Botox and Cosmetic Fillers - raising awareness amongst young people
Aesthetics can be a concerning business, especially for young people.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: PSHE leads, designated safeguarding leads, senior mental health leads, heads of year, Healthy Schools coordinators and pastoral staff
Virtual: Effective assessment in PSHE
Ideas and practical methods for assessment of PSHE
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: Primary and secondary staff from all schools and settings, PSHE leads, SLT
Youth Mental Health First Aid training (2 day course- face to face)
Two day training course to qualify as a Youth Mental Health First Aider
- Course type:
- Audience: This course is suitable for anyone working or interacting with children and young people over the age of 8.
Free school meals and tackling poverty in schools
Supporting schools to remove hunger as a barrier to learning.
- Course type: Half day
- Audience: Frontline staff, learning mentors, leadership, school business managers, pastoral staff, inclusion team etc.
Virtual: Free bitesize session: NSPCC Talk Relationships
Find out more about free NSPCC resources and their dedicated helpline.
- Course type: Skype/online meeting
- Audience: PSHE Leads, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Senior Mental Health Leads, Heads of Year, Healthy Schools Co-ordinators and Pastoral Staff, RSE Leads.