{"id":505,"date":"2021-12-17T13:02:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T13:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/hwbclplcalendar\/?page_id=505"},"modified":"2022-07-14T20:57:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T19:57:59","slug":"professional-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/hwbclplcalendar\/school-counselling\/professional-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"PROFESSIONAL LEARNING"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to Covid-19, face to face training through Public Health Scotland has been postponed.\u00a0 This affects the delivery of SafeTALK, ASIST and Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, Psychological First Aid and Suicide Awareness Ask Tell Save a Life are available as online modules.\u00a0 For more information please contacthealthandsafety@east-ayrshire.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

The EAC HWB Team are offering a variety of mental health training along with e-learning opportunities.<\/p>\n

HWB CLPL blog \u2013\u00a0<\/a>EAC HWB Education CLPL Calendar (glowscotland.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

NHS Ayrshire and Arran offer a wide variety of training courses which are free of charge and are open to anyone interested in learning more about how to promote good mental health and wellbeing in a range of settings<\/p>\n

EAST Professional development sessions <\/a><\/p>\n

The EAST team have a range of online CLPL opportunities including nurture, attachment theory, Massage in Schools Programme (MISP), growth mindset, change and loss and resilience.<\/p>\n

Children and Young People\u2019s Mental health and Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mental Health Foundation\u00a0Scotland<\/a>,\u00a0Digital Bricks Learning<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Children\u2019s Health Scotland<\/a>\u00a0have created a\u00a0Professional Learning Resource\u00a0for\u00a0Scottish Government<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Mental Health and Wellbeing. It has been designed for all staff working in schools across Scotland.\u00a0It is open access and available to anyone who may find it of benefit.<\/p>\n

The resource takes a\u00a0whole\u00a0school approach\u00a0centred around\u00a0prevention and early intervention\u00a0to\u00a0promote positive mental health and wellbeing\u00a0for everyone in the school community.\u00a0It aims to\u00a0provide school staff with knowledge and understanding of mental health\u00a0and wellbeing\u00a0in schools\u00a0and\u00a0a range of opportunities to learn about experiences and advice from\u00a0practitioners\u00a0and young people.<\/p>\n

There are four main sections split into bitesize topics:<\/p>\n

An Overview of Mental Health and Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n

Factors Influencing Mental Health and Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/i>Applying Prevention Based Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/i>School Staff Wellbeing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SAMH created \u2018We all have mental health: an introduction for teachers\u2019, to provide teachers with an introduction to mental health; equip them with the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to a pupil who is experiencing a mental health problem; and lead a conversation about positive mental health. \u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to register interest.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in e-learning around suicide, the NHS offer a short course \u2013\u00a0Suicide Let\u2019s Talk<\/a>.\u00a0 This will offer you a useful approach to talking about suicide and signposting people to professional help.<\/p>\n

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Place2Be are currently offering a free 5 week online course developed from their work in schools to enhance professionals\u2019 understanding of children\u2019s mental health and introduce approaches that foster positive wellbeing in schools and communities. Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Health and Wellbeing CLPL from Education Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n

A range of CLPL opportunities for anyone working in education including supporting children and young people through grief and loss, finding ways to wellbeing through coaching and self empowerment and compassionate and connected classroom.<\/p>\n

Place2think \u2013 free small group supervision for teaching staff\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Place2Think are small group supervision sessions for education professionals supporting positive mental health in school communities. Facilitated by Place2Be clinicians experienced in school and community settings.\u00a0\u00a0 These sessions are fully funded.<\/p>\n

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