Testimonials

This is one of the best courses I have attended. Ollie’s knowledge is incredible which ensured the highest quality of training. There was a great blend of direct instruction and interaction with other participants. I have left the course feeling inspired in the role of DSMHL.

I simply cannot put into words how amazing this course is! Mental health concerns are not going to go away, and it is our duty in education to educate and support children and young people. This course has given me the awareness and confidence to make a difference in my school.

I thoroughly enjoyed this training and would highly recommend it to anybody wanting to take on the role of Senior Mental Health lead. Ollie was very knowledgeable and shared a vast array of wonderful / useful resources to support you in this role. I felt able to contribute throughout the group tasks and valued as a professional in this field. 

This is the third course that I have been fortunate enough to complete under Oliver’s teaching. This course, like the previous ones, was expertly led, balancing great opportunities for group 
conversation, with excellent theory and practical information. I really feel that this course can, and will enrich my day to day practice, and I am feeling enthusiastic with regards to the positive impact that will be felt by our ever so deserving pupils. Thank-you!

This was one of the most useful and most engaging courses I have EVER attended! Excellent training led by an experienced and confident trainer, full of practical advice and lots of ideas, resources and useful strategies. Absolutely recommended! 

Outstanding! The course content was meticulously researched and up to date and. The delivery was engaging and supportive.

The most practical training I have ever been on; I left with a tangible action plan and a wealth of reference documents and materials. I can’t recommend this course enough! Ollie was knowledgeable, experienced and engaging.

Quite simply the best training course I have attended! Ollie’s delivery is warm, engaging and his passion and knowledge of all things relating to mental health is clear from the outset. I have come away from the course with a clear idea of my new role as Senior Mental Health Lead.

This is simply the best training I’ve had in the past twenty years. I’m actually looking forward to returning to school, to put actions in place for my staff and pupils. Thank you so much.

This was an excellent training course and I would highly recommend it. Ollie was excellent: extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I gained so much valuable information from this course in addition to links to additional resources. This was one of the best courses I have been on.

This course was amazing. I chose it because I had read all of the previous reviews, it has definitely lived up to expectations. Oliver is so knowledgeable and passionate. Generally, full day training calls can drag, however this was totally different! I loved it and I can’t wait to put things into practice!

Ollie is not only extremely friendly but is incredibly generous in sharing his knowledge in such an informative and inspiring manner.  He helped us to understand, not only how cultural change and the use of media has an impact on our wellbeing but provided us with really practical ways to deal with stress and with tips to help enhance our wellbeing.  Thank you Ollie.

This course was great, delivered very well and the amount of resources to use is amazing. You get everything you could ever need to support you on this journey. Ollie was engaging and supportive throughout and really helped explain the course and expectations of a DSMHL after the training.

I would fully recommend this training to anyone that what’s to become the senior mental health lead for their school. It was very informative and although there was a lot to take in, it neverfelt overwhelming.

Honestly the best training I’ve attended to date. So much quality information to work with!

Ollie’s knowledge is quite frankly astounding. This is without doubt the best inset I’ve done in 24 years as a teacher. I would urge all pastoral leaders to do this course - well worth it!

Probably the best course I have ever attended! Insightful. Ollie is very knowledgeable and the quality of the resources was superb. Attending this course will have a huge impact on both staff, pupils and my school.  

Where to begin. Ollie and Anisha were fantastic from start to finish. They explained the functions of Zoom to all at the beginning which is great if you are only used to using Teams. It felt relaxed and comfortable without seeming to regimented. The speakers were so inspiring and open. Normally with topics of this nature you find it difficult to find the balance, however they all delivered such different techniques. I couldn’t of asked for a better session and I know all the delegates we invited really enjoyed the day. I look forward to working with them both again !

Absolutely fantastic course, content perfectly pitched. Ollie was brilliant, so lovely in his approach, extremely knowledgeable and allowed each member to feel valued and listened too when sharing their feedback. This course has allowed me to ensure that measures can be embedded to ensure a whole school approach to mental wellbeing is implemented & I’m excited to meet with SLT to share the vision. It was fabulous meeting other professionals from around the country, sharing their expertise and best practice. I really have learnt so much. The resources you receive are amazing!! I highly recommend this course and it has to be the best mental health course I have ever completed!

One of the best CPD events I have attended! I have left with a very clean understanding and knowledge of mental health in schools – how to organise and lead along a comprehensive bunch of resources. Brilliant, thankyou.

An excellent course that provides you with everything you need to know from start to finish with a wealth of knowledge and support information in between – highly recommended!

This was a really helpful course. I felt trusted as a professional but all levels of experience were catered for. Ollie clearly knows the nitty-gritty ins and outs of our job and comes across as an informed insider, an expert who has earned the right to coach in this area. The digital and paper supporting materials are exceptional - worth the price of the training alone and the human way that the course is embedded in leader and staff well-being alongside student well-being is refreshing and has never been more important. Highly recommended.

Honestly, the best CPD/course I’ve been on since starting my teaching career in 2009!

Brightcore were personable, clear experts in their field and had countless real life examples and well respected data sources to justify the issues that were discussed. The go to provider for any modern school leader, wishing to improve staff professional development.

This was one of the best courses I have ever participated in! Ollie delivered training that kept us fully engaged, despite this being a virtual/online course, and provided us with the knowledge and tools to effectively develop the mental health and wellbeing of the students and staff at our schools.

This was the most relevant and up to date course I have attended in a very long time! The resources are chosen to be impactful and relevant to this critical role in schools. I would absolutely recommend this course to all Senior Leaders.

A brilliantly devised programme that covers many areas of mental health and wellbeing. The small groups made it so personal to each of us, so it meant we were able to tailor each session to match our individual needs. Ollie was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive to us.

This was an excellent and really comprehensive online training course; informative, interactive, engaging, superb resources to use and great opportunities to discuss approaches with colleagues. Full of the latest information to disseminate to staff, fast paced and a great mix of visuals - I fully recommend it!

Excellent, ‘full-on’ course; full of incredibly useful resources and information, and delivered superbly - fully recommended!

The DSMHL role is ever expanding in significance and size, but Ollie's calm, knowledgeable and supportive approach brings a sense of reassurance and "can-do"-ness to the programme. It all seems just a little less daunting when one has access to a huge number of evidence-based resources and clearly frameworks to help a school implement audits, strategics plans and reviews.

One of the best training courses I’ve ever done, with excellent supporting materials and a really engaging trainer!

This is an exceptional course; thought provoking, lots of opportunities to develop ideas and current practice, full of practical support sand superb resources. Every bit of it was really useful!

The course was delivered in a brilliant format and it was great to network with other attendees. There are so many elements of the course which I will be putting into place within my work setting. It has given me the knowledge and skills to create a positive ethos in relation to mental health and strategic action plan for a whole school change

This was outstanding, interactive training tailored to the needs of the professionals in the room. Ollie was highly engaging and a font of knowledge. Worth every penny of the course fee.

One of the best CPD courses I have been on in years!

Excellent, clear presentation of lots of useful information – the best course I’ve been on in ages… Thank you!

A fantastic course! Ollie’s knowledge and expertise shone and I learned a huge amount. Considering that time is so short in schools, I was hoping that this course would be worth days of my precious time; it exceeded my expectations – time well spent!

This course was brilliant! Outstanding delivery and full of resources and strategies which have equipped me with the confidence and knowledge to successfully establish the role and really make a difference to the young people at my school!

Ollie facilitated an exceptional training experience for Designated Senior Mental Health Lead. His knowledge and experience in this area was extensive – I would definitely recommend this training!

Ollie is really experienced and very knowledgeable in this field. The course was delivered in a professional, yet relaxed manner. Lots of really useful information and resources were provided, with great case studies and scenarios discussed – excellent course!

The course was excellent, Ollie’s knowledge and delivery was clear, precise and thorough. It was a good mixture of interactive aspects and formal explanation and I enjoyed seeing what other schools have done in place. It has solidified my understanding of the role and has made me feel prepared for my next steps.

This is an extremely worthwhile course! Ollie, the course facilitator was really engaging and the presentation, course materials and resources are far superior to most other courses I have attended previously

This course is excellent for both those new to the role, or highly experienced members of SLT. The days were so well spent. Ollie was a fab presenter; brilliant knowledge and support for us attendees – fully recommended!

In October 2023 we invited Brightcore back to our school for a Safeguarding Review. The consultant adopted a most valuable critical friend role: she had encyclopaedic knowledge of safeguarding and the day was conducted with a compassion that can only come from having worked in schools and having an understanding of the the practical challenges we face on a daily basis.

Excellent! Highly recommend this course; full of practical advice and guidance. Good resources sent out ahead of the course to allow full engagement with the course. The course has given me the tools to audit our provision and the foundation to create robust mental health strategy for out school.

The course was really informative and the level of interaction between the other delegates was pitched just right. The course content and resources were excellent as was the trainer who was clearly passionate about the subject and committed to the cause.

The DSMHL training delivered by Ollie from Brightcore Consultancy was the ideal platform to prepare and execute our school’s future mental health strategy. The course included significant research and resources from which to build a whole-school mental health programme and equipped me with the confidence and knowledge to positively promote mental health and wellbeing in the future.

I am new to the role and was not sure where to start in implementing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. This course has given me everything I need to get started and a clear understanding of what is involved going forward.

Excellent course, delivered with meaningful content that will allow me to develop and implement the mental health in schools charter effectively so that the needs of all stakeholders are met.

Such a great course! It totally demystified the role of the Senior Mental Health Lead and gave me a clear path to fulfilling the requirements. Excellent pace, structure and really engaging content!

An intensive and stimulating course full of discussion and soaking-up of excellent resources that will bring huge benefits to our school mental health awareness education – I really recommend this course.

This was outstanding outcome focused led learning with interactive thought-provoking discussions and a vast collection of useful resources. Highly recommended!

Ollie is clearly incredibly knowledgeable in this field and Is able to convey the information and knowledge in a really interesting and informative way – even online! I would definitely recommend this course.

The course was excellently delivered from a very knowledgeable and approachable professional with a depth of knowledge across school practice, theory and current research. Delivery around the expectations being set by the DFE were clear and concise along with the immediate actions to implement within school. I would not hesitate to recommend the course.

As a new headteacher expecting an imminent Ofsted inspection, I felt I needed external quality assurance from a safeguarding professional. Brightcore was that company and Oliver Welsby provided a fantastic service. So far, we have booked him twice: once to do the audit and then again 12 months later to show progress and give the school further points for improvement. Oliver was fully professional and his knowledge around safeguarding is second to none, whether this be current practice, KCSIE updates, case reviews, or DfE/Ofsted requirements. Before his arrival, Oliver audited our website and reviewed our policies and, during the meetings, shared documents and risk assessments that further enhanced our provision. I have shared Brightcore's details with other headteachers and schools and have no hesitation in recommending Brightcore to any school or organisation that deals with the welfare of children.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Ollie was extremely knowledgeable and delivered the content in such an engaging way. The course provided me with the skills and knowledge I need to begin developing mental health and wellbeing within my school – thank you!

This was an excellent course that has given me the knowledge and confidence to really take our college forward in its mental health provision.

This was a really empowering course that was well-delivered by a knowledgeable trainer. As a result I feel more confident to go back to school to lead and support the mental health provision available for our community.

This was a really interesting and enjoyable course – Ollie was such a great trainer, and the training has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil the role of Senior Mental Health Lead.

Really worthwhile training for anybody interested in this field. I came away with vast amounts of knowledge and feeling really enthusiastic about the role. Ollie has so much to give and really gave me the support and confidence that I can do this well.

Such a great course; excellent delivery and a great example of online training and how it can be done so effectively! So many useful resources and 
information - this has really given me a renewed enthusiasm, I would definitely recommend it!

Ollie Welsby was truly excellent. He was clear, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very approachable. Having a small group of people on the course meant that I was willing to participate more readily. His 
experience, advice and passion for the subject was inspiring.

This course has really given me the confidence to take on more responsibility for the mental health provision at my college. Outstanding resources and delivery – thank you!

Ollie was very knowledgeable within the field of mental health and was able to impart this with skill and humour, making him very easy to listen to (very much needed when covering such tough content). The course content and training materials were fantastic - everything I need to get myself onto the next level of action at school.

Ollie Was an incredibly engaging facilitator and trainer – I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would fully recommend his training.

A fantastic course with so much great information to take away and action in our school!

Excellent online training of a very high standard with an experienced, knowledgeable trainer – definitely recommended.

This training is a really worthwhile investment for all involved in education – great course!

The contagious enthusiasm in which the course was delivered was inspirational and motivating to educational practitioners to have a positive impact at school and with the pupils.

Superb quality training - highly informative and delivered with real enthusiasm and expertise!

Ollie is a fantastic trainer, I’ve learned lots on the course. Really enjoyed finding out about how to help staff and what resources are available for the youngsters of today.

Inspiring Training which gave a heightened understanding of how to the lead the development of mental health within the school. Excellent strategies and many resources to support this work in and across the school community. 

I thought the course was very informative and the resources were fantastic , i loved the fact we had the resources on a memory stick and we had a pack with the course outline and resources.

The Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Course was extensively researched and delivered. I truly felt that I was in the hands of an expert. A genuine 
professional development experience.

This was a really informative course; lots of information and Ollie is so good disseminating it and providing ‘real-life’ examples to keep you focused. I would highly recommend this course to others.

Ollie’s knowledge of this subject is amazing. The course is incredibly helpful and informative. It is clear that Ollie is passionate about this provision but also adds a level of honesty and understanding about the pressures in schools today.

Really engaging and informative course that has really opened my mindset to this role and given me clear direction on how to get started. Great level of delivery and engagement especially as it was online!

A thoroughly extensive course that has fully equipped me with the tools needed to effectively support a good mental health practice for my students.

Oliver was a really well informed and engaging presenter. This course has been extremely well thought out enabling me to put an action plan in place to improve MH at my school – really recommended!

This course is highly recommended for the content and resources needed to implement a robust mental health strategy.

This course does exactly what it says on the tin, but Ollie present with good humour and excellent knowledge and experience.

A really great course with great knowledge from Ollie. You gain a clear insight into the role and also leave confident in your ability to fulfil the role at your school. Highly recommended.

Such a great course with lots of relevant information, easy to understand resources and good suggestions of how to move forward in promoting mental health in our school.

I thoroughly recommend this excellent course led by a very enthusiastic presenter - I now have all the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out my role.

The Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Course was incredibly thorough; covering all aspects of the role. I thoroughly recommend it!

An excellent course; presented really well with a fantastic range of resources and ideas shared.

In my opinion, this was one of the most thorough and informative training courses I have ever been on. There were lots of statistics given with signposting to lots of resources. Ollie was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions. The course was delivered in a way that kept me engaged and I feel like I can go back to school equipped with what I need to help make a difference.

This course was really well paced and packed full of ideas and resources that will equip me in embedding this role in my school – I would definitely recommend it.

Ollie is very Knowledgeable and a dynamic and enthusiastic presenter. I found the content of the Senior Mental Health Lead course could easily be applied across all contexts (including International schools). The resources provided were excellent and I now feel inspired and fully prepared to put mental health and wellbeing at the top of our school’s agenda!

An excellent, in-depth course that offers a wide range of strategies and tools that can be used to develop an effective MH Strategy in all schools and colleges – I would absolutely recommend it.

This was informative and inspiring training with excellent resources provided. I feel so much better placed to implement an effective mental health programme and strategy in my school.

Great course –lots of info, straight to the point, very helpful, and made my job a lot easier! I would definitely recommend it!

This is a really great course that will allow you to gain a clear understanding of how best to support staff, students and parents – really well presented with lots of useful resources!

Ollie’s vast experience and knowledge was great – very interactive online course with lots of fresh ideas.

This was a really comprehensive and informative training course with lots of opportunities to 
consider how to apply principles to my own setting. I feel galvanized and ready to start introducing new initiatives in my school and developing a positive whole-school ethos.

Very thorough and well thought-through training with a real focus on sharing ideas and finding the right approach for your school. Oliver had a wealth of knowledge to share.

The course covered sensitive material in a way that made you feel comfortable and capable of doing the role and knowing you will have an impact.

A very informative course – so much useful information to take away and immediately build an action plan to benefit the children at school!

Excellent Resources, Great training and presenting from Ollie and excellent use of zoom – really recommended!

Ollie is clearly very passionate about Mental Health and how to address this huge concern for the youth of today, and the community and society of the future. A truly inspiring course! 

Inspired confidence in me to take the school’s Mental Health provision and support to the level it needs to be at. 

Every time I have training with Ollie, I come away feeling like I have the tools to move things forward. So many practiced examples and strategies that can be used in my school. So grateful for the training offer containing everything we need.

Oliver is extremely knowledgeable and personable. This course is thorough, organised and teaches you everything you need to know to develop a high-quality whole school approach to mental health. Totally recommended!

This was an excellent course for Senior Mental Health Leads; thought provoking with lots of practical resources to take back to school. This has given me a blueprint for the way forward for the next two years.

Ollie was a really great course leader and this course has given me a much deeper understanding of the roles of Senior Mental Health Lead and the links with the DSL and SENCO. Huge volume of great resources to help guide and give confidence in developing a strong MH Strategy and action plan.

I would strongly advise anyone in a Safeguarding or Pastoral roles to take this course. It was extremely informative, Ollie was absolutely fantastic, super knowledgeable - he has created a very effective directory for all things Well-being

A wealth of practical advice to support those embarking on the DSL-MH role – Excellent course! Thank you.

This Senior Mental Health Lead course provided an in-depth link between courses like MHFA and the national guidelines and expectations of the DfE. It provided clear strategies for all types of settings as to how to advance their mental health provision.

Ollie Was highly knowledgeable and provided a vast array of in-depth resources and insight into the role and work of the Senior Mental Health Lead. I would highly recommend this course.

Oliver is such a knowledgeable presenter with lots of examples which really illustrate the importance of the course content.

This course gave me a great insight into the ever-increasing issues around Mental Health and Wellbeing. It provided valuable knowledge and resources to review our current practice and ideas to implement change.

This was an excellent course – engaging,

informative with the right balance of resources and group involvement – delivered with energy and enthusiasm.

This was a really good course with great practical information and advice for me to deploy in my workplace. I would definitely recommend it.

A really informative course with lots of suggestions, resources and references to research.

A comprehensive and engaging course with copious resources and strategies. A wealth of knowledge was shared.

This is a fantastic course! Full of information that you can take straight back to your school and use – thank you!

Great course - engaging delivery, fun and interactive, yet with a huge array of detailed but clear content. There were also good opportunities to interact with other course delegates and talk things through to share good practice.

This training was outstanding and highly 
recommended for anyone responsible for, or involved in, the pastoral care of pupils.

Such lively and engaging training – packed full of guidance and information.

It was exactly what I needed to focus my thoughts on how to develop an action plan. Brilliant.

Very informative and in depth course which covered all aspects of mental health and wellbeing provision in school. A must for any member of staff who will become the Senior Mental Health Lead.

This was a thought provoking, inspiring course, based on sound theory with lots of resources, practical ideas and strategies to take away and use immediately.

The course allows you to really unpick mental health in schools and see what matters.

This course will leave you being clear on how to develop and strengthen mental health and wellbeing in your school, with practical suggestions and a vast array of resources, backed up with relevant and up-to-date research – I highly recommend it!

A fantastic course that really helped me to develop my understanding of the role, the national plan and the vast array of resources and organisations available to help!

Excellent Course! I came away with practical strategies and a high level of confidence about leading initiatives to support mental health in my school. 

This was a complete training experience which provided excellent resources and a comprehensive overview of strategies that all schools will find invaluable.

This was an informative, engaging and fully engaging course covering all areas which, before this course, had seemed overwhelming when trying to plan and lead an effective Mental Health 
Programme – it also highlighted a multitude of areas I hadn’t previously considered - well worthwhile!

The material, resources and activities provided were all practical, well researched and most informative. The presentation was well paced, well presented and the atmosphere was most 
conducive. I am leaving this training with renewed energy, with validation and recognition that every child is a world on their own worthy of all we have got, to give them every chance of succeeding in life.

This was an excellent, well-paced detailed run through of all of the requirements of the Senior Mental Health Lead role. Delivery was very engaging and effective.

I would definitely recommend it.

This course gave me the time to share and understand the leadership roles involved in mental health. The resources were excellent and the training was the right mix of information, group work and providing the confidence needed.

Excellent course, I looked at loads of different ones before choosing this one and I am so pleased that I did. Ollie was extremely knowledgeable; the days ran smoothly, and I feel I have gained so much valuable information from it. Thank you!

Fantastic and well informed delivery. Detailed and knowledgeable- trainer obviously highly experienced and was able to use real examples of scenarios that were relevant to discussion. Would thoroughly recommend this training. Excellent paperwork to support training- including memory stick with everything on. 

A must do for any Mental Health leader in education - excellent quality training, resources and very practical advice some of which can be implemented easily and quickly to improve pupil and staff daily experiences. It will give you all the tools and confidence needed to implement a strategy for whole school improvements to mental health and well-being. Very good value for money!

This course exceeded all my (already high) expectations! I am leaving today energised, with a clear plan and extensive resources for our school to improve the mental health of our students and to improve the wellbeing of all stakeholders.

Ollie was brilliant! Really enjoyed this excellent training – great course – I will consider more zoom training if it’s like this!

I thought that this was an excellent training course- it actually exceeded my expectations! The quality of delivering from Oliie was superb – both in terms of knowledge and expertise and in terms of style of presentation. It was so engaging, informative and should have lasting impact on the work I do in school. 

Oliver is a superb communicator and fully explained the role of the Senior Mental Health Lead in an engaging and interesting way. The resources are excellent and I cannot recommend this course any more highly!

Fantastic training really engaging and informative. Lots of really useful resources and ideas to implement in the setting.

The contagious enthusiasm in which the course was delivered was inspirational and motivating to educational practitioners to have a positive impact at school and with the pupils.

I have done a number of mental health courses where some old material is shared and I don’t feel I’ve learnt anything. Loved this course: so informative, so many resources/sign posting but clear guidance on what we can do as MH leads and actions we can take. 100% recommend. Thankyou!

Inspiring Training which gave a heightened understanding of how to the lead the development of mental health within the school. Excellent strategies and many resources to support this work in and across the school community

The best course I’ve been on – the delivery was first class!

This is a must do course for anyone who supports children and adults in alleviating mental health.