Testimonials

As a new Head, the safeguarding review and standards checklist are worth every penny. It will give us the confidence to prepare for our imminent inspection knowing we are fully compliant. I highly recommend Ollie.

I recently completed the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead training, and I was thoroughly impressed. The course was incredibly informative, providing a comprehensive understanding of mental health in schools and how to support students effectively. The content was engaging, with practical strategies that I can apply as I begin this bew rol. The pace of the training was perfect—detailed enough to give a deep understanding, but structured in a way that kept me focused and interested throughout. The instructor's expertise and passion for the subject made the learning experience even more valuable. I feel much more equipped to support mental health initiatives at my school and would highly recommend this training to anyone new to this leadership role.

As a DSL for a national charity that works closely with schools, I found it extremely helpful to get an overview of updates in legislation and an insight into the various responsibilities of a school DSL. The information about online safety was very useful as the concerns raised by our music therapists are often around this area. Incidence statistics were very helpful too. Tracey was extremely knowledgeable and provided an authoritative overview of legislation updates, incidence statistics around safeguarding and key internet resources out there to support professionals, children and parents. Her presentation style was engaging, there were useful opportunities for small group discussions, and overall it was an excellent and valuable training day. Thank you!

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

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.

​The Safeguarding Review enabled a highly knowledgeable safeguarding specialist scrutinise everything we do in regards to safeguarding in our school. This has helped us to clarify that we our culture of safeguarding is excellent alongside providing some areas for improvement which is invaluable.
I would thoroughly recommend Brightcore Consultancy as the whole process helps to put a fine lens on safeguarding.

I found the safeguarding review very rigorous and supportive. I would recommend it to any Headteacher who has the massive responsibility of ensuring that the safeguarding practices in their school/s (of which their are many!) are robust. The consultants who came to conduct the review were so knowledgeable and willing to share their expertise - very professional and pleasant people.

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.

The Wellbeing Champion Facilitator course was excellent. Great ideas, great resources and a great trainer. Jen was easy to listen to and and had a wealth of fantastic ideas to support my setting in our Wellbeing Warrior journey. This is the second course I have undertaken through Brightcore, both of which have been fantastic!

The three day course has been incredibly satisfying and informative. I feel as though Ollie has shared so much expertise and knowledge that I am now in a far better and well equipped position to help move our school forward. The resources and information that has been shared will be incredibly useful and will aid us as a team. I have a much clearer picture of what it is I need to do to support my colleagues, the children in our care and the wider community. Thank you so much.

The review day with Tracy was a really positive experience. To meet as team of DSl/DDSLs and communicate with her about different areas in a professional and supportive manner was invaluable. We all ended the day feeling empowered to be able to support our school community even more effectively,

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.

Thought provoking and relevant. A fantastic course with lots of practical, tangible takeaways to implement.

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!

Ollie has worked with us in Wiltshire Council for nearly three years now developing and supporting our DSL training programme. His knowledge and experience in this area has enhanced our training offer enormously and he is valued and praised by our delegates in every session he delivers. His delivery style comes from a place of secure understanding and credibility with our schools, as they quickly come to understand how his experiences in working across the country enhance the discussions and imparting of invaluable knowledge. He also contributes to our annual safeguarding conference and is always a welcome addition to our programme. He makes the time to work with us to develop his understanding of the ‘Wiltshire way’ which ensures our DSLs get a good grounding in the contextual practice of Wiltshire. He has been a great addition to the Wiltshire safeguarding family.

Gill visited our school with an open and developmental approach for our Safeguarding Review. She was very thorough speaking to SLT, staff, pupils & governors. The result was a celebration of all that is good in our school in terms of safeguarding plus a short/medium term plan for improving and tightening some areas. A really worthwhile experience. 

Exceptional quality of training. In a complex field, Ollie's wisdom, experience and detailed, current knowledge of DfE guidance is essential for DSLs seeking best practice.

As a HR Leader, I often run Wellbeing Programs. Mental Health is a huge topic in the workplace and it’s imperative that we support our employees. I booked my Mental Health First Aid Training via Brightcore Consultancy as they are experts in the field of Mental Health awareness. 

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It was run over 2 days via Zoom and was executed to perfection: from the sign up procedure to receiving the links to MHFA to get my certificate post course. Jen Christie, the trainer, was brilliant: very knowledgeable, open and authentic. She had the right balance of listening to us as delegates, responding to our questions (sometimes a bit left-field!) and keeping us moving through at the right pace. I’d highly recommend Brightcore Consultancy as a learning provider. I’ll certainly be booking me, my team and the wider workforce in with them again soon.

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.  

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! 

Gill was great throughout the whole day. Her comprehensive knowledge and integrity allowed for a worthwhile safeguarding review. Would highly recommend.

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.

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!

I can't recommend this course highly enough. Everything you need to undertake the role of DSMHL delivered in a user friendly way by Ollie who really knows his stuff.

As someone new to the role of Senior Mental Health Lead, this was an excellent training course and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The content was comprehensive and insightful, providing well-balanced coverage. I would highly recommend this course.

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.

This is the second time I have completed the designated senior mental health lead training with Brightcore, and both times I have found the content invaluable. The resources and evidence are up to date and the small groupings and regular break out rooms permit the course to be tailored specifically to the needs of the individual. Highly recommeded.

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.

Ollie was knowledgeable and professional whilst still being approachable. He made the course interesting with a good balance of teaching, discussion and well prepared resources.

Outstanding training that equips you to have an instant impact in your setting. It has left me feeling enthused and keen to put into practice what I have learnt.

Don't delay, book today! As a staff we all agreed that this was the best safeguarding training from an external company. Thank you!

This 3 day course has been absolutely brilliant, although a huge amount has been covered, it has not been overwhelming and Ollie was realistic about time frames and expectations. His delivery was excellent, he was so knowledgeable and had a manner that made him easy to listen to, also good use of participation in the break out rooms.

We really appreciate being tested against so many criteria to give us confidence in our systems and how to improve. We choose to use Brightcore because all of our staff who receive CPD through the company feel that they are receiving high quality training from well trained and experienced staff. The review structures used by Brightcore give rigorous, fair and developmental insights into safeguarding structures throughout the school. The process enables us to continue to develop and test ourselves against the highest standards.

The wealth of information, guidance and resources provided on this course is like no other training course I have ever experienced. What struck me most was that I felt Oliver's passion for this subject, his understanding of the barriers to overcome and his immense knowledge in this area. I am so grateful for the opportunity to access the DSMHL training and hope that I can access further training from Brightcore in the future.

This course was extremely informative and was backed up with useful resources. It was a lot of information to take in but it was delivered at a good pace. The course gave me a clear plan on how to move forward and implement new strategies.

I like the fact that, though it was an online course, Ollie sent out a paper copy of the course so I could follow and keep it for future resources. I also like the fact that it includes a date stick and other resources. Furthermore, I appreciated Oliie's awareness of screen time and ability to take regular breaks.

I really enjoyed the course and it has been very relevant to my work in school, I feel empowered. Thank you

An absolutely essential course for any Mental Health Lead. This course offers theory, practical solutions and real world advice. The follow up support after the course is outstanding.

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

This course delivers an outstanding knowledge base and promotes proactive strategies for your to take away. excellent delivery, resources were immense and relevant but more so my confidence and leadership on mental health within school has very much improved. Excellent course!

The course was brilliant, and even though it was over three days they were manageable and paced well. The amount of resources, equipment and evidence that was provided was also great and a good thing to have after the course has finished to be able to reflect on. Ollie was really supportive and was able to offer guidance where required. The course has given me a good idea of where to start and what should be achievable for our school.

The course was thorough, purposeful and driven by common sense approaches to implementing core school strategies. It was great to be given the time to reflect, discuss and consider the challenges that education is facing. Highly recommended for any DSMHL.

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!

Tracey’s delivery of this course is exceptional. She is really knowledgeable and brings her own examples and experiences to the course to explain the content effectively. She is engaging and makes the course interesting and informative.

Mental Health and Wellbeing is an important part of school life and having the opportunity to sit down as a staff and unpick what this means for both our children and ourselves was important. It was great to gain clarity on such key issues and explore ideas how we can further support the young people in our care through the training delivered by Brightcore.

The course was excellent and has helped me to develop my understanding of how to support and promote positive mental health and wellbeing in school. Olly was a great course leader.

Very well organised .Great course materials . Opportunities to discuss practice with other course participants.

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. 

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.

Ollie was a fabulous trainer for my MHL training course. He was clear and honest with his explanations and insights. The course content was brilliant and allowed for us to receive a breadth of knowledge and information, broken down into manageable chunks. The nature of the course is very collaborative and this lends well to the atmosphere and knowledge gained.

I thought the course was amazing- content was completely on point and up to date and the delivery was exceptional. Will definitely be signposting other colleagues who are following this path to Brightcore.

This course was brilliant for introducing the role of DMHL. It provided lots of practical advice and resources. I liked that the 3 days were spaced apart so that I felt like I could achieve something between sessions and let the knowledge sink in before going back for more. Ollie was very knowledgeable and supportive and I would definitely go back to them for further training options. Thank you.

Overall the course was led by a very passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer. Who constantly touched on his own experiences. The course was full of important information that is essential when working with young people. I enjoyed the course, and I feel that I have gained a lot from it. I am looking forward to putting some of the ideas into action.

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.

I found the course engaging, proactive and interactive, which was something I was apprehensive about with it being an online course. Nevertheless, we had the opportunity to share and discuss ideas and experiences with one another as well as carry out exercises.

After each day of the course I came away buzzing and enthused about where we are as a school and what can be put in place to meet the ever changing needs of our pupils and staff. Ollie and the prepared resources were excellent and the delivery of information was very user friendly and editable for our own settings. The balance between presentation and discussing together was great and the sharing of good practice allowed for new ideas to consider. An excellent 3 days and I look forward to further training opportunities with Brightcore and following up with Ollie at our 1:1 meeting to help implement the approach here at Crescent School.

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

Ollie has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience in this area and he delivered high quality, informative and engaging training. I would recommend these training courses to other practitioners.

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 !

Fantastic understanding and knowledge of the challenges faced by schools. Clear content and guidance backed up with evidence. Supplied with a wealth of recourses and materials to help you take on this role.

The course was very well delivered, the course leader was very good and knowledgeable.

Five-Star Exceptional Safeguarding Review!
During our last Ofsted inspection, I (as DSL) was asked, 'How do you know your Safeguarding arrangements are effective?" I felt uncomfortable with my answer having only just joined a Trust, and feeling that internal reviews often find few areas for improvement; I felt that I wanted something more rigorous to test our arrangements.

We booked a Safeguarding Review through Brightcore as a way of preparing for our next inspection. The information shared in the lead up to the day, along with the review of our website and policies, was comprehensive and enabled me to utilise the consultants' time in school effectively. Within the first 15-minutes of the onsite visit, I knew we had made the right decision! The consultant was challenging, yet supportive, knowledgeable and open to discussion.
The review was incredibly thorough, covering all the Safeguarding Standards, and the good practice recommendations are so useful. Furthermore, I feel that, in an area where there is little validation for such important work, my efforts to safeguard our pupils, families and staff are recognised and effective - I feel incredibly confident, should I be asked the same question again.
I look forward to working with Brightcore again in the future and cannot recommend this service enough!

An absolutely essential course for any Mental Health Lead. This course offers theory, practical solutions and real world advice. The follow up support following the course is outstanding.

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!

Ollie was brilliant - he is so knowledgeable and shared information brilliantly.

This course was so informative and provided lots of useful information to implement my new role within the school. It also gave lots of ideas and signposted to where to find additional support and advice.

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.

Informative, supportive and practical. A must for anyone who is working in the pastoral side of an educational setting.

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 course was fantastic and really gave me the tools, confidence and theoretical underpinning to drive forward our school's mental health and wellbeing agenda. It was great having the days spaced out; this allowed thinking time and reflection on what we currently have in place.

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 a very detailed, supportive and well presented course that has equipped me with the knowledge, skills and tools from which to tackle this new and exciting role in our school.

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!

Our Safeguarding audit was carried out by Tracey. Throughout the entirety of the day, Tracey was extremely thorough and at the same time extremely supportive, human and approachable. As a new Principal new in role, I was apprehensive about the visit. However within minutes of being with Tracey, I was reassured, felt fully supported and was thoroughly enjoying all of the knowledge Tracey shared with us. It has not only taught me in much more depth about the statutory safeguarding procedures, it has also taught me how to apply the gold standard when writing policies and mapping out our whole school approach to safeguarding. Tracey was extremely knowledgeable, and I look forward to actioning all of the advice she has given to us. We also look forward to welcoming her back in to school again next year. A huge thank you to Tracey from all of the team at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School.

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

Ollie was an excellent trainer. He provided up to date and relevant information to enable us to successfully fulfil the requirements of the SML role. The training was concise, well spaced out and delivered in a way which makes taking on this role feel doable and worthwhile. Thank you Ollie!

Ollie was an excellent trainer. He provided up to date and relevant information to enable us to successfully fulfil the requirements of the SML role. The training was concise, well spaced out and delivered in a way which makes taking on this role feel doable and worthwhile. Thank you Ollie!

I really enjoyed the three day course. Oliver Welsby is as always very knowledgeable and delivers the content clearly and makes it very interesting and interactive. I’ve now got a lot of new ideas to look into and put into place. Thank you.

Excellent training on such a vast topic. Ollie was engaging, knowledgeable and gave lots of practical advice (and helpful examples) that could be put in place at our school.

The course was well-paced, superbly resourced and compelling. Ollie was an empathetic and engaging trainer and I would not hesitate in recommending this course to anyone. 

Excellent training course, resources and communication. Extremely professional. Friendly, engaging and approachable trainer.

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!

Excellent training, delivered at an engaging pace, but with time enough for reflection.

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!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the DSMHL training, I have found it very useful and I'm looking forward to putting this into practice,

As a newcomer to the world of the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead, Ollie's course has ensured I have a comprehensive overview of the role and a range of resources to turn to, in order to support wellbeing and positive mental health in both myself and others. A 'three -stop' shop to everything you need to know.

The quality of this review and the information it provided us with to identify our next steps was outstanding. It will enable an already effective school to further safeguard it's community with the clear recommendations and the forensic nature of the review. The consultant provided was exceptional with a deep knowledge of safeguarding procedures but with a clear understanding of how schools work and what key areas should be to improve.

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.

Brightcore provided a very professional and through service when it comes to school Safeguarding reviews. I would fully recommend to others.

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.

Excellent training course, resources and communication. Extremely professional. Friendly, engaging and approachable trainer.

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.

Support from Brightcore was fantastic. Reassuring in where the school is and next steps to improve practise and provide the best safeguarding measures for all stakeholders within the school.

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.

Ollie recently delivered excellent SCR training to our Trust schools that all participants found incredibly useful. The course was well structured and informative, prompted discussion and answered our questions. I would thoroughly recommend this to Trust leaders wishing to ensure a consistent approach to SCR across their schools.

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!

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

A very good series of training days in which all aspects of the role are explored and explained and Ollie is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject which inspires commitment.

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 course has been so useful in preparing me for taking on the responsibility of leading Mental Health at my school. The materials provided were thorough and pitched at the right level. It was also lovely to be able to speak to colleagues and share our own experiences. Thank you!

Don't delay, book today! As a staff we all agreed that this was the best safeguarding training from an external company. Thank you!

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

This course provides everything you need to feel confident and well equipped about making a difference to others' mental health and wellbeing. The course is well balanced with a mix of key data backed with detailed supporting evidence. The course is both engaging and empowering - I would definitely recommend this to others.

This training is one of the best I have ever attended. Ollie has superb knowledge and delivered it perfectly; I was always fully engaged over the 3 days. I have taken loads from this course and can't wait to put it into action in my school!

The course was well designed and communicated from the beginning. Brightcore supported every step of the way, ensuring you left the course with practical, effective ideas that were practical in their approach to mental health in all aspects of school life.

One of the most informative and interesting training courses I have been on in a long time. Ollie was knowledgeable, held up to date information and able to answer any questions we had.

This training course has genuinely changed my outlook on the mental health of wellbeing of children in education. It has inspired me to try and press forward with making this an absolute priority in my school.