Brightcore Consultancy delivers Designated Senior Mental Health Lead training in schools and colleges which meets the Department for Education’s quality criteria, and our course is the highest rated of all the nationally DfE approved Senior Mental Health Lead training courses, scoring a perfect 5/5 in each of the 9 DfE quality assurance standards during the quality assurance process. It also has an incredible average delegate rating of 4.97 out of 5 for overall quality, with 100% of former delegates recommending the course - see our many fantastic testimonials here.
​​Our course consists of three days of live instructor-led training as well as an additional 1-2-1 review and coaching session, and costs £520+VAT per delegate. (For schools and colleges who have already completed the training with us and now wish to train further colleagues, we offer a subsidised rate for additional delegates of £390+VAT - please just email us if this is an offer you would like to take up.
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Places are limited to a maximum of 15 delegates per course to ensure high quality, bespoke training.
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An overview of the course structure can be found here.
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Take a look at what previous delegates have said about the training here.​
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Time for a DSMHL Refresher?
​To keep your DSMHL qualification up-to-date, senior leaders are recommended to complete refresher training every three years.
Book your DSMHL Refresher Training here.​
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This one-day course helps DSMHLs review and strengthen their role in line with DfE guidance, stay up-to-date with the latest mental health and wellbeing context in UK schools and colleges, and reassess their current provision. You’ll leave with a clear, practical plan for improvement and the tools to develop a sustainable, whole-school or whole-college Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that supports both students and staff.
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Ideal for experienced DSMHLs, this refresher ensures your knowledge remains current, your leadership impactful, and your setting equipped to drive long-term, meaningful change.
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Course Information
Working with an expert trainer and a highly experienced Senior Mental Health Lead, who has trained Senior Mental Health Leads in over 1000 schools and colleges nationwide, you will be introduced to the DfE’s requirements for the role of the DSMHL, and learn proven, long-term, evidence-based strategies to create, lead and promote a dynamic, bespoke mental health and wellbeing approach for your setting.
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The course is designed for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges (Sixth Form and Further Education), Middle deemed Primary, Middle deemed Secondary and Alternative Provision settings.
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