26/07/18 - 10:39:08 | Published in Training

Understanding self-harm and suicide prevention (twilight)

Outline
This training will cover self-harm and suicide prevention within the context of schools. It is free for all Norfolk and Waveney schools/academies.

Description
We will consider why young people may self-harm and what schools can do to offer support. We will think about when young people are at risk of suicide, and consider carefully what schools need to do when they are worried about a young person.
Outcomes
Aims of the training are to
• increase knowledge about self-harm and suicide
• understand how you can support young people
• be confident in using the NSCB guidance ‘What to do if you believe a child might be at risk of suicide’
Booking Information
This course if funded as part of our suicide prevention activities for Norfolk & Waveney- we expect attending schools to share the content of this course with all staff. Max. 2 delegates per school.
Dates: 16th October 2018 (North Walsham High School), 3rd December 2018 (Norwich area, tbc), 5th March 2019 (West, tbc), 29th April (Horatio House, Lowestoft): 16.00 – 18.00 http://s4s.norfolk.gov.uk/Search/suicide%20prevention
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made by the school/establishment more than 14 working days prior to the course date, no charge will be made. A £20 administration fee will be levied per person for cancellations less than 14 days. Alternatively, you can arrange for a colleague to take your place.
Audience
Headteachers, senior leaders (schools), designated safeguarding staff, school mental health leads, pastoral staff, other school staff interested in self-harm and suicide prevention

 

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