Free Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) for staff in secondary schools

MHAT is a national programme which will provide knowledge, skills and practical tools to staff working in secondary schools. The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families have been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to offer a comprehensive free, one-day face-to-face training. This one-day training will be freely available for up to two members of staff to those secondary schools who have not yet received Mental Health First Aid Training in 2017 - 2018. The trainings will take place in over 100 locations between September 2019 - March 2020.

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb said: Children and young people's mental health is a top priority for this Government, which is why I am so pleased that the experts at the Anna Freud Centre will deliver the third year of training for staff in secondary schools - helping to make sure pupils get the help they need when they face difficulties in their life.

This adds to a range of important work already taking place in schools to support pupils' mental health and the introduction of health education on the curriculum from September 2020.

To find out whether your school is eligible or to register your interest in attending a training, please visit www.annafreud.org/mhat