Training
Here are links to free e-Learning training on a range of health and wellbeing topics which we recommend that education staff undertake as appropriate. Don't forget to explore Hampshire's Learning Management System for further internal training.
Nine free e-learning modules developed by Public Health with input from local school staff are:
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health (HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00063ELG)
- Healthy weight of children and young people (LMS_ELG HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00064ELG)
- Oral health (HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00065ELG)
- Relationships and sex education (LMS_ELG HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00066ELG)
- Self-harm (HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00067ELG)
- The importance of sleep (LMS_ELG HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00068ELG)
- Smoking and vaping in children and young people (LMS_ELG HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00071ELG)
- Substance misuse in children and young people (HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00069ELG)
- Whole setting approach (LMS_ELG HCC_AHC_AHCWFD_PRSK_00070ELG)
Modules can be accessed via the Hampshire County Council LMS system, the Learning Zone. Search for them by name or course code above. All council-maintained settings will automatically have access via ESS Lite and many academies and free schools will also already have access set up. If you do not have access to the Learning Zone see guidance about how to register
Hampshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership: online webinars and e-learning on topics including suicide awareness and online safety
Solent MIND Self Harm Support Hub provides Self Harm Awareness Training for education providers
British Nutrition Foundation, Teaching food in primary: the why, what and how
E-Learning for Health, Children's Oral Health Advice
Hampshire CAMHS has videos, podcasts and e-learning for professionals about a range of mental health conditions.
Speakeasy e-Learning module is designed for anyone who has, or who will have, a role in supporting young people on growing up, relationships and sexual health. Created by NHS Tayside Speakeasy programme.
The Hampshire Virtual School offers attachment and trauma aware education setting (ATAES) training
Young Money free e-learning to support primary and secondary staff to deliver financial education to young people.
Free bereavement training for teachers from Winston's Wish. These courses will help you understand how grief affects a child or young person and how you can help them cope with their grief. Child Bereavement UK also offers a free online toolkit for schools.
Togetherness - free online courses offering advice and practical tips to boost confidence as a parent, help navigate family life and strengthen relationships. Courses are available for parents and caregivers, as well as teachers and professionals working with children and young people.
Operation Encompass training - free training is available to all staff in schools and education settings including early years’ settings, Health Visitors and other professionals. All Designated Safeguarding staff should undertake this online training and police forces will not share information until the training has been completed.