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KiVa is an innovative school-based, anti-bullying programme which has been developed using extensive research on bullying and its mechanisms. KiVa is a programme designed for schools to prevent and tackle bullying swiftly and effectively. Please see the attached information below for more details about training in the spring term.
Please see below details of training that we are offering free of charge only to Schools who are buying our HR Advisory service.
The training is delivered by myself (I have been an accredited Mental Health First Aid England Instructor (Adults) since August 2018, delivering this session within Solihull Council).
The course lasts for 4 hours and delegates must complete the whole course to receive the certificate of attendance from Mental Health First Aid England.
Please see the attached flyer (produced by MHFA England) explaining the content of the course (which is to raise awareness of mental health issues in adults, including in the work place). The Training is aimed at School Leaders/line managers who have line management responsibility.
Dates/Venues/Times:
Thursday 28th February 2019 – The Loft – 10am – 2.30 pm (30 mins lunch built in)
Tuesday 7th May 2019 – San Souci – 10am – 2.30 pm (30 mins lunch built in)
Tuesday 14th May 2019 – San Souci – 10am – 2.30 pm (30 mins lunch built in)
Note there is a half hour lunch break built into the programme but as we are unable to provide lunch, delegates will need to make their own arrangements.
I appreciate some of these dates are in the future – if having booked a place, you are unable to attend due nearer the date please ensure you cancel from the course as I expect there to be a lot of interest in this training and we will be maintaining a waiting list.
Finally, just to reiterate this training is only available to those Schools buying our HR Advisory service. Any Schools not buying in who wish to enquire about this training can contact Deana Leonard or myself.
To book onto the course please email inset@solihull.gov.uk
Hilary Hargrave,
HR Advisor – Schools and Academies
Solihull MBC
Training taking place on 1st March 2019. Please see document attached below for full details.
A letter from Phil Leivers, Assistant Director, regarding the forthcoming session exploring the implications of the statutory requirement for relationships and sex education to be taught in all schools from 2020 is available below.
The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is a free service funded by the Department for Work & Pensions and is designed to help people experiencing mental health difficulties to have more good days. Able Futures are working with Solihull Council HR to provide this service which enables employees and their families to quickly access a wide range of support from qualified health care professionals.
If you have an employee on your team (or if yourself or a family member are experiencing difficulties), you can encourage the individual to contact the free telephone helpline or online portal and you typically get a call back within one working day. The support provided is designed around the employee, their needs and daily routine and can involve a support programme of up to 9 months. To qualify for the service employees, will need to be working full or part time and have mental health difficulties that impact upon their work (there does not have to be a diagnosed condition). The service will provide support to assist in reducing absence and help employees to remain in work.
The service complements the Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programs available and more information can be found on the HR Extranet wellbeing page or you can visit www.able-futures.co.uk.
Please see PDF document for display in the school staff room below.
