Understanding Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Online
- 18 Mar 2021 (13:00 - 14:30)
This topic, suitable for all staff, will provide a comprehensive overview of current research and understanding around the range of social, emotional and mental health needs that students can experience. The perspective of young people with SEMH will help to bring real-world context to this understanding. The course will empower delegates to provide even better support for pupils with these needs as well as providing a broader insight into how this support can benefit all pupils.
What will this course cover?
- Current research around the broad range of SEMH that students may experience
- The impact that the learning environment can play with regards to being a protective or risk factor for mental health
- What types of adjustments and support can be of most benefit to students
What are the potential benefits to you and the children or young people you work with?
- Greater knowledge and understanding of SEMH and the ways in which they can manifest
- Better support for students with SEMH who you work with
- Greater sense of belonging and engagement for your students
Suitable for: SENCO, Senior Leader, Support staff, Teacher
Meet your trainer
Dr James Galpin
Jamie is an Education Officer at nasen and leads on the development and delivery of the organisations CPDL programme. He is also a chartered Developmental Psychologist who specialises in universal difficulties that children and young people experience. He has been working with children and young people with SEN for the past 18 years. Whilst working both as an SEN teaching assistant and then as an SEN teacher, he completed his Master’s degree in Child Development. His interest in the practical applications of research then led him to complete a Master’s in Research in Education. Jamie went on to complete his PhD in Developmental Psychology where his focus was on emotion in children’s drawings and the relationship between language and drawing. Jamie continues to work in developing practice-based evidence and putting theory into practice in education.
Jamie has delivered CPDL to a range of education professionals including teachers, supports staff, SENCOs and other senior leaders on a range of SEND related topics
Meet your trainer
Jack Grange
Jack Grange, is a British rapper, songwriter, Mental Health and neurodiversity advocate. Jack was diagnosed with ADHD during the latter stages of his time in education. Before this he endured several years of feeling misunderstood leading him to hit rock bottom. His own personal experiences gave him a massive passion for creating vital awareness around neurodiversity and to use his platform to make a positive change. Jack currently delivers presentations to both students and teachers in a wide range of education settings, including Pupil Referral Units and mainstream provision. Jack has also appeared on BBC National news, radio stations and a number of online magazines. Jack also recently attended the all party parliamentary group (APPG) for ADHD and has worked with charities such as The Princes Trust. He is also a young ambassador for the ADHD Foundation.
