Friday 23rd October | 09:30 – 10:30

Mental Health Support in Education Settings – Policy, Practice and Impact

Professors Catherine Gallop, Hollie Gay & Jonathan Parker | University of Exeter

Professor Gallop is Director of Post Graduate Taught Programmes and Director of Children and Young People’s (CYP) Programme portfolio within CEDAR at the University of Exeter. She leads on the PGT clinical training portfolio in Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR); one of the UKs largest provider of IAPT and Psychological Therapies training. She also drives forward research, impact and international work associated with the PGT clinical training programmes.

Jonathan is based at the University of Exeter but working across the CYP Mental Health care sector, he provides guidance to a range of statutory and voluntary sector services relating to clinical taught programmes. He works closely with national partners delivering key government initiatives within and across organisational boundaries. Jonathan is an accredited CBT practitioner, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.

Hollie is responsible for the evaluation for all CWP services in the South West, supported by a team of three research assistants. She attends national CWP conferences, presenting regional data to support the national initiative. She also collaborates on externally funded research projects to improve wellbeing, resilience and attendance in schools across the South West, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

This workshop will provide an overview of current key policy aims and objectives and delegates will gain an understanding of recent government’s initiatives, policy priorities, implementation progress and emerging impact.

Target Audience: ALL | PRIMARY | SECONDARY | LEADERSHIP | TEACHING | SENDCO | INCLUSION

Booking and Cancellation Policy

It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure they have an appropriate device and internet connection (minimum download speed 2Mbs) capable of accessing this online event.

Teaching Schools South West has the right to amend or cancel any courses as a result of unforeseen circumstances.

If you have any queries or need to cancel your registration, please contact Sophie Rae | SWTSA Project Manager | srae@teachingschools-sw.org.uk