Supporting Children & Young People Experiencing Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD)

Friday 9th February 2018

Pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMHD) is onthe increase according to Governement statistics and are often at higher risk of exclusion. Some recent research has indicated that exclusion can further contribute to the pupil's mental health difficulties. Therefore the earlier the identification, the earlier support, strategies and interventions can be implemented to address the needs, thus reducing the pupil's distress and risk of exlcusion.

Therefore this course aims to provide you with an understanding of SEMHD in children and young people. It will explore the impact to the pupil and their learning and will offer you effective strategies & interventions to assist children and young people.  

Benefits you will gain from attending this course

• You will gain further knowledge of social, emotional and mental health difficulties in children and young people thus providing you with greater insight and understanding of their needs.
  
• You will gain an understanding of it’s impact on the learning of children and young people.
• You will develop effective strategies and interventions to promote the social,emotional and mental well-being development of children and young people.  This will enable you to further enhance the care and support you provide. 
• You will gain an understanding of when children and young people will require additional support.
• You will have the opportunity to learn in a safe high quality training environment, where learning is enjoyable.