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An introduction to ADHD and the work of ADHD Solutions

An introduction to this complex condition that so often impacts on mental health. How ADHD Solutions can support families, children, young people, school and other practitioners to have a greater knowledge and understanding of ADHD and learn practical day-to-day strategies to effect real change.

Speaker: Ian Hall, Training Manager and ADHD Specialist Coach (ADHD Solutions CIC) (ian@adhdsolutions.org)

Significant mental illness in the classroom and what to do about it

An overview of the common signs and symptoms of significant mental health issues that could manifest themselves in the classroom environment, including eating disorders and emotional dysregulation. How to support young people in the classroom and how and where to get the help they need.

Speaker: Hannah Wakefield, Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing (hannah.wakefield@dmu.ac.uk) and Linda Aslett, Leader of Learning, Hospital and Outreach Education (Linda.Aslett@nhft.nhs.uk).

Partnerships and relationships: a whole-school approach to mental health

ÌýThis session will build on the presenter’s experience as a practitioner and researcher in restorative practices in education and how this links to a whole school approach to mental health and well-being. The presenter will share her 30 years of practical experience using restorative practices in criminal justice and education settings as well as current experience teaching at the University of Northampton on the National Award in SEN Co-ordination and Educational Mental Health Practitioner courses.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Nicola Preston – University of Northampton, UK and International Institute for Restorative Practices Graduate School, U.S.A.

Supporting the whole-school approach

This webinar gives an overview of some of the partnership working that The Charlie Waller Trust does.Ìý It will include evidence-based information, as well as practical ideas and tools to support children, teachers and parents. By advocating a whole school approach, a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing can be created, that benefits pupils, school staff, parents and the wider school community.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýClaire Poole, The Charlie Waller Trust (claire.poole@northampton.ac.uk)

Preventing and Reducing Serious Violence

ÌýAn introduction to the local Violence Reduction Network; An overview of serious violence locally, its causes and the factors which prevent it; What works in preventing and reducing serious violence and the role of schoolsÌý

Speakers: David O'Hanlon-Ribbins, Children and Families Lead – Leicestershire Police (david.ohanlon-ribbins@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk)

Understanding and Reflecting on the Autism Experience in the Classroom Setting

A short introduction to the experience of autism within the teaching and learning environment with a focus on useful tips and reflections. The session is facilitated by Chris, who is both a learning disability nurse and an educator, as well as having a diagnosis of autism himself.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Chris Knifton, Â鶹ƵµÀ (cknifton@dmu.ac.uk)

Digital Media and Mental Health: A Digital Ethics of Care Framework

In this webinar I explore some of the key issues regarding the relationship between digital media and mental health, showcasing adolescent voices on the issue. The webinar includes some practical tips for teachers and considers the usefulness of adopting a digital ethics of care framework which respects children's rights and recognises the moral dimension of digital media use.Ìý

Speaker: Dr Michelle O'Reilly; Associate Professor of Communication in Mental Health (UoL); ResearchÌýConsultant and Quality Improvement Advisor for FYPC (LPT); ÌýCPsychol (Chartered Psychologist in Health); University of Leicester and Leicestershire Partnership NHS TrustÌý(mjo14@le.ac.uk)

Promoting school wellbeing by introducing some motivational interviewing techniques into your everyday school conversationsÌý

This webinar will introduce some key evidenced based motivational techniques that have the potential to strengthen your own communication when supporting your students pastorally or in the classroom.ÌýÌý

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Tania Hart, Associate Professor in Mental Health Â鶹ƵµÀ (tania.hart@dmu.ac.uk)

The Leicestershire Healthy Schools Programme: improving health and wellbeing across the school communityÌý

In this webinar, Public Health present a short introduction to the relaunch of the local Healthy Schools programme. In the session, you will find out about the new programme structure, how the team can support your school with your health and wellbeing needs and the public health programmes available to improve practice across the whole school.Ìý

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýConnor Melia, Senior Health Improvement Officer in Public Health for Leicestershire County Council (Connor.Melia@leics.gov.uk)

Higher Education Here I Come

The transition to higher education can be dauting and this session focuses on how future students can be supported with this next step in their education. There will be a focus on wellbeing and personal preparation and how schools can support with this.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Eunice Lumsden - Associate Professor; Subject Leader Childhood Youth and Families; University of Northampton (eunice.lumsden@northampton.ac.uk)

Use of Supervision and Coaching to support staff wellbeing and functioning

The webinar will provide a brief outline of supervision and coaching approaches, in an educational context, and relate case examples to illustrate the possibilities of using these approaches to support staff wellbeing.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýRussell Postlethwaite, Educational Psychologist, Futures in Mind

Digital Literacy and 21st Century Critical Skills

Using the internet for research - positive, negatives and developments. Assessing for bias, reliability and misinformation. Supporting young people who have or are being groomed, radicalised or coerced - signposting to key agencies and further readingÌý

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýRobert Morrow, Youth Work Specialist at the National Youth Agency (robertm@nya.org.uk)

Armed Forces Children: Supporting the mental health and well-being of these amazing children

Armed Forces children are a very special breed. They are truly the most amazing group of children to work with and yet their unique upbringing can cause emotional dysregulation and trauma within their young lives. This webinar hopes to shed light on how the deployment cycle effects children and how professionals can best seek to support children who experience this.Ìý

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýAnneka Bellett, Assistant Head and SENDCo of Cottesmore Academy (part of the Rutland Learning Trust) (abellett@rltschools.com)

The nurturing approach in primary schools

This webinar will look at some of the challenges facing children with attachment difficulties and how we can understand and support them in school using a nurturing approach.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýPenny Rawlings – Nurture Lead Practitioner for Rutland

Staff Resilience and Wellbeing in Schools

Description: An exploration of factors and approaches that foster resilience and an examination of potential risk factors for the wellbeing of staff.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Steve Dexter (Educational Psychologist, Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service) (Steve.dexter@leics.gov.uk)

Supporting children from families where a parent has a mental illness

This webinar will discuss some of the key ways having a parent with a mental illness can affect children and young people, and how this can manifest in their engagement with school. It will set out some brief principles for helping schools to become a more supportive environment for these pupils.Ìý

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýScott Yates (Â鶹ƵµÀ) (syates@dmu.ac.uk) and Lina Gatsou (LPT)Ìý

Mental Health and Nature: Flourishing in Forest School

Developing a close relationship with nature and engaging with simple activities in the natural world have been shown to play a key role in supporting and enriching our wellbeing and mental health. Forest School, which is gaining in popularity in the UK, is perhaps one outdoor learning vehicle that can support this vital relationship with nature and mental health. The purpose of this presentation is to share some preliminary insights from my current research and interest into how Forest School supports and develops learner confidence and a motivation and interest in learning and the impact this has in fostering and enhancing our mental health.

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Dave Cudworth, Associate Professor, Head of Education, Â鶹ƵµÀ (dcudworth@dmu.ac.uk)

Challenging behaviours in children with learning disabilities

Understanding what challenging behaviours are; Understanding why challenging behaviour happens; Developing strategies to avoid, minimise, de-escalate and manage challenging behaviours

³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù:ÌýDr Justine Barksby, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Â鶹ƵµÀ (justine.barksby@dmu.ac.uk)