Place2Be Mental Health Champions – Foundation programme 

Free online training for qualified teachers and school-based staff in the UK.

This online children’s mental health training course developed from their work in schools, enhances professionals’ understanding of children’s mental health and introduces approaches that foster positive wellbeing in schools and communities. They have versions for teachers, student teachers and youth workers and are offering the course free to qualified teachers and school-based staff in the UK.

92% of people who have completed the course felt that it had increased their capacity to lead a positive approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Course details

  • You will have a dedicated Place2Be professional to join discussions and aid online learning
  • Regular start dates for you to choose from
  • 5-week programme (c.1–1.5 hours per week)
  • No fixed timings – you can access the programme via any device and work through it at a time to suit you

You can find out more on the Place2Be website