CPD Training

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) covers a wide spectrum of areas relating to mental health and wellbeing in schools. These thorough and highly evaluated courses are available at no extra cost to MAST subscribers. 

If you're interested in attending any of the events listed, please get in touch to book a place by calling 07458 305006.

14
October
Using Stories for Social/Emotional Development
1 of 1

Ensuring pastoral staff understand the theory and practice behind using stories for social and emotional development.

15
October
ECTs - Understanding & Managing Behaviour
2 of 5

This course will provide ECTs with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage behaviour at a classroom level whilst making links to whole school systemic effective practice.

16
October
Teaching Assistant Training
1 of 1

A themed course exploring key areas for TA’s working in Primary settings and how an understanding of psychology and child development influences positive practices for children.

17
October
Lego Therapy
1 of 1

This session will help participants understand the theory and practice behind ‘Lego Club’ and consider what you would need to begin one!

17
October
Suicide & Self Harm: Understanding Risk & Prevention
1 of 1

To develop an awareness and understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people.

22
October
Understanding Sexual and Gender Diversity in Schools (LGBTQIA+ awareness)
1 of 1

This course aims to explore Sexual and Gender diversity and some of the issues we might be faced with in schools. We will be exploring what LGBTQIA+ means and the individualisation between gender and sexuality. We will be considering the language we hear and use, including what is acceptable and appropriate.

24
October
Grieving in Puddles 2
1 of 1

An experiential workshop to share resources and ideas to help children access their grieving process through creative therapeutic activities

5
November
Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
1 of 1

In this session, we will explore the reasons why children and young people may develop ESBA behaviours and the ways in which schools can support the attendance and emotional well-being of these pupils.

7
November
Mindfulness: Myths, Methods & Merits
1 of 1

Mindfulness has become a ‘buzz word’ and a ‘go to’ in the media during the recent challenges that the world has faced and is facing and in attempts to manage stress and increase wellbeing. But what is mindfulness, does it have a research base, is it worth considering, and who and how can it help in the school environment?

8
November
Strategies and visual supports for SLCN in early years nursery, pre-school, early years and early KS1
1 of 1

This is a one-off course intended to help attendees in their understanding, as well as confidence, in the implementation of different strategies and visual supports which can help staff support younger children with speech, language and communication needs.