Identifying, Understanding and Supporting Pupils who Self-Harm

It is thought that around 13% of young people may try to hurt themselves on purpose at some point between the ages of 11 and 16, but the actual figure could be much higher.* That means that - chances are - approximately 3 young people in every classroom self-harm.

With a growing number of cases of self-harm, appropriate training to improve awareness, identify pupils at risk and provide support is crucial.

Are you confident that you and your whole-school community are equipped to support pupils who self-harm?

Optimus Education’s intensive half-day course - Identifying, Understanding and Supporting Pupils who Self-Harm is your unique opportunity to ensure your school is prepared to effectively manage cases of self-harm.

Practical learning outcomes from this event include:

• Raising awareness  - clarify what self-harm is and understand how it affects pupils of school age.
• Practical responses - equip yourself to identify pupils who self-harm and know how to respond to disclosures.
• Preventative measures - establish a greater understanding of the triggers for student self-harm and learn specific prevention techniques.
• Dealing with more severe cases - provide appropriate support and techniques to support to pupils who self-harm and prevent escalation.

Who should attend:

• Heads of Year
• Assistant and Deputy Headteachers - Pastoral
• Designated Child Protection Officers
• Student Support Managers

*https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/facts/self-harm_statistics