Dr Sile McDaid, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist & Dr Libby Artingstall, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Team Mental Health
Understanding the adolescent brain
Hear the latest research on brain development in adolescence and the possible effects of teaching mindfulness in schools
Dr Lucy Foulkes, Lecturer, University of York
Know how to manage the extra pressure parents put on their children, have difficult conversations with parents and work together to ensure students reach their full potential.
Take away five top tips for having difficult conversations with parents
Mike Lamb, Director of Staff and Pupil Wellbeing, Hurstierpoint College
New, proven and adaptable methods to boost self-esteem and develop an environment in an independent school that promotes a healthy approach to body image.
Gain new methods to prevent cyberbullying by working with students to understand the potential impacts of posting online.
Alan MacKenzie, Education Consultant and E-safety Trainer
How to effectively build resilience in independent school students: Equip all students with the ability to deal with challenges and develop resilient learners who are not afraid of failure
Case Study: Hear from St Pauls School on how they increase awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health to support staff and student wellbeing
Samuel Madden, Director of Wellbeing & Mental Health, St Pauls School
Understand the new and emerging dangers on social media, effectively inform parents of the latest trends to protect students online when they are ‘plugged in 24/7’.
Alan MacKenzie, Education Consultant and E-safety Trainer
How to build in-school support in an independent school: Create a whole school approach to support students with mental health needs and combat a lack of external support.
Dr Sile McDaid, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist & Dr Libby Artingstall, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Team Mental Health
How to support wellbeing effectively in a boarding school when students and staff are together 24/7.
Read our case study on creating the best boarding provision
Learn new techniques to share with students to manage stress and create a culture where they pursue a positive mindset.
Graham Yates, Deputy Headteacher, St Swithun’s & Dr Helen O’Connor, Psychologist, St Swithun’s
Gain new techniques to support a student suffering from an eating disorder and create a healthy relationship with food.
Take away our guide to educating students about eating disorders
Ensure all staff can identify the warning signs of self-harm and gain practical strategies to prevent students from self-harming.
Ann Marie Christian, Safeguarding Consultant, Author and Speaker
