‘Mental Health in Children and Young People: A Whole School Approach’, Stem4, education professionals conference

Thursday 28th June 2018, 5pm

Ark Putney Academy, London SW15 3DG

Topics to be discussed:

• An overview of mental health issues affecting children and young people

• Discussion of the new government proposal ‘Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision’

• Teaching mental health topics in school - content, sensitivities, relevance

• Effective strategies that help build student well-being and those presenting with mental health issues in a classroom setting

• Sharing examples of best practice of mental health initiatives in schools

• What comprises of an effective mental health intervention team in schools

• Supporting teacher mental health

Expert speakers include:

• Dr Nihara Krause, CEO and Founder, stem4, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

• Alison Downey, Principal, Ark Putney Academy

• Kathryn Pugh, Deputy Head of Mental Health, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Programme Lead, NHS England

• Julia Manning, Founding Director, 2020Health

• Dr Dale Bartle, Academic and Professional Tutor, Educational Psychologist, Cardiff University

• Nigel Atter, Policy Advisor, British Psychological Society

• Gabrielle Rowles, Senior Training Coordinator, Boing Boing

• Helen Kitching, Head of Psychology, Gildredge House School

• Paul Fitcher, Head of Rhetoric and Pastoral Lead, Wimbledon College

• Victoria Gallagher, Head of Inclusion, St Cecilia’s School

• Sthen Wiseman, Head of PHSE, Kings College School

• Zuzanna Ludzik and Karima Abdou, Young Advisors Team, Anna Freud Centre

• Joe Stone, Social Worker and Trainee Family Therapist, CAMHS in schools service

One in three teachers fears harm for pupils waiting for mental health treatment

A survey of 300 teachers conducted for stem4