Briefing

Pupil mental health: self-harm

Mental health

Use these training materials to help your staff understand why a child might self-harm, how to spot potential signs, and how to talk to a pupil without worrying you're saying the wrong thing.

Last reviewed on 10 September 2024

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Self-harm – staff briefing

Presentation: self-harm staff briefing

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Facilitator notes: self-harm

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Staff factsheet: self-harm

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Common questions: self-harm

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Group activity pack: self-harm

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This session is part of a set of training sessions on pupil mental health.

Learning objectives

In this session, staff will learn:

Why a child might self-harm
What potential signs to look out for which suggest a pupil might be self-harming
What to do if they have a concern
How to talk confidently to a child about self-harm, and know how to support them

What's in this training session?

Developed with Anna Freud, a world-leading mental health charity for children and families, this training session includes:

A ready-to-deliver PowerPoint presentation you can adapt to suit your school
Step-by-step facilitator notes
Activities to help staff put what they're learning into practice, and encourage group discussion
Staff factsheets with key points on each issue for staff to refer back to
Answers to common questions, to help you prepare for questions your staff may have