Pupil mental health: self-harm

This course will give staff, including teachers, support staff and senior leaders, the practical knowledge to be able to recognise the signs of poor mental health in pupils and respond effectively.

In around 30 to 35 minutes this course covers:

• What self-harm is and the possible reasons why a child might self-harm
• The potential signs that a child is self-harming
• How to talk to a child about self-harm, and know how to support them
• How to follow your school's procedures and report any concerns

Use this course to:

• Equip all staff to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities around self-harm
• Meet your responsibility under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) to train your staff in pupil mental health

Note: We've reviewed this course, with updated advice on:

• Why a child might self-harm
• How to talk to children about self-harm, including providing consistent support rather than support only after self-harm has occurred
• Activities for a child to do as an alternative to self-harm