Pupil mental health: suicide and suicidal ideation

45 minutes•

Certificate included

Understand the risk factors that contribute to suicidal ideation, the potential signs that a child or young person might be thinking about suicide, and how to offer support.

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All staff and support staff

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Last reviewed on 1 April 2025

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

In around 45 minutes this course covers:

The factors that increase the risk a pupil may think about suicide
How to spot the potential signs of suicidal thoughts in pupils
How to report any concerns about suicide or suicidal ideation
How to talk sensitively and confidently to a pupil about suicidal thoughts and offer support

Use this course to:

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

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