Mental Health Matters Ann Creed inclusionacreed plus com
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Mental Health Matters Ann Creed inclusion@acreed. plus. com 07510 – 094580
Learning and Skills and mental health – the Partnership Programme Mental Health and Social Exclusion (2004) recommended new agenda for mental health services Improving Services to People with Mental Health Difficulties (2006 -9) LSC/NIACE/NIMHE + CSIP The Mental Health Strategy – The Way Forward (2009 -10) LSC/NIACE/Inclusion Institute
Why a Mental Health Strategy for learning and skills? Research links learning and work to recovery Fluctuating wellbeing Health inequalities Significance of teacher & learner relationship
Mental Health Matters http: //mhfe. org. uk/content/mental-health-matters-feteachers-toolkit Target audience – teacher educators & CPD trainers 12 themes – linked activities, case studies, success stories, checklists, fact sheets
Activity – reflecting on work and wellbeing Work is not good for my mental wellbeing because……. Work is good for my mental wellbeing because…. .
What helps a learner? 1. A whole organisation approach Declaration on enrolment What other learners say Front of house Marketing Information, Advice and Guidance Membership of e. g. Mindful Employer Visible Policies/procedures CPD for all staff Declaration later 1 -1 relationship with teacher Better understanding of own learning needs Awareness of organisational attitudes Better knowledge of adjustments
What helps a learner? 2. Staff awareness of support needs Policies and procedures • Equalities Act • ‘Key contact’ role • Individual learning plan Adjustments to practice • ‘social world’ • Flexibility – curriculum, assessment, learning environment etc.
What helps a learner? 3. Collaboration & communication Collaboration with the learner Health & social care & welfare support services; local user forums and community organisations, employers etc. Collaboration across the organisation
Activity - Roles and boundaries • How do you make the boundaries of your role clear to all learners? • What organisational policies and/or procedures support you in being clear about the responsibilities of your role and its boundaries? • What training or professional development issues, if any, do you have?