Training Courses

Suicide First Aid Lite (Youth)

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Target Group:

Principals, Head Teachers/Heads of Year, Safeguarding leads, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, School counsellors, Pastoral Staff, Residential School Settings, School Health Nurses, LSA (Learning Support Assistant)/ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants)/School based Counsellors/Youth Workers, Administration Staff, Primary Care Staff/Hospital School Teaching Teams, Alternative Education Provision, Secure Unit Staff Teams etc.

Course Aims:

The course comprises 4 parts, each 90 minutes duration. The programme teaches knowledge and skills needed to identify children and young people who may be thinking about suicide with the opportunity to build confidence through practise to competently facilitate a Suicide First Aid intervention.

Intended Impact:

As a result of attending this course, participants will:

Possess the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths amongst Children and Young People.

Prerequisites:

N/A

Notes:

No previous experience or training is necessary. There is no expectation on participants to share personal experiences

Attendance Charges:

Fully funded by Public Health



The H&S Team and IWC Learning and Development, have completed competency assessments on all providers advertised in the Learning Hub. Therefore, any physical or mental health first aid providers/courses advertised via the Learning Hub do not require schools/other organisations to carry out competency assessments (as per the 2024 HSE First Aid guidance changes). This applies to both current and future providers/courses

Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form

Course Trainer:
Kate Golding

Trainer Biography:

Kate is a Consultant Nurse with a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. She has taught health and social care and psychology up to degree level and works as a training consultant in mental health, covering infant, child, adolescent, and adult mental health. Kate led the targeted mental health in schools project on the Isle of Wight and developed an end-of-life transition service for under-25s at Mountbatten Hospice.

She is a trainer for various mental health areas, including nurture training and suicide first aid, and has worked with organizations such as the NHS, The Prince’s Trust, Oxford Brookes and Portsmouth University, MIND, and the Houses of Parliament. Kate's engaging delivery and expert knowledge consistently receive excellent feedback, with attendees often commenting on how much they learn and enjoy her sessions.

In 2019, Kate co-authored the MHFA England youth half-day aware course. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she trained professionals and volunteers supporting rough sleepers and the homeless for NHS England, Homeless Link, and MHFA England. In 2021, she was a keynote speaker at the MIND Jersey annual conference, discussing reconnecting with hope during the pandemic. Kate also trained the NHS England and NHS Improvement team responsible for the COVID-19 inquiry, which she found to be an honor and a privilege.

In 2022, Kate provided training for MPs at Parliament and was published in the Nursing Times and Neuro Rehab Times. She was also interviewed for a podcast about her life as a nurse in the "Ordinary Pioneers" series. Kate is one of the most respected clinicians and teachers in the south of England, staying current with legislation and research through her roles in clinical practice, leadership, and teaching

Start Date: 21 May 2025    Time: 9:30am

End Date: 10 February 2025    Time: 12:30pm


Start Date: 21 May 2025    Time: 1:00pm

End Date: 10 February 2025    Time: 4:30pm


Venue:
Learning Room 1, Community Learning Centre, Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS

Cost:

Fully funded by Public Health