Training Courses

Suicide First Aid for Children and Young People

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Target Group:

This training is designed for anyone working with children and young people, including:

Course Aims:

This one-day, City & Guilds Assured training teaches practical skills and knowledge to help you support a young person who may be thinking about suicide. It’s suitable for use in both professional and personal settings.

You’ll learn how to recognise the signs, build confidence to step in, and carry out a safe and supportive intervention.

Intended Impact:

As a result of attending this course, participants will:

-A clear understanding of how to respond safely and appropriately when a young person may be at risk
-Training grounded in safeguarding principles, children’s rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child), and a trauma-informed approach
-A structured programme made up of four 90-minute sessions
-The chance to practise your skills so you feel confident and capable in real-life situations

Prerequisites:

No previous experience or training is necessary. 

Notes:

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