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Mental Health and Adult Learning and Skills
Introductory Awareness Training
| Date | Location | Ref | Apply Online |
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| 21 Jan 09 [New Date] |
Kings Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN | C1762 | |
| 27 Jan 09 [New Date] |
King's House, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB | C1763 | |
| 29 Jan 09 [New Date] |
BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR | C1764 | |
| 04 Feb 09 [New Date] |
The Spot, 73 Sacheverel Street, Derby DE1 2JR | C1765 | |
| Fee:
£198 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
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[Background] [Aims] [Outcomes] [Benefits] [Programme] [Application Form]
You will find this course gives you a thorough introduction to the key issues relating to mental health and how you could better support learners with these difficulties
Background
Mental health difficulties are a major reason for ill-health in this country. One in four of us will experience mental health difficulties at some point in our lives and an estimated one third of GP time is spent on mental health issues. People with mental health difficulties still remain one of the most isolated and stigmatized groups in society.
In line with the government’s drive for social inclusion and the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), educational organizations should strive to provide an environment that addresses the barriers to learning faced by people with mental health problems. People with mental health difficulties have traditionally been underrepresented in adult education and training and too many people with mental health difficulties spend their days alone and without activity to fill their time. Yet we know that being in work, participating in learning, having friends and being involved in the community promotes positive mental well-being and can be an important part of the recovery process.
Adult learning and skills development can play an important role in tackling stigma and discrimination. It provides opportunities to widen social networks and be with other people. It can lead to improved job prospects and be a means to building confidence, hope and optimism. Learning can be a very valuable part of the recovery process
Training aims and content
This interactive one-day training workshop aims to provide participants with an:
 | overview of the prevalence of mental health difficulties in society and how these may affect learners |
| opportunity to discuss and develop ways of working with people with mental health difficulties with the aim of supporting better and more learning opportunities |
| increased understanding of how to create a ‘healthy organisation’ ethos |
The emphasis will be on the social model of understanding mental health difficulties.
Training outcomes
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
| understand the difference between mental health difficulties and being mentally healthy. |
| be aware of some of the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health difficulties and their impact on learners and learning |
| identify strategies to overcome barriers to learning and the learning training environment |
| explore what they as an individual and their organisation can do to improve the mental well-being of all learners |
| reflect on their current working practice and how they might develop this. |
Who would benefit from this training?
The workshop will benefit experienced learning and skills practitioners and managers from a range of organisations, who wish to reflect upon and develop their skills and practice. It builds on the NIACE training courses - Mental Health and Adult Learning and Skills introductory awareness and Mental Health Awareness for Information, Advice and Guidance Providers.
This includes the following organisations:
| Adult and Community Learning |
| Careers Services |
| Community Groups and Voluntary sector organisations |
| Connexions |
| Disability organisations |
| Further Education and Sixth Form |
| Colleges |
| Higher Education |
| Homeless and Housing support sector |
| Jobcentre Plus |
| Learning Partnerships |
| Local Authorities including libraries and museums |
| Local Education Authorities |
| Neighbourhood Renewal Projects |
| nextstep and other IAG providers |
| Prison and Probation Services |
| Training Organisations |
| Trade Union Learning Representatives |
| Work based training providers |
| Specialist independent colleges |
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Programme
| 09:30 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 10:00 | Welcome and introduction to the
day - What is mental health? |
| 11:00 | Coffee |
| 11:15 | Stigma and discrimination |
| 11.45 | Impact of mental health difficulties |
| 12:30 | Breaking down the barriers part 1 |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Breaking down the barriers Whispering exercise |
| 14:10 | Learner journeys |
| 14:30 | Working break (Refreshments) |
| 15:00 | Action planning |
| 16:00 | Evaluation and Close |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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Application Form
(For people not using the online reservation system above.)
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and Courses, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester, LE1 6TP,
Fax: 0116 285 9670 For general enquiries contact: NIACE Conferences and
Courses team, courses@niace.org.uk.
Telephone: 0116 2859661 (1) Application Forms from individuals must be accompanied by a Sterling cheque or Banker's draft. Invoices will be raised on organisations only if a Purchase Order is sent along with the Application Form. NIACE is a company limited by guarantee no. 260332 and registered charity no. 1002775 |
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