Knowledge Centre – Cog Spark

Apprentice Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace

This two-hour Masterclass on Apprentice Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace equips participants with essential knowledge to recognise and respond to mental health challenges. It covers common conditions, early warning signs, and strategies for open conversations. Practical workplace adjustments and fostering a supportive culture are key takeaways to improve well-being.

Comprehensive Eating Disorders Training: Supporting University Students from Awareness to Recovery

This full-day masterclass equips university staff with essential knowledge and strategies to support students with eating disorders. It covers disorder awareness, their impact on academic and mental well-being, effective support strategies, recovery challenges, and campus-wide improvements. Participants will collaborate to foster a compassionate, student-centred approach to recovery and well-being.

Eating Disorders Awareness: Supporting University Students with Understanding and Compassion

This half-day online masterclass equips university staff with essential knowledge to recognise and address eating disorders in students. Participants will learn to identify signs, understand the impact on academic and mental well-being, apply effective support strategies, and navigate referral processes to university and external support services.

Navigating Sensitive Conversations: Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education

This interactive two-hour masterclass equips university staff with the skills and confidence to support student mental health. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants learn to recognise distress, engage in supportive conversations, maintain professional boundaries, and signpost students to appropriate support services while safeguarding their own wellbeing.

A Whole College Approach to Supporting Students with Eating Disorders

This full-day masterclass equips college staff with the knowledge and tools to support students with eating disorders. It covers understanding eating disorders, fostering a compassionate environment, delivering staff and student training, developing policies, and ensuring timely referrals. A whole-college approach ensures early intervention, empathy, and consistent support across the institution.

Breaking Barriers: Supporting Young People with Emotional Barriers to Attendance (EBA)

This 3-hour masterclass explores Emotional Barriers to Attendance (EBA) in Further Education, equipping participants with skills to identify signs, implement supportive strategies, and apply trauma-informed practices. Attendees will learn to recognise behavioural indicators, engage students, build trust, collaborate with families, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment for young people.

Thriving in Further Education: Supporting Mental Health in Young Adults

This 90-minute masterclass explores the mental health challenges young adults face in Further Education. It covers adolescent brain development, academic and personal pressures, risk factors, and early warning signs. Participants will gain practical strategies to support students, foster resilience, and create a supportive learning environment through meaningful conversations and resources.

Understanding & Supporting Key Mental Health Conditions in College and Further Education Settings

This one-day masterclass equips FE and college staff with practical skills to recognise, understand, and support students facing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Participants will learn to identify warning signs, provide appropriate support, and implement effective intervention strategies to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Supporting Parents and Carers in Secondary Schools: Recognising and Responding to Mental Health Needs

This masterclass equips secondary school staff with skills to support parents and carers facing mental health challenges. It covers recognising difficulties, fostering a safe and inclusive school environment, and creating confidential support spaces. Participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen school-family partnerships, ultimately improving student and carer wellbeing.

Supporting Parents and Carers in Primary Schools: Recognising and Responding to Mental Health Need

This 1-hour masterclass equips primary school staff with the skills to support parents and carers facing mental health challenges. It covers recognising signs of distress, fostering a safe and inclusive school ethos, creating supportive spaces, guiding access to resources, and collaborating with community services to ensure holistic family support.

Understanding and Supporting Pupils with ARFID in Primary Schools

This full-day training equips primary school staff to recognise and support pupils with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Participants will explore its causes, impact, and differences from fussy eating. Through case studies and practical exercises, they will gain confidence in implementing supportive strategies, reasonable adjustments, and collaborative approaches with families

Understanding and Supporting Pupils with ARFID in Primary Schools

This 3-hour masterclass provides educators with essential insights into ARFID, a condition that affects children’s eating habits, wellbeing, and school life. It explores key indicators, practical interventions, and ways to create a supportive setting. Attendees will also develop skills to engage with families and professionals, ensuring a collaborative approach.

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