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.

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.

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.

Compassionate Conversations: Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in Further Education

This half-day masterclass equips FE staff with the confidence and skills to support student mental health. Through discussions, exercises, and case studies, participants learn to recognise distress, engage in empathetic conversations, and maintain boundaries while signposting students to appropriate support. It fosters a safe, supportive environment for student wellbeing.

Working with Carers and Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health

This 3-hour masterclass equips educators, carers, and social workers with practical strategies to support student mental health through effective collaboration. It explores communication techniques, the impact of trauma, and multi-agency coordination, ensuring a consistent, supportive approach that fosters stability, resilience, and well-being for vulnerable children and young people.

Developing a Whole-School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Virtual Schools

This full day masterclass equips Virtual School professionals with strategies to embed mental well-being into policies, guidance, and support frameworks. It focuses on recognising mental health needs, strengthening multi-agency collaboration, and developing sustainable interventions. Participants will build confidence in advocating for students’ well-being across diverse educational and care settings.

Supporting the Mental Health of Looked-After and Previously Looked-After Children

This course equips education staff to support the mental well-being of looked-after and previously looked-after children. It covers trauma’s impact, attachment difficulties, and distress signs, providing strategies for creating a secure, trauma-informed environment. Participants learn practical interventions to build resilience and self-regulation while strengthening multi-agency collaboration and advocacy.

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.

Recognising and Supporting Secondary Students with Eating Disorders

This full-day training helps secondary school staff identify eating disorder signs and support affected students. It covers different disorders, their impact, and sensitive communication. Participants will gain practical strategies for student support, fostering a positive school environment, and collaborating with parents and professionals to promote mental health and well-being.

Nurturing Minds: Spotting and Supporting Eating Disorders in Primary Schools

This 3-hour session equips primary school staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify and support young children with eating disorders. Participants will learn to recognise early signs, understand risk factors, apply practical strategies, navigate referral processes, and foster a supportive school environment for early intervention.

Trauma-Informed Approaches to EBSA in Primary Schools – A Whole-School and Leadership Perspective

This full-day masterclass equips primary school staff and leaders with a deep understanding of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and trauma-informed strategies to support affected pupils. Participants will learn to identify early warning signs, implement sustainable whole-school approaches, strengthen multi-agency collaboration, and create an inclusive school culture that promotes attendance

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