Progressive Mental Health

Summit

Transforming Mental Health in Schools & Colleges– Practical, Actionable and Impactful

WHEN and WHERE

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Location: Online

Time: 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM

Part-funded at £88.00 +VAT for the first 25 places

£176 + VAT Standard rate

Transforming Mental Health Support in Schools

The Progressive Mental Health Online Summit is designed to tackle the biggest challenges school leaders face when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

Why Attend?

  • Stay ahead of the curve - Learn real insights from experts in mental health and education

  • Best practice and networking opportunities - Connect and collaborate with like-minded school leaders

  • Gain practical strategies - Walk away with immediately actionable solutions

  • Long-Term Impact – Continue to learn how to embed a sustainable mental health and wellbeing strategy

Build a whole-school approach to mental health that works.

Your Event Host: Emma Last

Emma is an award recognised Mental Health and People Performance Speaker and Strategist. She’s been leading teams, coaching, training, and creating People Transformation strategies for over 25 years. Her solutions-focused approach to overall mental health, neurodiversity, well-being, and culture comes highly recommended by schools, workplaces and leaders. Three of her Schools programmes are DfE quality assured.

This isn’t just another conference.

It’s a solution-focused event built around the actual needs of School & College leads.

That’s why this event is all about practical, evidence-based strategies tailored to the real challenges School & College leads face every day.

What To Expect

Live Talks

Learn proven mental health strategies from professionals who specialise in working in and with schools.

Panel Discussion

A dynamic, interactive conversation where experts and school leaders explore key challenges and share real, honest insights.

Best Practice Sessions

An opportunity to collaborate with other school leaders, address specific challenges, and co-develop practical and realistic solutions for your school or college focused on Supervision and Pupil Voice.

Progressive Mental Wellbeing & Culture Award

Get the validation and recognition you deserve by implementing long-term, meaningful mental health initiatives for both pupils and staff.

Interactive Wellbeing Session

Energise and engage with a hands-on wellbeing workshop.

Morning Agenda

  • Session 1 (Talk) - Do we have more children with SEND or is it wider child development gaps?

  • Session 2 (Talk) - A support first approach to attendance and parental relationships to improve mental health

  • Session 3 (Talk) - LGBTQ+ Inclusion and its impact on mental wellbeing in schools

  • Session 4 (Talk) - A whole-School approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Session 5 (Interactive Panel Discussion) - Questions to the Panel

Afternoon Agenda

  • Session 6 (Interactive Session) - Laughter is THE Medicine

  • Session 7 (Talk) - Money confidence in schools - empowering young minds for financial well-being

  • Session 8 (Best Practice) - Pupil voice and co-production

  • Session 9 (Talk) - Poly-vagal theory - Spotting the signs and strategies to support pupils and staff

  • Session 10 (Best Practice) - Supervision and solutions-led circles - Improving practice and wellbeing

  • Q & A & Close

Meet Some of Our Speakers and Panel Experts

Morning Speakers

Graham Chatterley

Director | Behaviour specialist | Associate Headteacher

G Sabini-Roberts

Business owner | Branding Expert | Trainer | Speaker | Activist

Emma Last

Mental Health and People Performance Speaker and Strategist | Trainer | Coach

Sharon Templeman

Trust Attendance | Welfare Leader

Morning Panel Discussion Experts

Angelina Hindocha

Neuroscience & Wellbeing for Parents | Teacher

Jo McMeechan

Disability Awareness and Inclusion Consultant | SEND parent | Neuropaediatric Physiotherapist | Sensory Integration

Afternoon Speakers and Best Practice Session Facilitators

Cat Googe

Wellbeing Practitioner | Joy Expert

Lesley Thomas

Founder Money@School | Host of 'Let's Talk Money' podcast

Alison Armstrong

Learning and Development Expert in Communities and schools Mental Health

Helen Reade

Positive Psychologist (MSc)| Existential Coach | Supervision Expert

Mental health in schools isn’t just a ‘nice to have

it’s essential.

But too often, school leaders are left without clear, effective solutions.

  • Clarity on what works so you’re not wasting time on strategies that don’t stick

  • Confidence to take action because you’ll have expert-backed advice at your fingertips

  • Support for long-term change so your school can move beyond quick fixes and start building real, lasting impact

Who Should Attend?

  • Headteachers & Deputy Heads – Drive a whole-school approach to mental health.

  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Leads – Gain fresh insights and evidence-based strategies.

  • SENCOs & Inclusion Leads – Learn targeted interventions for SEND & SEMH support.

  • Teachers & Pastoral Staff – Strengthen your ability to support student wellbeing.

Ticket Information & Next Steps

Thanks to partial funding, tickets are available at just £88.00+ Vat for first 25 places

Secure your place today!

Take the first step toward stronger mental health support in your school.

What Happens After the Summit?

Your journey doesn’t end when the event does.

At the end of the summit, you’ll have the opportunity to enrol in the Progressive Wellbeing Award a clear, structured framework designed to embed long-term mental health strategies in your school without adding to staff overwhelm.

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