While these training opportunities are not supported or endorsed by the Swansea Local Authority they may provide those wishing to develop their professional learning in these areas with some potential options.
Education Support:
Free Welsh Government endorsed education support opportunities and information for teaching staff;
Information can be found on Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff
Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff; 08000 562 561.
Health Days UK 2025
UK Health Days January 2025.
Dry January.
Veganuary.
Walk Your Dog Month.
2nd World Introverts Day.
3rd Festival of Sleep Day.
04th World Braille Day.
20th – 26th Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.
24th International Day Of Education.
27th Parent Mental Health Day.
29th Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year.
31st Great Mental Health Day. Talk about Mental Health.
Local authority training
Training/workshops…
Practical Mindfulness.
Coping With Emotional Triggers
Reducing Stress. Improving Wellbeing.
Managing Stress.
Reducing Stress. Improving Wellbeing.
Managing Anxiety & Depression.
Improving Self-esteem & Resilience.
How Thoughts, Feelings, Beliefs & Fears Help & Hinder.
Mental Health First Aid.
Contact – [email protected] to discuss your needs/preferences
Bespoke training
Bespoke training to meet the wellbeing needs of your own school staff and setting can be arranged by contacting Swansea’s dedicated Stress Management Advisor & Counsellor for school staff – Ieuan Williams ([email protected])
External training
CPD accredited online training. Charges apply based on numbers of staff.
Free online training course of 90 minutes.
Online training in emotional and behavioural ‘first aid’ and essential therapeutic skills for all those involved in the mental wellbeing and care of children and young people, adults and older people in the UK.
Mental health training for school staff from place2be.org.uk
CBT online training from (centreofexcellence.com)
Variety of training available to support positive mental health.