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Ambassador
Training
What is it?
The Ambassador Training teaches young people how to recognise common mental health conditions and understand how they may appear in themselves and others. Participants learn essential skills for having safe and supportive conversations about sensitive topics, as well as practical tools to manage their own wellbeing.
Ambassador Training is a 4-hour course that helps young people understand their own mental health, support their peers and take on the role of a positive mental health ambassador in their school and community.
Who is it suitable for?
11-15 year olds in secondary school
How long is it?
Up to 15 young people per course
Cost for school?
Our Ambassador Training operates on a part funded model, where the school pays a portion of the course fee.
What should
you expect?
A four hour session
delivered in secondary schools
Ambassador Training…
Delivered by two experienced facilitators.
Practical techniques and discussions taught in an engaging way using interactive equipment in a relaxed environment.
Topics include… identifying common mental health conditions, self help techniques, role play, active listening and effective signposting.
Each student receives a certificate and badge to recognise their role as a Mental Health Ambassador for their school and community.
Students also have opportunities for further learning and development with the charity and may be invited to represent the organisation at events.
All content is reviewed by clinicians to ensure every tool is fully evidence backed.
How Ambassador
Training helps
91%
feel confident signposting peers to mental health support
86%
feel confident being a safe and active listen
“The Ambassador Training helped me feel more confident talking about mental health and supporting my friends. I learned what to say, what not to say, and when to get help from an adult. I feel proud to be someone others can come to now.”
Student, Bower Park Academy
“Booking the Ambassador Training programme for our students was one of the best decisions we made this year. The sessions were engaging, practical, and gave our pupils real confidence to support their peers. We have already seen students stepping up with empathy, leadership, and responsibility across the school.”
Teacher, Bower Park Academy
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Year 7 to year 10 can attend, and content is slightly adapted for each year group.
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Up to 15 students can take part in each training session.
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Unfortunately we currently deliver workshops only to KS3 and KS4.
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There is no formal assessment, but students take part in reflective activities to support their learning.
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Yes. There is a part cost of £500 to the school. The remaining £500 is covered by local businesses or community fundraising.
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Yes. Students receive a certificate, badge and access to further opportunities with the charity.
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The course is designed as a four hour session to ensure full delivery of the content.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How to book
Ambassador Training
Our Ambassador Training is a follow-on programme to our school mental health workshop day and EmpowerU.
If your school is interested in this programme, please contact us to check our availability and discuss suitable dates for your school. A member of our team will talk you through the programme structure, answer any questions you may have and support you through the booking process.
Things to help
From figuring out your feelings to finding practical ways to handle stress or support someone close to you, we are here to give you the tools, guidance and support you need.
Volunteering
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