New Training Courses - March 2026

As we move into March we are pleased to announce we have developed two new training courses for DSLs and those working with children and young people.

Find out more about the new Suicide Prevention (SPEAK) with PAPYRUS; and the Insights into Working with Young Men in Schools - Masculinity, Misogyny, and the Challenges They Face courses below.

Suicide Prevention (SPEAK) with PAPYRUS

18 March 2026

Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that suicide is often preventable. In partnership with Prevention of Young Suicide (PAPYRUS), the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people we have created a new suicide prevention course: SPEAK Training - Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe.

The session examines the attitudes, myths and stigma that often surround suicide, helps participants recognise and explore warning signs in greater depth, and equips them to hold open, safe, and sensitive conversations with someone who may be struggling. The course also emphasises creating a personalised safety plan, supporting individuals in a more active and structured way to help them stay safe during periods of suicidal thinking.

This course can either build on the practical skills gained through SPOT for those who have already completed it, or it can be taken as a stand‑alone training programme.

This is an online course running for 3.5 hours and the cost is £60+VAT per place, for both members and non-members.

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Insights into working with young men in schools - masculinity, misogyny and the challenges they face

30 March 2026

There is no doubt that for some young men in our society, (children, young people and young adults), the challenges for them in defining their roles and identities have become more complex. Places of education have a role to play in offering an individualised, balanced approach for these young men, particularly during their transition through adolescence.

Our second new course: Insights into working with young men in schools - masculinity, misogyny and the challenges they face, looks at the prevalence of such issues and their complexity.

The session will look at the prevalence of these issues and their complexity.

We will review and discuss:

• The role of curriculum

• School cultures - inclusion and safeguarding in particular

• Their relationship with technology and online relationships

• The need for positive role models

• Education support sitting in a community context

There will be the opportunity for discussion, peer group reflection, small group work and a range of available resources.

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