Free membership to the Association of Mental Health in Education
Free Membership will give you instant access to evidence-based resources and advice without hurting your budget.
Stop juggling complex mandates and get back to what matters. With free AMHIE membership, you’ll effortlessly align your school with the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ framework using our proven 8 Pillars of Mental Health Strategy. We simplify your workload with real-time DfE and Ofsted updates, ready-to-use resources, and a vibrant peer network of experts.
| Benefit | What you get |
| Total Compliance | Real-time updates on statutory DfE and Ofsted guidance. |
| Practical Support | Ready-to-use resources designed to save you hours of admin. |
| Expert Connection | Access to working parties, conferences, and our sector-leading podcast. |
| Affordable Growth | A 30% discount coupon for high-impact, expert training. |
Highly Recommended
In member evaluations, 89% report that AMHIE has directly enabled them to improve their whole-school approach to mental health.
Save Time
Mental Health Leads using AMHIE report saving on average 5-8 hours per month on policy research, resource creation and mental health research.
Save Money
With a 30% members discount a standard CPD session (typically £245+VAT) will cost you £73.50 less per person.
“I now have a better understanding of how to implement mental health strategies to improve the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils from a strategic point of view.”
Lesley Roche, Mental Health Lead
“AMHIE has helped me to consider a more strategic approach towards wellbeing and mental health, specifically looking at policy and best practices.”
Alison Brown, Mental Health Lead
“My confidence in my role and responsibilities has increased; I now have far more resources to use and a better understanding of how mental health needs to be delivered.“
Beth Redfern, Mental Health Lead
What resources are in the library you get when you sign up?
When you join as a free member, you gain access to a growing library of practical, ready-to-use resources created in response to current sector challenges. Here are some examples from our free resource library:
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Applying the DfE’s 8 Principles for Mentally Healthy Schools
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January 2026 Attendance & Inclusion Toolkit
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Attendance Rescue Email Draft Template
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Wellbeing & Culture Toolkit (Dec 2025)
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The 7 Types of Rest: Wellbeing for Educators
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SMART Goals Template
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AI in Education: Navigating AI in the Classroom
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AI in Education: Understanding the Risks & Responsibilities
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Earth Day 2025 Official Teacher Guide
There’s more but this just gives you an idea of what to expect.
Why should I choose AMHIE membership above others?
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If you are a Mental Health Lead: Choose AMHIE. We are the only organisation specifically built to help you manage the role of the Lead, focusing on your time management and statutory duties.
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If you want clinical resources: Anna Freud or Place2Be are excellent for specific therapeutic strategies and research-backed lesson plans.
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If you are a SENCO: NASEN remains the gold standard for SEND-specific policy and classroom differentiation.
To join, simply complete the sign up form. Once signed up, you’ll receive your member welcome pack, resources, AMHIE member badge and certificate.
If your school later requires more comprehensive support, you can upgrade to paid membership at any time for full access to training, CPD and additional resources.
For enquiries: support@amhie.com or by phone 02381 120010.
Sign up to our Free Membership to receive your resources
Does my membership automatically renew?
Membership automatically renews each year on the anniversary of your registration. We’ll remind you via email when your renewal is due so you don’t have to keep tabs on it.
Can I opt out/cancel at any time?
To opt out all you need to do is email or call us on or before your renewal date – it’s that simple. We will send you emails as part of your membership, you are free to opt-out at any time but please remember that doing so will cancel your membership to AMHIE.
What should I expect once I sign up?
When you sign up, we’ll send you through your certificate, resource library and welcome pack. On average you’ll get around 1-2 emails a week from us but never more than that. We are here to help you NOT spam you. We will occasionally send you details of our offers, but with membership you’ll get a 30% off discount code to use so it will be useful to you.
Start saving with your 30% off members discount on AMHIE Training.
1500+ Mental Health Leads Trained | 9/10 Average Rating | Expert-Led & DfE-Aligned
As an AMHIE member, you can access 30% off* on our full range of training options. We offer courses covering Statutory Leadership and Strategy, Core Staff Skills & First Response, and Professional Development and Networking. All training is approved and previously accredited through the DfE’s funded programme for mental health leads.
AMHIE training provides the clarity your school needs to:
- Be Proactive: Move beyond reactive support to embed a sustainable, whole-school mental health strategy.
- Demonstrate Impact: Gain the tools to effectively document, evidence, and showcase your provision for inspection.
- Build Confidence: Certify your staff across key roles, creating a unified and highly capable team.
“The course I attended with AMHIE has been outstanding. It’s incredibly well-structured, practical and empowering. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in their setting” Toni Young, Mental Health Lead.
Our training is written and delivered by mental health in education UK expert Richard Daniel Curtis. Discover more about our training and how we can support your development in our training tab.
*You’ll get a members discount code to apply at checkout. This code is for our members only and will be updated annually, in line with current membership T & C’s membership renews unless cancelled.
Run by a committee of members
The Association of Mental Health in Education is guided by a committee of it’s members known as the ‘National Steering Group’. This group meets throughout the year to discuss AMHIE, and how it can offer the best support to it’s members and the sector. By joining us, you can have your say in steering the national picture and how we can best continue to support and nurture our community.
Read more about our National Steering Group on our page here.