Achieve mental health excellence.
Confidently meet DfE and Ofsted expectations
Equip your whole-school team with the certified training and expert guidance needed to build a robust mental health provision and secure outstanding outcomes in well-being and safeguarding. AMHIE members recieve a 30% off discount code – explore membership options.
1500+ Mental Health Leads Trained | 9/10 Average Rating | Expert-Led & DfE-Aligned
“Attending the Mental Health Lead course has been incredibly valuable. It has significantly deepened my awareness and transformed the way I approach mental health at my setting.”
Jenny Gascoigne, Advanced Mental Health Lead
“This course is informative and so easy to access. Each module is at the perfect pace and you are able to pause to allow yourself the time you need to write notes as needed.”
Hannah Shillibeer, Intermediate Mental Health Lead
“This course has been very useful in providing a good foundation to build upon my knowledge and to be a successful mental health lead in my role as a teacher”
Toni Dunn, Introduction to Mental Health Lead
Gaining Clarity on DfE Requirements for Whole-School Mental Health
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.
AMHIE: Your Partner for Strategic Growth
How does AMHIE compare to other offers?
| Feature | AMHIE | Anna Freud | TISUK | MHFA England |
| Primary Philosophy | Compliance & Leadership. Focuses on DfE/Ofsted standards and strategy. | Research & Evidence. Focuses on clinically-backed interventions and data. | Relational & Biological. Focuses on the neuroscience of trauma and healing. | First Aid & Crisis. Focuses on identifying signs and signposting to help. |
| Target Audience | Senior Mental Health Leads & SLT. | Mental Health Leads & Educational Psychologists. | Teachers and Pastoral Staff working with high-need kids. | General school staff (often used for TAs/Support staff). |
| Key Offering | Level 4 Diploma in Mental Health Aware Leadership. | Advanced SMHL training & Research Network access. | Level 5 Diploma in Trauma & Mental Health-Informed Schools. | Two-day Mental Health First Aider certificate. |
| Course Duration | 3-day “Live Online” or Self-Study (7 months for portfolio). | Multi-day webinars + monthly networking. | 11 days (usually split over a year). | 2 full days or 4 half-sessions. |
| Approx. Cost (2026) | £395 – £1,300 (depending on level). | £800 – £1,200 (higher for specialised clinician tracks). | £1,500 – £2,500 (premium, long-term training). | £200 – £350 per person. |
| Unique Factor | Clinical Supervision & therapy for the Mental Health Lead themselves. | Access to the UCL research and mental health outcome tools. | Focus on “Brain-Science” and environmental/relational shifts. | Universal Recognition. The most well-known brand globally. |
Why AMHIE is distinct in 2026
The standout feature of AMHIE compared to everyone else is our Professional Support Services. While TISUK or Anna Freud will teach you how to help students, we are currently the only major provider offering Clinical Supervision as a standard part of membership.
In a landscape where the grant funding has vanished but the pressure on you has only intensified, we recognise that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Unlike more academic providers who focus solely on theory, our primary commitment is to you. By integrating professional clinical supervision and dedicated wellbeing support into our leadership training, we ensure that while you are busy building a resilient school, we are busy supporting a resilient you.
Training to certify your core compliance roles and embed successful whole-school strategy.
Mentoring Courses (The Mentoring School) – £950 + VAT
Specialist training to confidently enhance your social and emotional mentor provision.
We Can Support Your Whole School's Strategic Growth
If you need to train your entire team (10+ delegates), we offer bespoke, in-person, and online packages. Contact us today to discuss how we can tailor our DfE-aligned training to seamlessly fit your school’s unique strategic goals and support your next inspection with confidence.
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Contact: 02381 120010 | support@amhie.com
