Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and staff is now a core priority for schools. With increasing pressures, safeguarding responsibilities and Ofsted expectations, schools need the right training to support pupil mental health, strengthen early intervention and build a positive whole-school approach to wellbeing.
YMCA Trinity Group provides practical, education-focused mental health and wellbeing training for schools in St Ives, helping teachers, pastoral teams and safeguarding leads develop the confidence and skills to recognise, respond to and support mental health needs in the classroom. Our training draws on real experience working with children and young people, supporting areas such as SEMH, resilience, and effective pupil support.
But why choose a charity for your training? By working with the YMCA Trinity Group, you’re not only investing in your staff and pupils, but you’re also directly supporting the young people in St Ives who need it most.
Our mental health courses can help your school
Build a positive whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing
Improve staff confidence in supporting pupils
Strengthen safeguarding and early intervention
Support staff wellbeing and resilience
Respond effectively to mental health concerns in the classroom
Meet Ofsted expectations around wellbeing and safeguarding
Our school mental health training in St Ives
We provide a range of mental health training for schools in St Ives, from practical, classroom-focused workshops to more specialised programmes designed to support schools at every stage of their wellbeing journey.
Featured school training courses
Staff Wellbeing Workshop
A practical workshop that helps school staff understand stress, protect their wellbeing and build resilience in demanding education environments.
Mentoring Children & Young People
Equips staff with the skills and confidence to build effective, supportive relationships with children and young people, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
Student & Parent Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to support both students and parents in understanding mental health, building resilience and developing practical strategies to manage wellbeing at home and in school.
Why schools choose YMCA Trinity Group for school mental health training in St Ives
Schools choose YMCA Trinity Group because our training combines real experience working with children and young people with extensive expertise in mental health and wellbeing. Our trainers work directly with children, young people and professionals every day, meaning your staff receive training grounded in real-life experience, not just theory.
When you train with YMCA Trinity Group, you’ll know your money goes directly towards helping the young people in St Ives who need it most.
Your money will fund
Safe Housing
Support for residents and care leavers in Peterborough, Cambridge, and Ipswich.
Mental Health Support
Therapeutic counselling and early-years intervention for children at every life stage.
Community Spaces
Safe environments like the Shine Project and YMCA Youth Cresset, where young people are seen, heard, and valued.
Teacher and Student Wellbeing Courses Tailored to Your Needs
Every school is different. That is why we offer flexible mental health training for schools in St Ives that can be adapted to your setting, age groups, safeguarding responsibilities and whole-school priorities. Whether you are a primary school, secondary school or part of a multi-academy trust, our training is designed to reflect the real challenges your staff and pupils face.
Our experienced trainers deliver engaging and interactive sessions that combine practical tools with evidence-based approaches. Training can be delivered in-house or online, with options for group sessions or whole-staff training days, as well as one-off workshops or more structured programmes that support long-term cultural change.
Book your mental health training today
If you are looking for mental health training for your school in St Ives, YMCA Trinity Group can support your setting in building a safer, more supportive environment for pupils and staff.
Whether you need a one-off workshop, whole-staff training or a broader wellbeing programme, we can work with you to deliver training that meets your school’s needs.
Get in touch today to discuss your school, your staff and the right mental health training for your setting.
