On 12 November, the King Edward VI Foundation is celebrating the 72 Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) who help support the wellbeing of colleagues across our schools and central teams.
Supporting wellbeing is a key part of our Foundation value of Care. Our MHFAiders help create positive, inclusive environments where people feel able to talk openly about mental health and seek support when they need it.
Trained by our Academy Trust Lead for Safeguarding, Jane Glendenning, through Mental Health First Aid England, our MHFAiders are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations and signpost colleagues to appropriate sources of help. They are not counsellors or therapists, but they provide an important first point of contact and help people access the support they need.
We would like to thank all 72 of our Mental Health First Aiders for the commitment and care they show every day. Their contribution helps ensure our schools remain supportive places where colleagues can thrive.
If you are interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider, please contact Jane Glendenning.
