20 Jan Staff Focus on Mental Health First Aid

On 17th January Fashion-Enter Ltd staff that work with learners and apprentices attended a training session on Mental Health First Aid. Staff from the Fashion Technology Academy in Islington and Haringey, along with the Fashion Hub Leicester attended the training session online.

Led by Jenny Holloway CEO of FEL/FashionCapital, Jenny has completed a Level 2 NCFE Counselling Course, followed by The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) Level 5 Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness in May 2024. 

Key topics covered:

• How to approach someone regarding their mental health
• How to listen and communicate non-judgementally
• What support and information you can offer
• When to encourage professional advice
• Other areas of support encouragement
• Recovery model
• Important factors for recovery
• Building a mentally healthy workspace
• Stress container
• Key contacts within the workplace

As a company FEL/FashionCapital ensures that all teaching staff are regularly updated in Mental Health First Aid.

Feedback from staff included:

Manuela: “I have learned to be aware of individuals wellbeing and to be aware of changes in learners characters that could be affected from their external influences. To ensure to report serious matters to our safeguarding officers.”

Lan: “This was a refresher on Mental Health First Aid: what to do if we come across someone with mental health issues and the correct procedures to take.

“Excellent CPD session. Jenny was very engaging and delivered the content at an excellent pace. I completed a mental health course about 3-4 years ago, so this session was beneficial for refreshing my knowledge on how to address mental health issues with both learners and myself.”