2 March 2026

Wellbeing Masterclass

Session 1:

Self‑Harm & Attempts in School Settings

Designed for School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff

Join school leaders and educators to unlock practical strategies that embed whole-school wellbeing, focusing on sustainable change, measurable outcomes, and creating lasting impact across school culture, policy, and daily practice for children and young people, staff, and the wider school community. 

Overview: 

This session supports educators to understand self‑harm in a school context and respond with confidence, care, and clear boundaries. Participants explore the drivers of self‑harm, how distress presents in children and young people, and the role of schools in early identification and supportive response. The session focuses on safe, appropriate actions within an educator’s scope, including communication strategies, safety planning in partnership with wellbeing teams, and when and how to escalate concerns.

This session covers:

• Understanding self-harm as a behaviour linked to distress,
• Recognising warning signs and changes in student presentations,
• Responding safely and calmly within school roles,
• Working with wellbeing teams and families,
• Documentation, follow-up and maintaining educator wellbeing.

The wellbeing Masterclass series supports school leaders, educators and wellbeing teams to build lasting whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Across four interactive sessions, participants engage with the Be You Framework and evidence-informed strategies that strengthens culture, leadership, policy and classroom practice. Each session is led by experts from headspace National and facilitated by the Be You team.

Focusing on sustainable implementation and measurable impact, the series will support schools to build inclusive environments where children, young people and staff can thrive.

Facilitator: Michele Oliphant