16 November 2026

Wellbeing Masterclass Session 4)

Critical Incident Support Including postvention & Responses in Primary Schools

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 masterclass session prepares schools to respond to critical incidents with steadiness, clarity and care. Participants learn the principals of trauma-aware response, the role of communication and how to support students and staff in the immediate and short-term aftermath. The session incldudes guidance on postvention in primary school settings, emphasising safe messaging, coordinated planning and maintaining a supportive environment.

This session covers:

• Understanding critical incidents and their impact on school communities,
• Immediate response principles for educators and leaders,
• Safe communication and information flow,
• Supporting students and staff in the days and weeks following,
• Postvention approaches aligned with national guidance.

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