Supporting Young Minds, Everywhere

Do you live with, work with, or support young people aged 8-18?
Twinkl are excited to off the Youth MHFA course, developed with the latest knowledge and research, and input from young people with lived experience.
Youth Mental Health First Aiders will gain:
  • The knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing emotional distress or poor mental health
  • The confidence to start a conversation
  • The tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support 
But that's not all.
Youth MHFAiders will now be invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – England’s first and only membership body for MHFAiders® – gaining exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from ongoing training and qualifications to events and research.
Contact us today for further details and how to book.

By becoming a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll be equipped to spot concerns early, respond with confidence, and help bridge the gap between young people and the support they need.

Why choose our course?

Youth MHFAiders gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing emotional distress or poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support. The Youth MHFA course has been developed through an inclusive lens, with extensive input from young people with lived experience.

Youth Mental Health First Aiders will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of mental health and its importance
  • Learn strategies to maintain and improve your own mental wellbeing
  • Identify common signs that may indicate a young person is struggling mentally
  • Recognise factors that can increase the risk of poor mental health in young people
  • Practice using the Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan (ALGEE®) to guide supportive conversations
  • Gain insight into the responsibilities and role of a Youth Mental Health First Aider®
  • Become familiar with the MHFAider Support App® as a tool for ongoing assistance
  • Know how to connect with a dedicated text helpline provided by Shout, as well as continued learning through MHFA England®
  • Access further development and support through membership in the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®
Meet your instructor

Becky Dawson 

Becky Dawson has over 20 years of experience in education and mental health support. With 16 years in mainstream education as a drama teacher, SENCo, Safeguarding Lead, and Assistant Head, she transitioned to become the Resilience Training Lead in the London Borough of Newham, implementing a whole-system approach to mental health and wellbeing for 5 years. Becky contributed to the Zinc Venture builder project, aiming to improve the mental health of 300 million children globally. She developed a successful training business, providing up skilling in mental health, wellbeing, and safeguarding to those living and working with children and young people. She has also developed an alternative provision for young people outside mainstream education, focusing on self-esteem and emotional literacy. Becky is a visiting lecturer for Weston College, partners with Be Well hubs and South London and Maudsley hospital, and collaborates with the Charlie Waller Trust to promote open conversations about mental health. A Youth Mental Health First Aider, she runs reflective practice for frontline practitioners and serves as a Safeguarding Consultant for several organisations.
Youth Mental Health First Aid empowers us to listen, understand, and act with confidence, giving young people the support they need before a crisis takes hold.

Becky Dawson

Twinkl National Wellbeing Lead and YMHFA Practitioner

Testimonials

I liked the layout of the whole course and that it was done in sections. Becky was very informative but also made it feel very light and a safe space to be when talking through heavy topics.


Youth Worker,
Bedfordshire
Was so pleased that even with this being an on-line course I was able to feel a connection with everyone who attended this course. So well organised and facilitated by Becky.


Admin Assistant,
National Children’s Charity
Becky was excellent in delivering expert knowledge of mental health and how we can spot the signs. I personally feel more confident than when I first arrived in knowing how to support an individual with MH symptoms.
HLTA,
Primary School, Leeds
Excellent course, well led and Becky clearly had a wealth of experience and knowledge. Highly Recommended.




Head of Year,
Secondary School London

Prices For our Two Day Course

All Course Days run from 9am to 5pm

Individual

(two day course)
20.01.26 & 22.01.26

Schools

(two day course)
10 people Minimum

Trust /LA

(two day course)
10 people Minimum

£175

Inclusive of VAT

Includes:
  • Join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders
  • Physical workbook and resources delivered directly to you
  • Access to a comprehensive digital manual
  • Free Lanyard

£100 pp - 10 people Minimum

Ex VAT

Includes:
  • All of the individual features 
  • Termly digital drop in sessions with Becky Dawson in Year 1
  • Become a member of the Twinkl Wellbeing Collaboration
  • Connect with a network of dedicated educators promoting children and young people's mental health

Contact us today

Ex VAT

Includes basic features plus:
  • All of the individual features 
  • Termly digital or face to face drop in sessions with Becky Dawson in Year 1
  • Become a member of the Twinkl Wellbeing Collaboration
  • Connect with a network of dedicated educators promoting children and young people's mental health