We are pleased to offer schools in North Lincolnshire access to a package of support from Papyrus, combining staff training and classroom resources to strengthen your approach to mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention.
This offer will support schools to meet safeguarding responsibilities and prepare for the strengthened focus on suicide prevention within PSHE from September, ensuring staff feel confident and equipped to respond safely.
Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep Safe (SPEAK) Suicide Prevention Training
We would like to invite school staff to attend Papyrus SPEAK suicide prevention training.
This session will support staff to:
- Recognise signs of emotional distress and suicidal thoughts
- Have safe, confident conversations with pupils
- Understand referral pathways and escalation processes
- Reduce stigma and create a more open, supportive school environment
With the updated RSHE guidance coming into effect from September 2026, there is a strengthened expectation for Secondary schools to address suicide prevention as part of PSHE. This training will help equip staff with the knowledge, confidence and skills to deliver this safely and respond appropriately to any concerns raised.
Training details:
- Date: 7 July
- Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
-
Location: Connect Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1NR
-
Lunch will be provided
- Places available: 30 (limited capacity)
Booking:
Please book via the Eventbrite link below: EN: Speak North Lincolnshire Council Tickets, Tuesday 7 July • 9:30 AM - 1 PM | Eventbrite
Please note:
- Places are limited to 30 and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
-
All attendees must register in advance (no later than two days before the session)
Sinking Feeling Schools Resource
Following completion of the training, schools will receive access to the Sinking Feeling Schools Resource. This is a comprehensive package for Year 6–Year 13, supporting delivery of PSHE and wellbeing education.
This includes:
- A 1-hour onboarding session
- Ready-to-use teaching materials
-
Ongoing support from a Papyrus specialist
- Updates on suicide prevention best practice
The resource complements the training by supporting safe, age-appropriate classroom delivery, while ensuring staff feel confident responding to concerns raised by pupils.
We would strongly encourage schools to take up this opportunity ahead of September to support a safe, confident and consistent approach to suicide prevention.