Wellbeing in Education
Transform your educational environment with our comprehensive 3-week online course that addresses wellbeing holistically across all levels of education. You'll learn evidence-based strategies to support student mental health, nurture your own professional wellbeing, and create supportive cultures within your educational community. Through practical exercises, reflective learning, and expert guidance, you'll develop skills to recognise early warning signs, implement preventative approaches, and build resilience for yourself and those in your care. Perfect for teachers, educators, support staff, and education leaders committed to fostering positive wellbeing environments.
3 weeks
Education Certificate
£350
What you'll learn
Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing in Educational Contexts
Develop comprehensive understanding of how mental health and wellbeing manifest in educational settings and learn to recognise early warning signs in students and colleagues. You'll explore the relationship between learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing while understanding developmental considerations across different age groups and educational phases.
1Evidence-Based Student Support Strategies
Master practical techniques for supporting student wellbeing through classroom management, relationship building, and targeted interventions. You'll learn trauma-informed practices, de-escalation techniques, and how to create psychologically safe learning environments that promote both academic success and emotional growth.
2Building Personal Resilience & Professional Self-Care
Develop sustainable strategies for managing your own wellbeing while working in demanding educational environments. You'll explore stress management techniques, boundary setting practices, and self-care strategies that prevent burnout while maintaining your effectiveness and passion for education.
3Creating Supportive School Cultures & Staff Wellbeing
Learn to foster positive workplace cultures that prioritise staff wellbeing and collaborative support systems. You'll explore communication strategies, team building approaches, and leadership techniques that promote mutual support, reduce workplace stress, and create environments where both staff and students can thrive.
4Safeguarding & Mental Health Intervention Strategies
Understand your role in safeguarding student wellbeing and learn appropriate intervention strategies for various mental health concerns. You'll explore referral pathways, crisis response protocols, and collaborative approaches with parents, families, and external support services while maintaining professional boundaries.
5Implementing Whole-School Wellbeing Approaches
Develop skills to design and implement comprehensive wellbeing programs that address prevention, intervention, and support across your educational setting. You'll learn to evaluate program effectiveness, engage stakeholders, and create sustainable systems that embed wellbeing into the fabric of educational practice.
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ACEL @ IHCL - The modern, inclusive approach to learning
A radically learner-centred model
- Activity, not passivity — engaging, neo-experiential learning.
- Timetables to suit your life and requirements.
- Flexible assessment modes based on student preferences.
- A pedagogic approach which puts **YOUR** learning at the centre of everything WE do.
- Regular **one-on-one check-ins** with dedicated academic coaches and mentors.
- Vibrant student communities online and on campus.
- Lifelong alumni support, mentoring, and career connections.
Study Modes That Fit Real Lives
We know today's learners are busy — professionals, parents, carers, entrepreneurs.
That's why we designed **flexible delivery** modes for courses that can be studied anytime, anywhere
Uniquely, we offer:
Chunked, bite-sized learning materials for ease of engagement.
Flexible assessment options: essays, projects, presentations, or portfolios.
Small-group, hands-on activities instead of passive lectures.
Embedded professional development & soft skills training.
A Home for Diverse Learners
We don't believe in barriers — we believe in building bridges
Mature learners returning to education.
Neurodiverse students seeking supportive environments.
International students looking for a UK-based experience.
Career-changers seeking upskilling or reskilling.
Students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.
ACEL @ IHCL
At IHCL, we don't just teach theory — we build **confidence, resilience, and competence** through real-world learning.
Our Pedagogical Approach: Adaptive Chunked Experiential Learning (ACEL):
Students learn in manageable, meaningful blocks.
Apply knowledge through live briefs, simulations, and collaborative projects.
Reflect, stretch their growth zone, and put learning into practice — in studies and in life.
The ACEL Model
At IHCL you will learn via a unique pedagogic approach: Adaptive Chunked Experiential Learning.
Every week, your learning will consist of six key learning elements. These form the IHCL ACEL MODEL, designed to deepen learning through cumulative, scaffolded, and experiential engagement:
Learning Toolbox
Learning Toolbox
establish foundational study skills & strategies for effective learning
Expert Input
Expert Input
content in a variety of formats – mini lectures, videos, podcasts, readings etc
Experiential Challenge Zone
Experiential Challenge Zone
a chance for real world experiential learning
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
an assessment opportunity
Feedback Corner
Feedback Corner
feedback from your academic support team to improve your work and to help you grow. This will be given to you at a minimum of once per week in a convenient way - written, voicenotes, 1:1 - whatever suits you!
Thinking Space
Thinking Space
an opportunity for reflection, a chance to internalise, to make sense of your learning, and to connect the experience to self, learning, or future goals
Learning Toolbox (Study Skills)
Establish foundational study skills & strategies
Expert Input (Content Delivery)
Lectures, videos, readings, podcasts
Experiential Challenge Zone (Real-world Learning)
Apply knowledge in real-world contexts
Checkpoint (Assessment)
Measure progress & understanding
Feedback Corner (Formative Input)
Weekly formative & summative feedback
Thinking Space (Reflection)
Reflect, internalize, make connections
