Suicide and self harm

Thoughts of self-harm and suicide are common, particularly among young people. Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people, and schools play a vital role in helping to prevent young suicide. We aim to support pupils.

Training Offer

As part of the Resilient Schools Universal Programme, we are pleased to offer free Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-safe (SP-EAK) half-day training to all schools in Barnet.

Suicide Prevention – Explore, Ask, Keep-safe (SP-EAK) sessions are online or in-person and delivered by Papyrus which will allow you to learn vital suicide prevention skills. The training helps participants to have an open and honest conversation about suicide and learn not only to spot the signs that someone might be struggling but also how to ask the question of suicide and to support someone’s safety.

Training dates:

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (Online: 9.30am-1pm)  - sign up
Wednesday 19th March 2025 (In Person: 12.30-4pm)    - sign up

To book your place please click on the hyperlinks to direct you to sign up for your preferred training session. For more information email natasha.joseph@barnet.gov.uk. Please note, only 2 members of staff per school can book onto the course.

Zero Suicide Alliance Training

Zero Suicide Alliance is a charity that provides FREE online short courses that teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.

Access the training