This page provides the information relating to training courses and apprenticeships organised by the Corporate Learning & Development Team and, will be updated timely in terms of any future course dates and guidance. If you need any further information please feel free to contact CorpLearnDevel@merton.gov.uk  

First Aid Training

We currently have the below courses available. The below sessions will all be run face to face and will be held at The Chaucer Centre.

Training provider MediAid's COVID Guidelines are available on their website.

Eligible Schools are entitled to 2 free First Aid training spaces per financial year with Corporate Learning & Development, any spaces after this will be charged at the below rates: 

Course Title Cost per person

Emergency First Aid at Work 1 day 

£70.08 

First Aid At Work Requalification 

£114.75 

First Aid at Work 

£171.50 

Paediatric First Aid 

£114.75 

 

Please note that the above rates will be charged in full in the event of non-attendance unless a replacement participant is found by the school. Non-attendance for free placements will result in losing that free place. 

To book onto a course or if you have any enquiries, please contact CorpLearnDevel@merton.gov.uk  

Apprenticeships for schools offer

Apprenticeships have changed. Traditionally an apprentice may have been a school leaver who wanted to learn a trade. Today apprenticeship are available to current employees as well as new starters in a range of subject areas from entry level i.e. Level 2 Accounts Assistant, through to Degree/Masters level i.e. Level 7 Senior Leadership Degree for school leaders. 

Apprenticeships can last from a minimum of 12 months, up to 5 years depending on the level and subject being undertaken. They are an excellent opportunity to enhance current skills in the workplace. 

Apprenticeship qualifications are available in a variety of subjects ranging from an NVQ level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to an NVQ level 7 (degree/masters equivalent). 

To view the full list of apprenticeship qualifications on offer to all maintained schools that pay in to the levy please click on the document below  

Schools Apprenticeship Matrix Table

If you are interested in any of the apprenticeships on offer then further information on how to apply can be found on the Merton Attain website here  

Please contact Merton Corporate Learning and Development Team if you would like to discuss apprenticeships further: 

CorpLearnDevel@merton.gov.uk

0208 545 3383 

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Information and Training on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 

If you would like to talk with someone confidentially about any challenges and concerns that you have in respect of your Mental Health, please contact one of the following fully qualified Mental Health First Aid trained staff for support. Their role is not to offer counselling but to direct you to the best internal or external body for further help. This may be an Employee Assistance Programme or through a number of the external groups that are available. 

Please do not feel that you can only speak with someone from your own Department, the choice is yours to whom you wish to reach out to, but we at Merton encourage you to ask for support when you need it. 

In line with the guidance provided by Mental Health First Aid England, each person listed below has undertaken and successfully completed the full 2 day certificated programme which includes: 

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing 

Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues 

Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan 

Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening 

Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether through self-help resources, internal support such as EAP, or external sources such as their GP. 

Qualified Mental Health First Aiders at Schools 

  • Cheryl Cooper Hillcross Primary School
  • Lisa Riddle Hillcross Primary School
  • Rose D'Souza-Rauta Hillcross Primary School
  • Despo Doel Joseph Hood Primary School
  • Jelena Stojanovic Raynes Park School
  • Claudine Hughes Ursuline High School

Please find the below training matters and supported documents for your reference. If interested please follow the booking process as mentioned in the below documents.