The Mental Health in Education Conference 2027

Sarah Henry Safeguarding Presents

The Mental Health in Education Conference 2027

This years theme is ‘Hope’

#Come as you Are …. Because You are Enough

Thursday 22nd April 2027

09.00 - 16.30

At Denroyd Farm:

Upper Denby Huddersfield Yorkshire HD8 8TZ

This is a not-for-profit event with all proceeds going to charity.

Mental Health First Aiders will be onsite all day for support for delegates.

Info: Hope, Mental Heath and Neurodiversity
Sarah Henry and Special Guest Mick Lambert: Neurodiversity Lead for Yorkshire & The Humber: Health in Justice (non-custodial services) Clinical Lead Nurse for The Practice Plus Group. With a nursing career spanning over 25 years, Mick brings a wealth of expertise to supporting others having worked in a wide variety of settings as a learning disability nurse.

Hope and ADHD - Anything is possible - a story of late diagnosis and its impact by Sarah Henry. Neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health illness can be closely connected. This careful exploration will look at the support available to manage and strategies to cope.

Info: Nature holds many answers to good health and wellbeing. Nature understands our need to rest and sleep and we can learn from this. Growth can only come during and after rest. This interactive session will take us into the immersive natural surroundings of the stunning countryside at Denroyd Farm; exploring techniques such as grounding and connecting with the inner wisdom of the trees! bare feet optional!

Info: Luke Ambler the Co Founder and Chair of Trustees of Andys Man Club & Ambler Training Group bringing hope to the stage in a live Q&A with Sarah Henry. Pride of Britain winner 2026 Luke Ambler will take to the stage for an exclusive glimpse into what gives him and his teams Hope and how to cultivate Hope in your own life,

Info: We are delighted to be joined by Joanna Johnson for a second year at conference; who is the training manager at the national charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention. "We empower people to help save lives from suicide through educating, connecting and campaigning nationally"

Info: Hope through Music: Henry Bateman Music therapist and John Gillard Vice Principal Wellspring Academy Trust.

Info: Vanessa Sokal: Senior Mental Health Lead from St Johns School in Leatherhead,Surrey. Co-regulation is something we all engage in, yet its importance in supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing is often misunderstood or overlooked. In this session, we’ll explore the psychology of co-regulation, why it matters, and how schools and other organisations can strengthen their capacity to provide emotionally supportive environments. We’ll consider how everyday interactions and relationships can help young people develop emotional literacy, build resilience and foster a sense of hope for the future.

Info: Creating Hope Through Everyday Interactions
Hope is this year's conference theme. But where does hope come from in schools, organisations and communities?
In a world of increasing pressure, uncertainty and change, hope is rarely created by accident. It grows through everyday interactions, leadership behaviours and organisational culture.

In this engaging and thought-provoking keynote, Ali explores why kindness may be one of the most overlooked drivers of hope.

Challenging the myth that kindness is soft or incompatible with high standards, Ali reveals how kindness can strengthen trust, encourage accountability, and create environments where people and performance can flourish.

Hope + Kindness can lead to:
• Greater trust and stronger relationships
• A deeper sense of belonging and connection
• Courage to have honest conversations
• Improved wellbeing and resilience
• Higher levels of engagement and collaboration
• A renewed belief in what is possible

Info: Presented by James Parkes of JP Consulting; a freelance Consultant, supporting charities, councils and foundations across suicide prevention and safeguarding. (Formally of Papyrus)

Info: Led by Laura Buzzing , a senior lecturer in counselling psychology.

For her professional doctorate in counselling psychology, Lauras doctoral thesis explored how secondary school staff conceptualise their own mental health, and how these internal frameworks directly impact their responses to pupils presenting with distress.
Laura will share this fresh and groundbreaking new research with you!

Info: An optional end to the day! - dance it out with some old school house classics.

Info: The Whole School Approach to Mental Health practice sharing session will be form a key part of the day at thought stations around the room:
8 thought stations: 8 principles: Your ideas: Your good practice: 1 vision: 1 Hope: Better mental health for the whole school community.

Event venue & nearby stays

Denroyd Farm Events, Denby Lane, Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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