Mental health hub

The Children’s Hospital School has established hubs for senior mental health leads (SMHLs) in schools. These are supportive networks specifically for those designated as SMHL in their school. The costs of running the hub will be met by the Children’s Hospital School charitable trust.

The hubs will continue to develop over time with the aim to provide the following:

  • A supportive network for mental health leads in schools
  • Opportunities to share best practice
  • Further training and development opportunities
  • Forum to discuss live issues and case studies

Leicester City Hub
All meetings are at Willow Bank School from 1.45 to 3.15pm. The dates for 2025-26 are as follows:

  • Tuesday 9th October 2025
  • Thursday 20th November 2025
  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 (joint meeting with County Hub)
  • Thursday 24th March 2026
  • Tuesday 18th June 2026

Leicestershire Hub
Meetings are located at either Willow Bank School (Leicester) or Phoenix Learning Centre (Hinckley) from 1.45 – 3.15pm. The dates / venues for 2025-26 are as follows:

  • Thursday 7th October 2025 (Phoenix – Hinckley)
  • Tuesday 25th November 2025 (TBC)
  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 (Joint meeting at Willow Bank with City Hub)
  • Thursday 26th March 2026 (Phoenix – Hinckley)
  • Tuesday 16th June 2026 (TBC)

If you haven’t yet joined one of our hubs and are interested please email us and someone will be in contact

training@childrenshospitalschool.leicester.sch.uk