Suicide First Aid · global delivery enquiries
SFA: Children & Young People Lite
A shorter introduction to suicide first aid for people supporting children and young people, connecting initial support with safeguarding awareness.
- Private groups
- UK · Australia · International
The right fit
Who this programme is for
People working in education or supporting children and young people who want an introductory session rather than the full one-day USI programme, including teachers, teaching assistants, school wellbeing staff, youth workers and family supporters. The audience name describes the people being supported, not an invitation for children to attend. We discuss participant suitability and safeguarding before booking.
For international groups, we agree language, time zones, cultural context and support pathways before delivery. Availability and award arrangements are confirmed for the country and cohort, not assumed to be identical worldwide.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills you can use
- Understand factors that may contribute to thoughts of suicide in children and young people
- Recognise possible indicators and start a sensitive, age-appropriate conversation
- Explore options and connect the young person with appropriate support and safeguarding pathways
- Understand the introductory three-step Suicide-Safety Guide
- Recognise first-aid boundaries and the importance of self-care
Course content
What we explore together
- School pressures, wellbeing and the context of young people’s mental health
- Attitudes, stigma, thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviour
- Recognising and asking about suicide
- An introduction to exploring options and helping the young person cope
- Safeguarding responsibilities, support pathways and care for the supporter
Practical learning
Format, participation and care
Length and delivery
One session, 9:00 am–1:30 pm, with IAP; the official provider describes Lite as a half-day programme.
IAP confirms the available format, safeguarding context, local support pathways and scheduling with your group; delivery hours are not assumed for specialised variants.
A supported learning space
Tutor-led presentations, case studies, discussion and practice help you work through the first-aid approach. The programme includes audio-visual teaching material.
IAP does not require personal disclosure. You can ask for a break or discuss an adjustment before taking part. The content addresses suicide directly; if it feels too close to home at the moment, talk to us about suitability and timing.
Training supports a first-aid response. It is not therapy, clinical risk assessment or a replacement for safeguarding and emergency services.
Awards · International
Attendance, assessment and qualifications
Everyone who completes the course receives a certificate of attendance. This shorter Lite course is an introduction and does not include a qualification route.
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