Suicide First Aid · global delivery enquiries
SFA: USI Children & Young People
The full USI programme for people supporting children and young people, connecting suicide first aid with safeguarding and age-appropriate support.
- Private groups
- UK · Australia · International
The right fit
Who this programme is for
People working in education or supporting children and young people, including teachers, teaching assistants, school wellbeing staff, healthcare professionals, youth workers, social 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
- Recognise possible signs that a young person is thinking about suicide
- Ask directly and listen in a sensitive, age-appropriate way
- Use the Suicide-Safety Guide’s three-step first-aid approach
- Connect the young person with appropriate support and safeguarding pathways
- Understand confidentiality, consent, ethical responsibilities and self-care
Course content
What we explore together
- School pressures, wellbeing and adolescent brain development
- Stigma, attitudes, thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviour
- Prevention, intervention, postvention and partnership working
- Recognising and asking; listening and exploring options; helping the young person cope
- Safeguarding responsibilities, referral pathways and care for the supporter
Practical learning
Format, participation and care
Length and delivery
One-day USI programme. Where the standard USI format is offered: one full day in person, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, or two half-day online sessions of 9:00 am–1:00 pm on separate days.
The official programme describes online delivery. 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 successfully completes the course receives a certificate of completion. If you’d like to take your learning further, you can choose to complete an additional assessment or assignment (for an additional fee) to work towards a Level 4 qualification, where available.
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