Training and Events

The Thrive training and events programme is available to all professionals who work with children, young people, and families.

The programme is designed to enable professionals to support children, young people, and families with their emotional health and wellbeing.

On this page, you will find information about upcoming training and events and relevant joining instructions.

 

Training 2025-2026

All of our training programmes are funded by Thrive Hull but free to attendees. Please ensure you cancel your place if you are unable to attend so that others are able to benefit from the training.

  • Pre-requisite to becoming an ARC Champion.

    This two-day training course for all staff who have direct or regular contact with Children and Young People who may be affected by trauma.

    This level of training will support those working on a daily basis with Children and Young People.

    This training is delivered by national trainer Kati Taunt and offers the opportunity for those attending to become ARC Champions within their own service areas.

    Dates:

    29th and 30th April 2026 - 9.00 - 16.00 at Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ

    Two Day ARC Training (Pre-Requisite to becoming an ARC Champion) Tickets, Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

    8th and 9th July 2026 - 9.00 - 16.00 at Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ

    Two Day ARC Training (Pre-Requisite to becoming an ARC Champion) Tickets, Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

  • A more in depth training session for all staff who have direct or regular contact with Children and Young People who may be affected by trauma.

    This level of training will support those working on a daily basis with Children and Young People.

    Dates:

    9th April 2026 - 9.00- 16.00 at Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward St, Hull, HU1 3SQ.

    Full Day ARC Training – Hull Tickets, Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

    2nd July 2026 - 9.00- 16.00 at Larkin Room, Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward St, Hull, HU1 3SQ.

    Full Day ARC Training – Hull Tickets, Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

    30th September 2026 - 9.00- 16.00 at Larkin Room, Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward St, Hull, HU1 3SQ.

    Full Day ARC Training – Hull Tickets, Wed, Sep 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

  • Two half day training sessions aimed at Senior Leaders from our Stakeholder and Partnership Organisations across the 6 places of the Humber and North Yorkshire region who can really affect organisational change.

    Once Leaders have attended the ARC training, we hope that this will give them a greater understanding of the ARC Framework, to enable them to support their staff in implementing a Trauma Informed approach and some of them becoming ARC Champions.

    Dates:

    29/04/2026 & 30/04/2026 Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward Street,
    Hull, HU1 3SQ

    Senior Leadership Training (Half Day - Session 1) Tickets, Fri, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

    Senior Leadership Training (Half Day – Session 2) Tickets, Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Events 2025-26

Below you will find information about upcoming events and meetings led by the Thrive Partnership. All enquiries can be made via the Thrive email address.

  • The network meetings are a city-wide event that takes place every academic term. All Senior Mental Health Leads for education settings are invited to network, share best practice, and learn about effective ways to embed Relational Whole School Approaches to Emotional Health and Wellbeing in education settings.

    Date: 23rd March 2026 (online)

    email - thrivehull@hullcc.gov.uk

    Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37104766093314?p=JdRJZv3r7rD2wOLYRc

Mental Health Training Videos

Understanding Identity

In this video, you will learn about the importance of people’s identity and top 10 tips to support young people.

Produced by Step Out Project.


What is Neurodiversity?

In this video, you will learn what is meant by the term ‘Neurodiversity.’

Produced by Kids Hear Me Out, Kids Loudmouths, and Matthews Hub.

Anxiety & Trauma

In this video, you will learn how to look out for signs and symptoms of anxiety and trauma.

Produced by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind, incorporating lived experience of HEY Mind young people’s Ambassadors and signposting to resources provided through Thrive and Hull City Services - Educational Psychology.


Supporting your own Mental Health and Wellbeing

In this video, you will learn how to support your own mental health and wellbeing, with proactive tips on managing anxiety and stress.

Produced by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Training Videos

Conversations around Mental Health

In this video, you will learn how to have a conversation with a child or young person around their mental health.

Produced by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind, incorporating lived experience of the importance of early conversations with the HEY Mind young people’s Ambassadors.


Introduction to Mindfulness

In this video, you will learn how to use mindfulness as a useful coping strategy for children and young people.

Produced by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Understanding Behaviour

In this video, you will learn how to begin to understand behaviour, understand where it might come from, and how to respond positively.

Produced by Humber Teaching Foundation Trust.


Supporting Family Wellbeing

In this video, you will begin to understand the 5 ways to wellbeing and advice on sleep, eating, and routine.

Produced by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.



Normalising Anxiety

In this video, you will learn about ways in which you can have conversations about anxiety in the context of the pandemic.

Produced by Hull and East Yorkshire Mind.