Learning Pathways: Mental Health

BASW's Mental Health Learning Pathways support practitioners to build confidence, deepen understanding, and strengthen their ability to respond effectively to the complexities of people’s lives. Each pathway offers clear, structured training that develops core skills in areas such as trauma‑informed practice, emotional wellbeing, crisis response, and reflective decision‑making. Whether someone is new to the field or progressing into more specialist roles, these courses provide a supportive route to grow professionally, enhance practice, and deliver compassionate, informed care.

Learning Pathway Mental Capacity & BIA

12.11.26 Deprivation of Liberty and Children & Young People Training

A 3 hour training session delivered by Robert Keniwell a registered Social Worker who has worked across Yorkshire and Humber for the last 15 years in a variety of roles.

This session will explore deprivation of liberty, including the definition as changed by the recent Supreme Court ruling set down in June 2026. This will explore how a deprivation of liberty may occur for children and young people in different contexts and settings, including those under 16 and those aged 16 and 17. It will explore the link between the Mental Capacity Act and Children Acts alongside possible legal routes to authorise a deprivation of liberty.

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Learning Pathway - AMHP, General

07.10.26 Children and Young People and The Mental Health Act

A 1 hour training session delivered by Christina Cheney - qualified social worker, AMHP and BIA.

This session explores the application of the Mental Health Act (MHA) to children and young people. It will provide an overview of The Act in relation to children and young people and any age related criteria.

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