Understanding and Interpreting the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
1 day (9am to 3.30pm)
£250 + VAT | €300 | £99 + VAT (with Membership)
Our one-day course trains schools in how to utilise the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire – an available tool for assessing children’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
This course provides a baseline for supporting professionals in understanding what the numbers behind the SDQ actually mean and how to interpret which interventions are likely to have the greatest impact.
We often spend time and resources carrying out surveys, without really allowing ourselves time to reflect on what the results mean. During this interactive training session, participants discuss current procedures in their settings and reflect on how and why the SDQ can help them respond to children’s needs. Participants will explore using suggested strategies, resources and interventions as part of 1:1, group and whole school approaches.
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Prerequisites
This training is designed for SMHLs or anyone responsible for assessing mental health and wellbeing of children in their setting.
Training Objectives:
- Confidently use the SDQ to assess, interpret, and plan support for children and young people at individual, group, and whole school levels.
- Understand trauma-informed and relational approaches and how they underpin effective use of the SDQ.
- Reflect on the impact of trauma and ACEs on child development, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Recognise the school’s role and responsibilities in promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing.
- Use SDQ results to inform personalised interventions, strategies, and action plans with measurable outcomes.
Special requirements
- A stable internet connection with a PC, laptop or tablet that has an active camera. The Drawing and Talking team must be able to see you at all times.
- We recommend using a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet with a large enough screen to comfortably see the presentation and follow media materials.
- If a mobile/tablet device is used make sure to have the Zoom application installed.
- Please note for this course you must have a stable internet connection with a PC, laptop that has an active camera. D&T must be able to see you at all times.

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