The Action Plan has seven key principles which our research has shown helps to reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health problems. The guide provides case studies and helpful examples of the type of activities that we know can work. Once an action plan action has been finalised we will send the employer a pledge board that a senior leader can sign in front of their employees to mark their commitment to improving attitudes and behaviour towards mental health in the workplace. How will local Hub members benefit from signing the Pledge? In addition to the above benefits (7.b) for your organisation and your employees, signing the Employer Pledge enables you to promote the Time to Change Employer Pledge to employers that the Hub partners work with. Hubs can offer the Employer Pledge free of charge, which you can then use to lever additional investment from your employers e.g.: room space for meetings, printing materials, training, consultancy, etc. What will the employer receive? Signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge is free and we offer dedicated support throughout the process. We will continue to work with and support the employer for one year after the pledge has been signed. This includes coaching on the action plan, introductions to other employers and free masterclasses where organisations can learn from peers on how they have achieved success. If an employer’s action plan is not approved can they still sign the Employer Pledge? The Employer Pledge process is designed to be supportive and we do not ‘reject’ plans. Once an employer has submitted their plan, we will get back to them within four weeks. If, after using our action plan guide, an organisation develops and submits a plan that does not clearly demonstrate how they will challenge mental health stigma and discrimination we will provide constructive feedback as to how they might improve it. They are then given two weeks to update their action plan and resubmit this for approval. We will continue to support and provide feedback until we can see that the plan will change the way employees think and act about mental health in the workplace. Where should I direct an employer who is interested in the Employer Pledge? All the information an employer needs can be found on the Time to Change website at .
How do I create a headteacher or schools network? At Time to Change we are supporting local areas to create sustainable models for improving the mental health provision within their schools. We are doing this by linking in with existing school networks and supporting areas to create their own mental health networks. Whether you are already working directly with your local association of head teachers, via an existing teaching school alliance, or are keen to set up your own network the team will be happy to support you. We want schools and youth sector organisation to work together to share information, support and knowledge on what works and what is available locally. For more information, visit What training is available for schools and youth sector organisations? We will be running train the trainer sessions for schools and youth sector organisations in funded hub areas. This training will provide delegates with information on Time to Change, explore the impact of stigma and discrimination on young people and will give you practical ideas and support to run activities with the young people you work with. The session is delivered as a train the trainer model to enable attendees to be able to similarly train up colleagues or young people after attending the session. We also offer leadership and campaign training for young people looking to run Time to Change campaign activities in their school or youth group. For more information on the training courses available, please contact Ione or 020 7840 3025. How do I get the latest information, news and resources from the Time to Change CYP team? You can sign up to our e-newsletter for the latest resources and information from the Time to Change Children and Young People’s team here: Join our school leaders’ mailing list at: Or view our school leaders’ resource page: How do I get in touch with the Children and Young People’s team? For more information or to talk about taking work forward in your local area please contact Ione Acceto-Hill on or on 020 7840 3025