Member Handbook and QA Framework May 2026

Assessment framework Instructor Member role

Assessment framework for prospective Instructor Members applying to attend an MHFA England Instructor Training Programme.

Criteria

Not met

Completion of relevant MHFA England Mental Health First Aid course

Has not provided an in-date Mental Health First Aid or MHFA Refresher course completion certificate

Demonstrates no knowledge of and/or expresses views contrary to MHFA England’s vision, purpose and values, and does not demonstrate how they will contribute Uses negative/unsupportive language and/or demonstrates negative attitude towards poor mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions

Knowledge and understanding of MHFA England’s vision and purpose and how they will support this as an Instructor Member

Positive attitude towards people with poor mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions

Knowledge and understanding of poor mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions

Does not demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of poor mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions

Demonstrates very little/no knowledge, proactive consideration/action or understanding of how to celebrate, support and respect the diversity of learners and colleagues

Celebrates diversity, and proactively supports equity and inclusion for learners and colleagues

Does not demonstrate ability or experience of dealing with challenging situations and/or Responds using negative language/ behaviour

Resilience and ability to deal with challenging and complex situations

Does not hold relevant training qualification or demonstrate relevant experience of effectively facilitating learning/delivering training to groups of learners

Relevant experience of facilitating learning, training, presenting, or teaching effectively

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