The session was delivered with such confidence and engagement that the pupils were fully engaged from the get go. The content was age appropriate and on task for what was outlined.
Reach Academy Feltham
We’ve always been responsive to school’s needs. This has often meant taking on subjects and tackling topics that, no matter how difficult, we know are best explored through the creative arts. And we know that finding the right time to have tricky conversations with young people can be hard. But that’s our expertise . So we’ve been delighted to create a range of powerful workshops that helps Primary UKS2 pupils, and Secondary KS3 pupils, explore how to identify and prevent discriminatory and controlling language and behaviour.
During the KS2 Stand Up Speak Out workshop, pupils participate in a range of carefully curated creative activities which will support them to confidently recognise harmful or controlling behaviour and call out sexism and inequality within their peer groups. Pupils will consider a range of scenarios to introduce the principles of the active bystander approach and activities will consolidate their understanding of key terminology and how to seek further help and advice.
KS3 pupils will participate in The BIG Debate, a unique learning experience that actively engages KS3 students in important PSHCE topics. By posing questions and introducing them to the concept of debating, young people will explore experiences, opinions and factual evidence to inform arguments. Placing a strong emphasis on citizenships, pupils will be supported to sensitively consider evidence that they have seen and heard presented via real life interviews, prerecorded footage and/or statistics.
The workshop helps pupils explore the difference between positive, respectful relationships and behaviours that may be controlling, coercive, bullying or discriminatory. It introduces key themes including consent, boundaries, peer influence, online behaviour, misogyny, sexism, prejudice and the role of active bystanders.
Pupils will be encouraged to think critically about how attitudes and behaviour can be influenced by social media, online content and peer groups. They will consider how to challenge harmful ideas respectfully, support inclusive school communities, and know where to seek help for themselves or others.
To discuss how we can work with your school, please get in touch!