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Programmes
Anti-Bullying-&-Self-Assertion
Techniques
Anti- bullying programmes are aimed at Key Stages 2 – 4 and are appropriately differentiated within these stages.
The programme lengths vary from 3 sessions to 6 sessions for each class/group of 10 – 34 young people. Our programmes help young people and their teachers learn about and deal with bullying.
What does the programme cover?
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team building exercises
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confidence building and assertiveness skills
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drama, role-plays and scenarios
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using real life experiences, problem – solving
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Techniques includes: fogging; broken c.d; forum theatre; circle time
All programmes include 2 facilitators on site.
How do we work?
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Preliminary meeting with school to tailor programme
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Through demonstration, exploration, support
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We draw on kid’s issues and resources
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We break habitual boundaries & barriers
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We explore patterns and behaviours that lead to bullying and being a victim
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We use evidence-based practice, and we follow through sensitive areas
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We offer safety and containment for a group to form – a space safe enough to discuss issues to work through
Facilitators are highly professional and are drawn from a wide range of
expertise including:
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Teachers
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Drama and play therapists
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PSHE experts
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Assertiveness self-esteem trainers
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Life Coach experts
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Conflict resolution professionals
Life Skills Education believes that bullying in children is extremely destructive, both in its immediate and its longterm effects, and that we must take positive steps to eradicate it in our schools and institutions. We want young people to learn successful strategies against bullying and be encouraged to tell and see that telling works.
What is bullying?
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Name calling, nasty teasing, threatening, making fun
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Spreading rumours, being horrible about people behind their backs
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Punching, kicking, pushing
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Stealing or damaging other peoples stuff
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Ignoring people, leaving them out of games or things you do to make them feel bad
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Deliberate. Bullying hurts. Bullying is often about feeling powerful through making someone else feel scared or bad about themselves
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Carried out over a period of time – it’s a constant ‘drip, drip’ effect
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Hurtful, painful, dangerous and damaging
There are always consequences for the victim and the bully. Victims for example may lose confidence and be unable to concentrate, whilst bullies may learn that using aggression/violence is a good way of getting what you want or suffer as their problems are untreated.
What professionals say about Life Skills Education?
“The class enjoyed the sessions on bullying very much. The style of delivery was excellent. Marina and Soraya had great rapport with the children – just right in how they handled the class and the pace of activities were excellent. Thank you – very useful. I learnt a lot too!”
Jenny Day Year 6 Teacher
“ The children got to think about different scenarios, feelings and emotions and how to stand up to bullies. Very useful and enjoyable. Thank you”
Carla Patel Year 3 Teacher
“ I learnt to stand up to a bully and say NO!” Year 6
“ I most enjoyed the acting and fogging also when we kept on breaking a record by repeating ourselves”
“ I learnt how to stand up for myself and to feel confident in myself”
“ I learnt how to look confident.”
“ The main usefulness was when we learned about being assertive.”
“ I enjoyed the drama.”
“ I liked trying things out.”
“It was interesting and fun.”
What can we offer?
Experiential Teacher Training
Day workshop/ Inset Day |
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COST:
£ 500 + 12%
Includes: 2 Facilitators
9am – 3pm |
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Introduction to
Bullying
(One Morning)
KS 2 - 3 |
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COST:
£ 400 + 12%
Includes: 2 Facilitators
9am – 1pm (Flexible) |
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Training for Young People
(Three mornings/class)
KS 2 - 3 |
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COST:
£ 320/morning
(Total: £960 + 12%)
Includes: 2 Facilitators
Tailored Programme
9am – 1pm |
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