Anti Bully & Personal Safety for Teenagers
The safety and support of our children is of the utmost importance to us. Most children have to deal with bullies at some stage in their life. We help children to avoid being victims and to be able to protect themselves.
We are pleased to offer taster sessions to schools and other organisations - this includes talking about knives and the most powerful alternative weapon that we all carry around with us all the time - and how to use it effectively.
We have provided such free introductory sessions to schools, academies, scout groups, colleges, universities and excluded children. Click here for some comments - see page2.
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Young Adults and Teenagers
We work with ordinary, happy children of all ages as well as youngsters whose behaviour can be threatening and challenging or children whose confidence is lacking for whatever reason. We don't give up on any of the children that we see, who we help fulfil their own unique potential.
The Teenager courses cover the transition from childhood to adulthood - and we tailor to suit the group - it will include peer pressure of all kinds, bravado, "hanging around", and if appropriate will also deal with intimidation that involves sexual bullying, cyber bullying, drugs and violence.
We create real-play scenarios and put the kids under pressure with situations that they will find very challenging. Their ability to talk their way out of a dangerous or uncomfortable situation is considerably enhanced. We also teach last resort physical techniques to protect themselves long enough to get away.
We can provide seminars and courses in English, German and French - plus other languages by arrangement.
MAX has started working on the foreign languages project "Having FUN! and Staying Safe" which is a revolutionary approach to language learning which will be made available to all schools in the future, so that they can integrate this effective and exciting experiential language learning (for all abilities) with their school, college or academy's requirment for an effective Safeguarding Policy - with integration into the National Curriculum for PSHE, SEAL and Every Child Matters. Brief notes on the "Having FUN! and Staying Safe" Project Guide, supported by the Links into Languages "Linked Up" Scheme.
We can come to your school/village hall/sports centre/local hotel. Contact us.
The Young Adults Assertiveness course specifically focuses on:
- Anti-bullying
- Assertiveness
- Avoiding Drugs, Knives and Sexual Bullying
- Basic self defence
Useful research publications from the Department for Education:
http://www.education.gov.uk/research/programmeofresearch/index.cfm?type=5C