The intervention - is divided up into 7 sessions, covering different aspects of the programme. The student pack - contains between 19 - 24 worksheets The facilitator pack - accompanies the student pack contains roughly 35 - 40 pages AIMS OF THE INTERVENTION This intervention programme looks at the complicated nature of a young person’s friendship circles and interactions; especially those which result in anger and hurting of others. It considers teasing versus bullying and the victim in the situation; designed to show that certain words and actions can be misinterpreted and can sometimes lead to someone being upset. This programme could be used for possible ‘victims’ and prospective ‘bullies’; both of whom may not see themselves as such. However, it would be perfect for year 6 prefects as it provides a good grounding for their ‘jobs’ looking after their younger school mates. It concludes with an anti bullying workshop which could potentially be used as a standalone programme. FACILITATOR NOTES This intervention is an anti bullying programme; but I have always felt that an anti bullying programme needs to include both victims and perpetrators of bullying. This is due to the fact that the definitions and perceptions of what bullying and teasing are, are often unclear and will vary between students. Schools are under huge pressure to stamp out bullying within schools and to do this; students and staff need to be educated about how to spot victims and how to deal with bullies. This programme covers various topics all centered around bullying and its effects. BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE INTERVENTION SESSIONS What labels do I have? Looking at what makes the students tick; what is their starting point for this programme? How do I interact with others? Are the students able to work well with some of their peers, do they struggle to show empathy to other students? Teasing V bullying. Do the students realise the impact their behaviour has on others? Do they aim to tease but sometimes push the limits? How does bullying happen? Bullying scenarios; how are people affected by it; victim, perpetrator, parents, teachers etc Also we look at Cyberbullying and its rise. Feelings How are feelings affected by good and bad comments? This considers the impact of words. Anti bullying Bringing together what they have learned and looking at how to change attitudes and inform others. Follow up Looking at how they students have progressed.

The intervention - is divided up into 7 sessions, covering different aspects of the programme. The student pack - contains between 19 - 24 worksheets which enable the student to develop skills, log their thoughts and feelings and to form the basis of the discussions. The facilitator pack - accompanies the student pack contains roughly 35 - 40 pages which support the worksheets, suggesting what to discuss, which issues to cover and how to encourage good debate. AIMS OF INTERVENTION This course is aimed at establishing a ‘relationship’ with a difficult student; looking at who and what they trust and why they make the decisions which get them into trouble. It differs from other ‘About me’ interventions as its main focus is on poor behavior, difficult relationships, poor decisions and choices of the student. FACILITATOR NOTES This course digs quite deep into the student’s life and who is in it; you would benefit from looking at their files and seeing who lives with them and any difficult events which they have had to endure. Prepare yourself for possible student out bursts or eruptions of emotion whilst they go through the process. REFERRAL CRITERIA Swearing at staff Persistent refusal to follow instructions Any level of verbal/physical abuse Violent outbursts BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE INTERVENTION SESSIONS 1. Getting to know me – how the student views themselves, school and those around them. 2.Who do I need? – This session focuses upon who is important in their lives, good and bad! 3.Who am I? – This session is regarding what aspects of the student’s personality, affects their actions and attitude towards anger. 4.Red mist – This session is recognising that anger is often at the heart of poor behaviour, so how does anger affect them? 5.Stuck in the middle – This session deals with looking at behaviours from a different perspective. 6.Look at all that I have – This session is all about looking at what they can change and to plan for issues and deal with them, when they come up. 7.Ongoing support – looking to the future using the lessons learned.

This resource is great for addressing poor behaviour in any lesson. Discussing 'bad' class rules and then discussing why means that students are more likely to take ownership of the new rules. It promote healthy discussion and reasoning skills.

This worksheet is designed to test wether children are paying attention, are they reading the instructions properly. This is a fun task but the message is serious; students not reading questions properly and not answering what was asked is a significant issue affecting test results. It is a fun starter or ending task suitable for any classroom based lesson.

This is a detailed guidance sheet for any practitioners conducting small group work. It describes each stage of the planning process; it is useful to have a check list so that you don't miss any stage out. It is basically an information sheet providing information.