This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for young people aged 11+ to use on their own or as a whole class creative project. It’s a guided resource designed to give students a creative outlet to help make sense of all the change and uncertainly in their lives. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world. The TC Journal is easy to use and there are no wrong answers. This is your students’ space to push their imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. This is purposely repetitive and is designed to encourage ritual and routine when using writing, art or any form of creative response as a means of self-reflection and a mindful activity.

An exploration of anxiety through the use of a short radio play. This first lesson is free and can be taught in isolation. The entire scheme of work is available to purchase. In this lesson students will listen to a 2 and a half minute scene where Ella and her boyfriend, Harry, discuss plans for the school prom. Students will consider what aspects of Ella’s life are making her feel anxious and what support she could seek. They will also consider Harry’s response to her anxiety and discuss how his wellbeing could also be considered. Objectives: To understand how pressures can contribute to anxiety To be able to explain symptoms of anxiety To explore ways to manage anxiety for self and others This resource includes the first scene of the radio play in audio and written format, a ppt lesson and supporting worksheets. Suitable for both Drama lessons and PSHE.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This resource contains access to the digital play and the first two PSHE lessons that explore the play Birds & Bees by Charlie Josphine. Slide 2 of the ppt has more information on how to access the digital recording of the play, along with the rest of the resources. Free to all state schools in the UK until July 2021. Birds and Bees  is a brand-new show by award-winning writer Charlie Josephine, tailor-made and filmed for secondary school students. Developed with, and for, Year 10 and Year 11 students, it will help teachers address complex topics such as consent, sex positivity, online safety and intersectionality. What teachers are saying: *“Invaluable resource with great planning for lessons pre and post. Effective resource for GCSE play review question because we can access the performance all year to review in class. The play itself is great to raise important discussions around SRE in schools. I think it was really effective for my pupils to understand / see a non-binary character who they could relate to or be educated on. I use Theatre Centre every year and they do not disappoint!” "I thought that it was very accessible, relatable to our young people and addressed topics that are both current and prevalent. " “The kids will love it! So current and with such an important message.” *

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This resource contains access to the digital play and the first two drama lessons that explore the play Birds & Bees by Charlie Josphine. Slide 2 of the ppt has more information on how to access the digital recording of the play, along with the rest of the resources. Free to all state schools in the UK until July 2021. Birds and Bees  is a brand-new show by award-winning writer Charlie Josephine, tailor-made and filmed for secondary school students. Developed with, and for, Year 10 and Year 11 students, it will help teachers address complex topics such as consent, sex positivity, online safety and intersectionality. What teachers are saying: *“Invaluable resource with great planning for lessons pre and post. Effective resource for GCSE play review question because we can access the performance all year to review in class. The play itself is great to raise important discussions around SRE in schools. I think it was really effective for my pupils to understand / see a non-binary character who they could relate to or be educated on. I use Theatre Centre every year and they do not disappoint!” "I thought that it was very accessible, relatable to our young people and addressed topics that are both current and prevalent. " “The kids will love it! So current and with such an important message.” *

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 13 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explores the theme of change, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

A lesson plan on bravery which explores resilience and asks students to consider what being brave is and how our ‘inner voice’ can impact on how we feel about ourselves. Learning Objective: To understand the struggle between fear and bravery. To be able to present this dramatically through characterisation. The lesson is based around a short radio play, Perfect Pressure, which is available in our store. However, although the lesson refers to a character from the play, it can be taught easily without students being required to listen to the play as the context is explained using a third person scenario.

Scheme of work is designed to spark conversation and develop understanding around Mental Health; focus is stress, anxiety and panic attacks. The unit explores the story, Ella, introduced by listening to a short radio play during lessons, Ella is 16 years old and is facing a myriad of pressures. The lessons unpack Ella’s thought processes and encourage students to think of ways to help Ella. Strategies for managing a panic attacks are addressed and also how to seek out support networks. As a Theatre Company for young people, we specialise in using realistic third-person scenarios to open up safe discussions about difficult subjects. Each ‘Switched On’ scheme of work is centered around a professional radio play. Perfect Pressure is by award winning writer, activitst and performer Sarah Woods. Sarah’s work has been produced by many UK companies including Theatre Centre, Soho Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, the RSC, BBC TV and radio, regional theatres and touring companies. A number of her plays are published by Oberon Books. Switched On is everything you need to teach varied and engaging PSHE lessons at KS3 and KS4 with minimal prep. Also suitable for Drama departments and the clear guidance makes it very approriate for cover lessons. Mental Health - Perfect Pressure. Students will be learning: Wellbeing strand The characteristics of emotional and mental health and the causes, symptoms and treatments of some mental and emotional health disorders (including stress, anxiety and depression) Strategies for managing mental health including stress, anxiety and depression; a broader range of strategies for promoting their own emotional wellbeing

What are Switched On toolkits? Teaching resources for engaging PSHE lessons at KS3 and KS4. This specific scheme of work is most suitable for Year 9. We have had feedback that it has also been used successfully with KS4. In your Switched On Toolkit you will find: Short professional radio play 4 hours of lesson plans Student work booklet to help guide the learning Powerpoint Guidelines for creating a safe space for teaching consent As a Theatre Company for young people, we specialise in using realistic third-person scenarios to open up safe discussions about difficult subjects. Each scheme of work is centered around a professional radio play. This toolkit contains teaching resources for RSE (Consent). The unit of work begins by allowing the class to listen to a short radio play about consent. The play is a modern piece written by contemporary writer, Nessah Muthy. This play was specifically written for use in the PSHE classroom. The characters are fictional, and yet the situations explored are very realistic and relatable for a young audience. Viral, by Nessah Muthy, sparks conversation and develops understanding around consent for Year 9+. In the audio play, the protagonist, Paige, is 15 years old and is experiencing conflicting feelings around intimacy within her new relationship. A preview of the play is available on Theatre Centre website on the listed product page. This scheme of work covers the following aims: • Relationships Strand • To establish clear personal boundaries around those aspects of their lives they wish to be private, shared only with specific people, and made public. To understand their right to privacy • Understand that consent is freely given and that being pressurised, manipulated or coerced to agree to something is not consent; that the seeker of consent is responsible for ensuring that consent has been given and if consent is not given or is withdrawn, that decision should always be respected • Understand the law in relation to consent (including the legal age of consent for sexual activity, the legal definition of consent and the responsibility in law for the seeker of consent to ensure that consent has been given) • Understand the importance of seeking the consent of another person and how to be sure that consent has been given; how to assertively withhold or withdraw consent