The intervention - is divided up into 12 sessions, covering different aspects of the programme. The student pack - contains 12 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 24 - 40 pages which support the worksheets, suggesting what to discuss, which issues to cover and how to encourage good debate. AIMS OF INTERVENTION This intervention programme is aimed at tackling poor attendance; carrying out the attendance groups during form time, to be able to monitor their attendance weekly. The sessions enable short bursts of relevant discussion that hold their interest and alter their view point, with no more lessons missed. The ultimate aim is to improve each student’s attendance. FACILITATOR NOTES For these sessions you will need access to the student’s attendance records and to familiarize yourself with the school’s attendance policy and liaise with the attendance officer to identify students and any possible issues to be aware of. REFERRAL CRITERIA Attendance below 85% Persistently late for school Persistently late for lessons *Check with attendance officer if there are any exclusions, due to an ongoing medical issues. BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE INTERVENTION SESSIONS 1.Expectations and rules – general overview of the course and its aims. 2.Views on attendance – how the students see attendance in general. 3.School in general – are there wider issues affecting their attendance at school. 4.Patterns of absence – to see if there are any ‘patterns’ to their absence. 5.% absence and figures – how days off stack up and affect their attendance percentage. 6.Mid way review/celebration – A review of student’s progress and achievements thus far. 7.How ill am? What is the aim? – encouraging the student to come in if they are just a bit ‘ill’. 8.Lates, how do they affect jobs? – looking at how this impacts their future? 9.Jobs etc – continuing the theme from last week’s session. 10. Attitudes questionnaire – has their attitude improved since they have been in the group? 11.Views on – looking at truancy and the dangers it involves. 12. Celebration/graduation – success from the group and choices for the future.

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 it’s main focus is on poor behavior, difficult relationships, poor decisions and choices of the student. This file is for students who get into trouble on a regular basis and they need to be redirected onto a more positive path. 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.

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 intervention programme centres around body image, negative perceptions and media influences. The media more than at any other time holds a power and influence on how young people see themselves and present themselves. The programme considers; how they see themselves, how they are affected by how they look, who influences them, the negative and positive media messages and how they can regain their strength and self worth. FACILITATOR NOTES The intervention can be a challenging one for students and for facilitators because when we look at the evidence we have all been affected by it to some degree or another. So i would say look at the facilitator booklet and consider all the points it raise, plus do some research before you begin the programme which will make the whole course more relevant. REFERRAL CRITERIA I think every student would benefit from this intervention but if that isn’t possible then the following; Reported issues with diet, Significant purposeful weight loss Repeated flouting of the school’s uniform code BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE INTERVENTIONS 1.Labels What do they think of themselves, what do others think and how that all makes them feel. 2.Feelings How self aware are they? Have they been bullied, teased or ridiculed; how do their feelings affect their behaviour? 3.Influences Who and what influences how they feel and act and how does this affect their lives and choices. 4.Negative Media Media influences and how they can impact and influence the individual and society in general. 5.Positive Media Taking a fresh look at the media and how some are trying to normalise images and go against the current trend. 6.Stronger Getting students to view themselves in a more positive light, looking at positive influences and how confidence manifests itself. 7.Progress A review of what progress has been made and how they look at themselves and portrayed images.