Teamwork/ Working in a team/ Working together/ Cooperation/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly focusses on the positives of working together and the importance of working together to achieve a common goal within a school. It features a really awesome video which explains the concept visually. The idea behind the assembly is to show the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This assembly champions working together to achieve a common or collective goal. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes Hyperlink to video A ‘how to use guide’ containing a synopsis, delivery support and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Mental health/ Relaxation/ Happiest country in the world/ Finland/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly is based on the yearly ranking of the ‘Happiest country in the world’ which is currently Finland and the concept of ‘Hygge’ - a cultural concept of coziness and relaxation adpoted by Scandanavian countries. ‘Hygge’ aims to promote a positive mind set and the importance of taking time to appreciate friends and family. The assembly contains: A full powerpoint with notes A how to use document with synopsis, delivery help and customisation ideas. Thank for looking.

Random acts of kindness/ 17th February/ Be kind/ Pass it on/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school It would be very wrong of me not to offer this assembly for free as a random act of kindness… all I ask if that you in turn pass on the random act of kindness to someone else (and/or leave a nice review!) This assembly is simply about making the world a better place. It talks about what kindness is, what characteristics kind people show and questions the students on whether they consider themselves ‘kind’. The assembly talks through 3 incredible acts of bravery and kindness in recent history and talks about why being kind is an important trait. It offers a interesting video on the human bodies reaction to kindness and gives the students a collective challenge. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Armed forces day/ 25th June/ Military/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all about celebrating the selflessness and courage of the individuals serving and who have served in the Armed forces. It looks at some Armed forces ‘jargon’ and talks about why we celebrate this day and the plethora of people directly and indirectly involved with the Armed forces. Its finishes looking at the perks and sacrifices of a career in the Armed forces and how your students can be a small part of it. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with video links A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Poker chips/ self esteem/ confidence/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all based around self esteem. It looks at what it is, how we build it and if everyone has it in equal measures. The assembly uses poker chips as an analogy to look at Student A (high self esteem - lots of poker chips each day) and Student B (low self esteem- very few poker chips) and how their days could differ significantly and importantly how small insignificant issues to some people can really have a profound affect on others. The assembly finishes with some tough questions for the students to ask themselves. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Perserverance/ Don’t give up/ Keep going/ Never give up/ Overcoming barriers/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly is about never giving up and the idea of perserverance. It has a truely remarkable video which will have your students on the edge of their seat chanting ‘Be the Iguana’. The assembly also and addresses the idea of the negative language the students tend to use when they feel they are not instantly good at a skill i.e. ‘I can’t do that’ The pack contains: A full powerpoint Link to hyperlink (on slide) A ‘how to’ word document containing a synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Please do review if you enjoyed using the assembly. Thanks for looking.

Making mistakes/ Learning/ Learning/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly shows students that it is ok and normal to make mistakes, but also emphasises how they could and should deal with and importantly learn from making them. The assembly talks through some very costly mistakes in history and offers the students ‘2 doors’ which show two very different pathways to dealing with making mistakes with two different sets of outcomes. The pack contains: Full assembly A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Please do feedback. Thanks for looking

Words/ language/ Positive/ Negative/ Talking/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Students often find themselves in verbal conflict with other students. These conflicts often involve ‘throw away’ comments simply designed to upset or offend the other person with no consideration of the long lasting effect their choice of words could have. This assembly looks at why as humans we are quick to use negative or derogatory words and looks at the lasting damage these exchanges can have. It then goes onto look at the way using positive words and language can have a huge bearings on us personally and those around us. It also has a tough video to watch which shows strangers reactions to the worst comment others have have said about them. The assembly finishes with a challenge for the students. The pack contans: Full power point with notes on certain slide and hyper link to video A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking!

Fake news/ Clickbait/ Wesbites/ Real or fake?/ News stories/ Made up news/ Online safety/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary This 10-15 minute assembly it aimed at educating students and encourgaing them to challenge things they see/ read online and not just randomly click on ‘news’ stories and accept them as fact. This assembly aims to educate student about fake news and click bait and talks through the dangers of both. In the pack you will have: The full assembly with guided notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, delivery support and ideas for customisation Thanks for looking.

Respect/ Teaching/ Teachers/ Respecting others/ Positive relationships/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary A 10-15 minute assembly about having respect and courtesy for teachers. The assembly informs students of the routes and qualifications you need to be a teacher and importantly details the incredible range of roles teachers play on a daily basis. The assembly uses a video from the TES to show a ‘normal’ teaching day. Respect between students and teachers is a vital pillar to having a successful school and a really important issue to raise at whole school level. Included in pack: Full assembly - with notes Hyperlink to video A ‘How to use’ document which includes synopsis, delivery support, and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Homework/ Independent study / Work ethic/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly What is the link between homework and the number 108? Is it a coincidence? This assembly looks at the negative words some of your students will associate with homework and looks at the key skills and opportunities it provides, how it can help you become a successful independent learner and how it can help your students employability and enables the developing of good habits. The assembly also looks at the statistics behind homework and the advantage it can give your students. The assembly will also explore the link between homework and the number 108! The pack contains: Power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Don’t believe everything you hear/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas ‘They said this about me…’ In most schools this a constant thorn! Time and time again students end up in conflict over a ‘rumour’ that someone has stated or based around groups of students gossiping. This assembly looks to tackle this issue by educating students on what gossip is, the issues around it and the potential outcomes of gossip and rumours. The assembly also has a practical element to it to really drive home the message. The pack contains: Full power point with hyper link to video A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis. help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

7th July/ Food/ Chocolate/ Festival/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Consider yourself a chocoholic? This assembly puts that to the test! Do you or your students know what makes good chocolate? Can they name the country where some very unusual flavours have been created? The assembly also offers a short test of chocolate knowledge and a message in regards to creativity and not simply following the crowd. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ document containing synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Bigger picture/ GCSE/ Exams/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas When will I ever use this? I’m sure your students have said this to you or a colleague numerous times. The students really find it hard to see the bigger picture! This assembly is all about looking at the general skills involved with GCSE’s that the students may no appreciate until later on in their education. It then also looks at the incredibly competitive job market scene and some staggering facts around job applications. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Left handed/ 13th August/ World/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Why are some people left handed? How do you decide your dominant hand? This assembly looks at putting ALL students in the ‘shoes’ or ‘hands’ of the lefthander. It looks at pros and cons of being left handed in a predominantly right handed world and also looks at the revered lefthanders club and some famous members its boasts. The assembly finishes with a simple challenge for all students. The pack contains: Full powerpoint - with video link A ‘how to use’ guide - with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Banter vs bullying/ Development/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas The term banter is thrown around a lot and used to cover a multitude of things. This assembly looks at the definition of banter, where the word came from and why as humans it plays an important role in our development. It also looks at the different types of banter, how students know when they have crossed the line and briefly looks at the difference between banter and bullying. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Attention span/ Distractions/ Improvement/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas How long do you often get to explain a concept in lessons? Sometimes it feels like only seconds before some students become distracted by everything and anything. This assembly looks at the actual time of attention span per age and looks at the challenges this can cause. It also looks at 3 simple ways that students can improve their attention span and offers them simple tips for use in school everyday to get the most out of each lesson The pack contains: Full power point with notes A ‘how to use’ guide - with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Celebrate you/ Happy/ Individual/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas The message is all about celebrating individuality and the things that make each of your students who they are. It looks at the difference ways people will react to unusual things. The idea behind it is to show the students four unusual World Records and ask them whether they found it interesting or pointless. The students should then be able to see that everyone has their own opinion but importantly each opinion holds an equal weighting and each individual is entitled to one. The assembly then finishes around the idea of each student having their own likes and dislikes and how this diversity should be celebrated. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with hyper link to video A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

ECT/ Training/ Form Tutor/ Tutor time/ Secondary/ Professional development This is all about what makes an effective Form Tutor. The power point talks through what a Form Tutor is and looks at 5 key areas in which Form Tutors can make a difference to students using the metaphor of ‘different hats’. It then looks at challenging scenarios that your Form Tutor may come up against for you to talk through. The pack contains: A powerpoint with notes A how to use guide with synopsis and help with delivery

Hidden challenges/ Tough start/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Do you know what type of morning each of your friends/ class mates has had? Do you know what difficulties they are facing inside and outside of school? This assembly looks at the hidden difficulties/issues that some students have on a daily basis before they have even stepped foot inside school and how their friends have a key role to play in what happens next. It uses a well known board game to talk through how peoples reactions can differ based on the amount of worries they currently have and how they can help to ensue students get the support they need. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with hyper link A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.