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Programmes for young people

Available Programmes at Secondary Level

Peace programme

Single or double lesson – whole class possible – group of 12 -16 preferred
Key focus – health and well being
Content – relaxation techniques including breathing, meditation, visualisation, sleep advice and work with affirmations.
Suitable for

  • Study/exam support
  • SEAL/PSHE/Citizenship
  • Health and Social Care courses

7 week Juniper programme – small group work 6 – 8 students

Focus – Inner peace, peace with others, peace with the environment.
Reduces stress levels, improves self confidence and relationships with others
Suitable for

  • Disruptive students
  • Bullies and bullied
  • Underachievers
  • Shy or unhappy students

Yoga - Sessions for staff or pupils

Extended schools programmes

  • Parent workshops
  • After school sessions

Staff training

  • Introduction through INSET half day or twilight sessions for Teachers and Classroom Assistants.
  • Two day training for class teachers.
  • In depth training through participation in the 7 week programme for Learning Mentors and other support workers. School nurses may also be interested.

Resources available

  • Chill out and Feel Good CD
  • Affirmations cards for students

The Peace Foundation Network has a long history of work in schools and a number of very positive evaluations have been completed over the years including Sheffield University, Department of Health and Related Research and Lancaster University (primary pupils) and a community psychologist (secondary pupils). A Longitudinal Evaluation has recently been completed and shows continuing benefit to 30% of pupils three years after the course.

In the Sheffield area alone over 20 schools have participated; many on an annual basis.

Programme Costings

£175 per day, £100 half day

Plus travel and resources for students, from £1 to £6 per head according to the programme.

Training for staff – please contact PFN to discuss.

+44 (0)114 2308821 peace.foundation@waitrose.com

         
 

Last updated 7 February 2007