Upcoming Training Dates in Somerset

January 2024

24th Jan., 29th Feb., & 14th Mar. (3 Days) – Mental Health & Wellbeing: Relationships with Self, Others & the Wider World

February 2024

22nd February – A Whole School Approach to Grief, Loss & Change

March 2024

18th March – Relationships & Sex Education Training – Middles & Secondaries

19th March – Relationships & Sex Education Training – Primaries

Further Training Details

Mental Health & Wellbeing: Relationships with Self, Others & the Wider World

(9am – 4:30pm) –  Wed. 24th January, Thurs. 29th February & Thurs. 14th March 2024 

During the 3 days we will explore the curriculum of mental health and wellbeing in RSHE and PSHE and how it links to a whole school approach. You will gain a toolbox of practices and strategies to help pupils nurture positive mental health, self-esteem, resilience and promote a healthy lifestyle and learn creative ways of delivering curriculum to enliven learning and an experience of belonging, connection and wellbeing.

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Online - A Whole School Approach to Grief, Loss & Change

(9am – 12:30pm) – Thursday 22nd February 2024

A three hour online training to explore the themes of grief, loss and change within school communities. We will learn about the grief process and understand how to create a culture of support around loss. Explore ways to create honouring and healing process and practice as part of a whole school culture.

Relationships & Sex Education Training - Middles & Secondaries

(9am – 4pm) – Monday 18th March 2024

LIFEbeat is presenting a series of trainings for School Leaders, Teachers, TAs, PFSAs, PSHE and inclusion leads and school professionals to enliven a whole school approach to Wellbeing and Relationships and Sex Education.

Alice Hoyle (co-author of Great Relationships and Sex Education) will deliver training on creative approaches to Relationships and Sex Education curriculum and delivery.
Training Goals:

  • To gain information and ideas to help develop your curriculum for Middle and Secondary Schools
  • To learn how to create a safe learning environment for RSE teaching and learning
  • To explore creative activities and approaches to RSE delivery
  • To share and connect with colleagues
  • To join a LIFEbeat learning network for sharing resources and best practice
Alice Hoyle Book Cover
Alice Hoyle, Author of Great Relationships and Sex Education
Alice Hoyle, Author of Great Relationships and Sex Education

Relationships & Sex Education Training - Primaries

(9am – 4pm)- Tuesday 19th March 2024

LIFEbeat is presenting a series of trainings for School Leaders, Teachers, TAs, PFSAs, PSHE and inclusion leads and school professionals to enliven a whole school approach to Wellbeing and Relationships and Sex Education.

Alice Hoyle (co-author of Great Relationships and Sex Education) will deliver training on creative approaches to Relationships and Sex Education curriculum and delivery.

See above for the training goals and objectives.

Our RSHE Delivery Work

As the chosen provider, LIFEbeat has designed and delivered a “Train the Trainer” RSHE CPD programme which develops the skills, confidence and experience to enable teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality RSHE sessions within their school communities. The delivery also covers on-going advice and support, including mentoring of delegates in schools, developing online RSHE teaching resources and materials and developing a RSHE learning network for professionals delivering RSHE locally.

Based on LIFEbeat’s signature programmes and The Creative Community Model, we have trained participants in creative facilitation skills using different arts-based practices such as poetry, visual arts, dance, movement, theatre and creative writing to explore various RSHE themes. As a result of this training, participants have left the course with:

  • A comprehensive overview of RSHE topics and an increased level of personal ease in delivering classes on these topics.
  • Strategies for promoting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of staff and colleagues within their community.
  • Increased emotional literacy and the skills to hold deeper level conversations with colleagues and students focusing on life issues and experiences.
  • A tool-box of creative facilitation techniques and the confidence to use them.
  • Lesson plans for immediate use in the classroom.
  • A comprehensive overview of Safeguarding and Child Protection guidelines in relation to their RSHE work.
  • A broad strategy for their own school community and a strategy focused on how to embed the RSHE values and practices into the culture of their school.
  • An ongoing, supportive learning network of professional colleagues.

Topics Covered in the RSHE Teacher Training

    • Emotional health and wellbeing including staff wellbeing
    • Relationships and sex education (RSE)
    • Staying safe
    • Drug and alcohol education
    • Economic wellbeing including financial capability

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