AIMS OF INTERVENTION This course is a slightly different ‘About me’ intervention; it covers similar ground but with the added slant of ‘superhero’. It is aimed at looking at a student’s identity and how they make sense of the world; it is especially good for those students who always follow others and have lost their way a little. It enables them to explore their qualities and skills and be their own super hero!! FACILITATOR NOTES You may need to do some research on ‘superheros’ for this group; there are reference to superheros throughout the sessions, but you will have all the information you need. The course will cover different aspects of their life and personality and how they are trying to find their place in the world. You will be their guidance on this journey of discovery! REFERRAL CRITERIA Associates with older/younger social groups Expresses worthlessness Trouble getting along with peers Struggles to work independently LENGTH OF INTEVENTION 6 weeks plus follow up session GROUP SIZE & AGE 4 - 6 KS2 students, no more unless there are two facilitators. This could also be delivered on a one to one basis. BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE INTERVENTION SESSIONS Who am I? This session is a general get to know you session, how they others view themselves their school life. What makes me, me? This session looks at how different aspects of their behaviour affect them. Highlighting their SUPERHERO qualities. Where am I from? Who they are, is greatly affected by who they have supporting them at home. Do they feel that they have adversities like SUPERHEROS? What powers do I have? Accepting of our feelings and being powerful in the present and hope for the future. Power shield for SUPERHEROs What do I want to be? This session looks at how others view them and how they would like to be seen. What is their ’SUPERHERO ’alter ego? Where do I want to be? This session is all about making the right choices and focussing upon the positives. BOB = SUPERHERO Superhero me. Focussing upon whatever issues have arisen.

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 its main focus is on poor behavior, difficult relationships, poor decisions and choices of the student. 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.