Currently work in the Youth Justice Service developing programmes of intervention for young people in the service.
Past experience working as a teacher of Art and Graphics in a young offenders institute, teacher in alternative provision education specialising in SEMH & SEND, and mainstream secondary teacher of Design Technology and Art & Design.
I pride myself on creating visually appealing resources with interesting content that appeals to young people who are disengaged from education.
Currently work in the Youth Justice Service developing programmes of intervention for young people in the service.
Past experience working as a teacher of Art and Graphics in a young offenders institute, teacher in alternative provision education specialising in SEMH & SEND, and mainstream secondary teacher of Design Technology and Art & Design.
I pride myself on creating visually appealing resources with interesting content that appeals to young people who are disengaged from education.
Black History Month 2023 - Activities
These tasks / activities were created to correspond with the fact files I have uploaded. The resources were all created for use with young people in the Youth Justice Service, however they are suitable for education / alternative settings as well.
This resource is a series of tasks / activities based around art / design.
Black History Month 2023 - Factfiles
A series of fact sheets and activities I created for use in the Youth Justice Service, however these are also great for education / school / alternative settings.
I have created a mix of influential people in fact sheet form, under different categories:
Artists
Athletes
Eco Heroes
Entertainers
LGBTQ+
Political Activists
Social Activists
STEM
Writers
This Disrespect Nobody programme of work covers in detail: disrespect within relationships, sexting, online safety and digital footprint, consent, rape and sexual assault, porn, sexual harassment, abusive relationships case studies, sex and the law, and several places that young people can go to seek help or advice.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an updated version of a this unit of work that I have already listed on my TES account.
The programme can be used as one-off sessions, by selecting relevant sections and tasks to complete, or the whole booklet can be completed. Full completion leads to AQA accreditations:
Internet and social media safety (Entry Level)
Personal boundaries and consent (Entry Level)
Pornography and sexting: myths and reality (Entry Level)
There are links to PSHCE throughout the programme, identified with symbols.
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
On successful completion of this programme, young people will have met the following overall learning objectives:
• To define key words relating to abuse in relationships
• To identify forms of inappropriate contact
• To define sexting
• To understand the law in relation to sexting
• To understand what a digital footprint is
• To understand where to seek help for online safety
• To identify consequences of personal information shared online
• To understand the importance of passwords and security
• To understand ways to stay safe with a webcam
• To identify ways to stay safe when meeting someone you meet online
• To define consent
• To recognise signs of peer pressure linked to consent
• To define rape
• To recognise differences between rape and sexual assault
• To define porn
• To understand the law in relation to certain porn materials
• To recognise unrealistic expectations linked to porn viewing
• To understand the viewpoints of different young people in relation to porn
• To define sexual harassment
• To recognise signs of sexual harassment
• To understand different types of abuse within relationships
• To identify signs of abuse in a relationship
• To define sexual exploitation
• To identify signs that someone is trying to sexually exploit you
• To understand the long-term impacts of an abusive relationship
• To understand the law in relation to sex and abusive relationships
• To identify appropriate sources of help
• To understand the importance of personal boundaries
• To identify appropriate personal boundaries
The resources are uploaded as PDFs due to creation on a MacBook which can impact the layout when opened on other computers.
This resource can be used in a number of ways:
• As a full programme / scheme of work – this can be fully printed and made into a booklet (with all pages printed)
• As a full programme / scheme of work – this can be partially printed (with only the worksheets printed, and the rest of the resource used digitally)
• As one off interventions / lessons – parts can be printed as required or used digitally
It was created for use within the Youth Justice Service however it is perfect for PSHCE lessons as well.
This resource covers in detail:
• Clare’s Law
• Healthy relationships: Friendship
• Unhealthy relationships: Friendship
• Healthy relationships: Romantic
• Unhealthy relationships: Romantic
• Rape myths
• That’s Not Ok – Scotland Campaign
• Types of abuse in relationships (microaggressions, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sharing photos without consent, pressure to share nudes, being shown unwanted sexual images, physical violence, coercive control (including LGPTQIA+), financial abuse, forced marriage, verbal abuse, honour-based abuse, stalking, physical abuse, gaslighting, spiked, bullying)
• Characteristics of a healthy relationship
• Consent
• Online relationships and safety
• Relationships and age gaps
• #itsnotok campaign
• Real life case studies
• Help and support
The resource was created on Apple software and so is uploaded as a PDF. I have also included the PowerPoint version but the formatting may change when opened on a Windows computer!
Resource pack for International Women’s Day 2024
Contains information, key influential women, activities and posters
Designed for use in the Youth Justice Service, however this is perfect for mainstream schools and other educational settings as well
I have uploaded a PDF and PowerPoint version of the file
This Stop & Search programme is designed for use with children and young people who have been / or are likely to be stopped and searched by the police.
It can be used by staff in Youth Offending Teams for young people on court orders or prevention programmes, and by youth workers, Early Help and other social care officers, teachers and school staff and staff in secure settings.
This programme is designed to be run in order, with key information linked to stop and search, along with relevant activities that help meet the AQA criteria. The booklet can be printed as a whole, or you have the option to print individual worksheets and to use the PowerPoint digitally.
Completion of this programme can lead to ONE AQA Unit Award Scheme Accreditation.
For the AQA, certain tasks must be completed. If the full Stop & Search programme is completed, with all tasks, then the linked AQA can be claimed for!
On successful completion of this programme, young people will have met the following overall learning objectives:
• To identify existing knowledge relating to Stop & Search
• To develop an understanding of Stop & Search, from the perspective of the WYP
• To understand terminology linked to stop & search
• To understand personal rights when you are subject to a stop & search
• To understand personal rights when you are subject to a strip search
• To identify suitable locations for different forms of stop & search
• To develop understanding of the GO WISELY mnemonic
• To understand the short & long-term impacts Stop & Search can have on individuals
• To identify issues with police decisions to Stop & Search certain types of people based on their individual characteristics
• To identify differences between stop & search / account
• To understand the history of stop & search powers
• To identify and compare stop & search with stop & account
• To identify differences between lawful and unlawful searches
• To identify examples of lawful and unlawful stop & searches
• To understand how young people feel when they are stopped & searched
• To understand the impact of stop & search on minority ethnic groups
• To reflect on and discuss data linked to stop & search
• To understand the processes involved in a formal complaint
• To understand where to go to seek further information or advice
• To understand ways to strengthen a complaint
• To demonstrate knowledge linked to stop & search
This county lines and child criminal exploitation programme covers the topics of county lines, CCE, and other linked subjects.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the County Lines programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 111960: Criminal Exploitation (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers more County Lines & Child Criminal Exploitation related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 111960.
This county lines and child criminal exploitation programme covers the topics of county lines, CCE, and other linked subjects.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the County Lines programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 112685: Understanding ‘County Lines’ (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers more County Lines & Child Criminal Exploitation related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 112685.
This county lines and child criminal exploitation programme covers the topics of county lines, CCE, and other linked subjects.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 113708.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the County Lines programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 113708: County Lines Awareness (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers more County Lines & Child Criminal Exploitation related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Lives Matter programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 119084: Safety, Peer Influence and Weapons Awareness (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers knife crime, violent offenses, the law, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 119084.
Subject content includes:
Offensive weapons - information and the law
Consequences of knife carrying / knife crime
The ABC model
Joint enterprise
Case study of joint enterprise
Weapons - your views, discussion
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118132: Understanding the Effects of Vaping on the Body and Wellbeing (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers drugs, alcohol, vaping, tobacco, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118132.
Subject content includes:
What vaping is
Risks involved with vaping
Comparison between vaping and smoking
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118903: PSHE: Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, vaping, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118903.
Subject content includes:
The law in relation to drugs / substances - class A, B, C
Detailed information on the risks and general information about substances - new psychotic substances (NPS), ecstasy (MDMA), cannabis, amphetamines (speed), cocaine, nitrous oxide (NOS), LSD, magic mushrooms, ketamine, heroin, alcohol, tobacco, vaping
Impacts of use of family, the community
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Lives Matter programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118885: Weapons: The Law (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers knife crime, violent offences, the law, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118885.
Subject content includes:
Types of offensive weapons
Laws relating to offensive weapons
Sentencing guidelines for offensive weapons
Types of courts - Crown, Magistrates, Youth
Types of violent offences - such as ABH, murder, GBH, etc.
The law relating to types of violent offences
Stop and Search
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Lives Matter programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118761: Knife Crime and Repercussions (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers knife crime, violent offences, the law, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118761.
Subject content includes:
Reasonable excuses for carrying weapons / knives
Real life examples of knife crime
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Lives Matter programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 117243: Introduction to Weapons Awareness (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers knife crime, violent offences, the law, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 117243.
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Healthy Relationships programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118196: Understanding Relationships (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers relationships and abuse, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118196.
Subject content includes:
Relationship definition
Friendship
Negative relationship behaviours
Healthy / unhealthy romantic relationships
Types of abuse in relationships
Healthy / positive relationships
Case studies
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Healthy Relationships programme is designed to meet the criteria for AQA 118612: Unhealthy Relationships (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers relationships and abuse, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for two additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 118612.
Subject content includes:
Healthy relationships
Recognising unhealthy relationships friends are in
Where to seek support for yourself or for friends
Creating a circle of support
Abusive relationships
Feelings involved in unhealthy relationships
Real-life examples
Cultural perceptions of men, women and couples and the impact on relationships
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Drive programme is designed to meet the criteria for AQA 72734: Road Safety: Introduction to Laws and Legal Age Limits (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers road safety, driving, vehicle crime and driving under the influence, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 72734.
Subject content includes:
Learning to drive - stages
Getting a driving licence
Legal requirements of a vehicle and driver
Driving and alcohol
Driving and narcotics / drugs
Drink drive limit
The law relating to alcohol, drugs and driving
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Drive programme is designed to meet the criteria for AQA 112723: Driving Awareness: Cars (Level One). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers road safety, driving, vehicle crime and driving under the influence, plus related topics in further detail, as well as separate programmes for additional AQAs.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 112723.
Subject content includes:
Learning to drive - benefits
Importance of a driving licence
Vehicle safety
Pre-driving vehicle safety
Driving offences - Careless and dangerous driving
Penalties for driving and road offences
Road accident / fatalities statistics
This resource is part of a larger scale programme I have created called PROTECT.
The full Protect programme has the potential to claim for 5 AQA accreditations, or there is the option to complete any of the 5 AQA accreditations individually.
AQA 108685 covers: the meaning of masculinity and femininity, facts about own country of origin, self-identity, how people form their own self-identity, inner and outer self, what is means to be masculine, how external and internal factors shape identity.
Please note: the full Protect programme, plus all of the other 4 AQAs linked to the full programme, will be available to buy separately on here.
I created this programme for use with young people in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however I previously taught in mainstream secondary and alternative provisions and definitely feel this would be perfect for any setting.
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets.