An assembly on the power of temptation and the impact of the the choices we make at school. The assembly describes a hypothetical pupil, the choices he makes and the potential impact it has.
A two lesson unit for study skills that looks at pupils identifying different learning styles and examining a range of fun and practical strategies to improve memory (using a range of video). The pack includes:
Learning Style questionnaire and analysis.
Video clips examining how the brain works and how to support memory development.
A range of practical memory games and activities.
An assembly that looks at what ‘banter’ is and how it has been in the news. It looks at strategies to look out for it and what to do if it becomes more than that and becomes bullying. Includes video looking at key strategies.
An assembly about elderly people and how young people may view them. It makes the audience think about the lives they may have led and how we view them as ‘old’ doesn’t tell you about the rich lives they may have led.
A 7 slide assembly with video and separate PPT with a collection of motivational quotes to loop on entry into assembly looking at motivation. Suitable for secondary age pupils.
An 8-slide powerpoint with video clips that looks at why laughter is important and the various theories as to why we laugh. Includes funny video clips and funny gags.
An assembly, featuring video, that explains how fair trade works and what happens to the money that we spend on most of our products. Suitable for primary or secondary.
An assembly looking at ways of improving our environment at home and at school around the World Environment Day campaign. Suitable for secondary pupils and older primary
An assembly on the issue of taking control of technology and mobile phone use. Dealing with emerging issues such as social media FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), social media affirmation and gaming/phone addiction, the assembly ends of easy to access top tips that any young person can embrace and take on board. Includes video clip on screen time concerns. Suitable for secondary level.
An assebly on the vital role of sleep on well-being and school achievement. This 9 slide Powerpoint presentation includes:
Slide 1: Title slide - introduction to theme.
Slide 2: How much sleep should a teenager have?
Slide 3: How does lack of sleep impact on us?
Slide 4: Why is lack of sleep becoming a social issue for teenagers?
Slide 5: Do you recognise these ‘bad sleep habits or behaviours’?
Slide 6-8: Top ten tips for a good sleep.
Slide 9: It’s up to you. What student will you be?
Reviews welcomed and feedback often actioned.
A curriculum report for Senior Leaders or Heads of Department/Faculty to monitor the attitude to work and behaviour for learning of pupils causing concern and who require line manager monitoring.
An assembly for Year 8s or 9s on the reformed AQA GCSE Media Studies course. The presentations clarifies what Media Studies is and the various Close Study Products (CSPs) that students will study. It also highlights key questions for each CSP so that students will understand more of the content of the course.
An assembly with key information, images and video to support the 2018 Holocauts Memorial Day drive on the importance of words and the impact on our beliefs and actions. The Powerpoint includes the following slide plan and is branded with all key 2018 logos and images to raise awareness:
Slide 1: Anne Frank quote
Slide 2: Video - who was Anne Frank (short animation)
Slide 3: The power of words
Slide 4: Words written during the Holocaust and during the subsequent genocides including
a) perpetrators, b) by critics and c) by people who wrote to survive, or to record their experiences for the future.
Slide 5: Famous writers and their responses to genocide.
Slide 6: Words today including images from newspapers and social media.
Slide 7: How we respond to words
Slide 8: Free speech and censorship including the ‘No Platform’ agenda.
Reviews welcomed and feedback often actioned.
An assembly suitable for KS2 - KS4 (language may need a small edit for KS2 on some slides) for The Road Safety Week 2019 - November 18th to November 24th. Updated with latest BRAKE resource “Speed Matters” video.
Slides include:
Slide 1: Introduction
Slide 2: Speeding facts for 2016/2017
Slide 3: Why is speeding such an issue?
Slide 4: The impact of speeding - Avril’s story (video)
Slide 5: Key messages
Slide 6: Stopping distances - what are they?
Slide 7 and 8: What can you do to raise awareness and be safe?
Slide 9: Speed Matters video with Maddie Moate [KS2 recommended]
Slide 10: Closing message and links for more information
An assembly incorporating the top 10 tips for personal happiness. Deliverable to any year group -
although some of the scientific and holsitic aspects are more KS3 and KS4. Includes slides and full script for each slide in the ‘notes’ section.
An assembly utilising a range of resources from the anti-bullying alliance and elsewhere. Using the 2017 branding it outlines the important message of ‘All different, All equal’ and can be briefly edited to suit primary or secondary audiences. Key outline of the PPT is:
- Different types of bullying
- Bullying statistics
- Impact of bullying on the victims
- Why do bullies bully?
- Some thoughts for the week
- What to do for help
- Additional slides (2017 celebrity quotes, 2017 anti-bullying alliance video)
A 4 lesson scheme of work that can form part of PSHE, careers-focus days or be completed independently with Key Stage 4 or 5 students. The Powerpoint resource can be used to support delivery and there are two pupil booklets to focus thinking and action planning. The units are:
- preparing for work placement [including logistics, expectations, etc]
- learning from work placement [an evaluation and self-assessment activity]