This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for young people aged 11+ to use on their own or as a whole class creative project. It’s a guided resource designed to give students a creative outlet to help make sense of all the change and uncertainly in their lives. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world. The TC Journal is easy to use and there are no wrong answers. This is your students’ space to push their imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. This is purposely repetitive and is designed to encourage ritual and routine when using writing, art or any form of creative response as a means of self-reflection and a mindful activity.

An exploration of anxiety through the use of a short radio play. This first lesson is free and can be taught in isolation. The entire scheme of work is available to purchase. In this lesson students will listen to a 2 and a half minute scene where Ella and her boyfriend, Harry, discuss plans for the school prom. Students will consider what aspects of Ella’s life are making her feel anxious and what support she could seek. They will also consider Harry’s response to her anxiety and discuss how his wellbeing could also be considered. Objectives: To understand how pressures can contribute to anxiety To be able to explain symptoms of anxiety To explore ways to manage anxiety for self and others This resource includes the first scene of the radio play in audio and written format, a ppt lesson and supporting worksheets. Suitable for both Drama lessons and PSHE.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This resource contains access to the digital play and the first two PSHE lessons that explore the play Birds & Bees by Charlie Josphine. Slide 2 of the ppt has more information on how to access the digital recording of the play, along with the rest of the resources. Free to all state schools in the UK until July 2021. Birds and Bees  is a brand-new show by award-winning writer Charlie Josephine, tailor-made and filmed for secondary school students. Developed with, and for, Year 10 and Year 11 students, it will help teachers address complex topics such as consent, sex positivity, online safety and intersectionality. What teachers are saying: *“Invaluable resource with great planning for lessons pre and post. Effective resource for GCSE play review question because we can access the performance all year to review in class. The play itself is great to raise important discussions around SRE in schools. I think it was really effective for my pupils to understand / see a non-binary character who they could relate to or be educated on. I use Theatre Centre every year and they do not disappoint!” "I thought that it was very accessible, relatable to our young people and addressed topics that are both current and prevalent. " “The kids will love it! So current and with such an important message.” *

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This resource contains access to the digital play and the first two drama lessons that explore the play Birds & Bees by Charlie Josphine. Slide 2 of the ppt has more information on how to access the digital recording of the play, along with the rest of the resources. Free to all state schools in the UK until July 2021. Birds and Bees  is a brand-new show by award-winning writer Charlie Josephine, tailor-made and filmed for secondary school students. Developed with, and for, Year 10 and Year 11 students, it will help teachers address complex topics such as consent, sex positivity, online safety and intersectionality. What teachers are saying: *“Invaluable resource with great planning for lessons pre and post. Effective resource for GCSE play review question because we can access the performance all year to review in class. The play itself is great to raise important discussions around SRE in schools. I think it was really effective for my pupils to understand / see a non-binary character who they could relate to or be educated on. I use Theatre Centre every year and they do not disappoint!” "I thought that it was very accessible, relatable to our young people and addressed topics that are both current and prevalent. " “The kids will love it! So current and with such an important message.” *

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 13 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explores the theme of change, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

This journal is for KS3 though due to the open ended nature, can be appropiate for KS4 and 5. Suitable for remote learning. Through the 12 Chapters, young people will be given the space to observe, reflect and respond to big topics and themes central to our current world to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a space to stretch your imagination and be creative. The Chapters can be completed in order or hand-picked for the context of your class. Students will follow the same explorative structure to create reflective work for each Chapter. See how to guide to learn more. This chapter explore the theme of hope, looking at other artists interpretations to the theme as a starting point to devising a creative response.

A lesson plan on bravery which explores resilience and asks students to consider what being brave is and how our ‘inner voice’ can impact on how we feel about ourselves. Learning Objective: To understand the struggle between fear and bravery. To be able to present this dramatically through characterisation. The lesson is based around a short radio play, Perfect Pressure, which is available in our store. However, although the lesson refers to a character from the play, it can be taught easily without students being required to listen to the play as the context is explained using a third person scenario.

Scheme of work is designed to spark conversation and develop understanding around Mental Health; focus is stress, anxiety and panic attacks. The unit explores the story, Ella, introduced by listening to a short radio play during lessons, Ella is 16 years old and is facing a myriad of pressures. The lessons unpack Ella’s thought processes and encourage students to think of ways to help Ella. Strategies for managing a panic attacks are addressed and also how to seek out support networks. As a Theatre Company for young people, we specialise in using realistic third-person scenarios to open up safe discussions about difficult subjects. Each ‘Switched On’ scheme of work is centered around a professional radio play. Perfect Pressure is by award winning writer, activitst and performer Sarah Woods. Sarah’s work has been produced by many UK companies including Theatre Centre, Soho Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, the RSC, BBC TV and radio, regional theatres and touring companies. A number of her plays are published by Oberon Books. Switched On is everything you need to teach varied and engaging PSHE lessons at KS3 and KS4 with minimal prep. Also suitable for Drama departments and the clear guidance makes it very approriate for cover lessons. Mental Health - Perfect Pressure. Students will be learning: Wellbeing strand The characteristics of emotional and mental health and the causes, symptoms and treatments of some mental and emotional health disorders (including stress, anxiety and depression) Strategies for managing mental health including stress, anxiety and depression; a broader range of strategies for promoting their own emotional wellbeing

**Included: ** Radio Play Student Workbook Lesson plans PowerPoint This fresh and modern radio play, Tick by Kenny Emson, is designed to spark conversation and develop understanding around Financial Literacy; focusing specifically on debt, loans and money management. The protagonist, Ben, is 18 years old and finds himself in financial difficulty after trying to keep up with his friends. This unit of work begins by listening to the radio play and the lessons that follow build an environment to discuss sensitive subjects in a safe way by unpacking and making sense of the world the characters live in. Lessons focus on the financial pressures facing Ben, how he could have considered better choices and how he might work to overcome his debt. As a Theatre Company for young people, we specialise in using realistic third-person scenarios to open up safe discussions about difficult subjects. Engaging PSHE lessons for KS3 Students will be learning: Living in the wider world strand To assess and manage risk in relation to financial decisions that young people make To explore social and moral dilemmas about the use of money, (including how the choices young people make as consumers affect others’ economies and environments)