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.
This Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is designed to develop knowledge of drugs, other substances, the law relating to them, and wider knowledge linking to drugs and substances.
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 4 AQA accreditations.
There are links to PSHCE throughout the programme, identified with symbols.
For each AQA, certain tasks must be completed. If the full Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is completed, with all tasks, then all four AQAs can be claimed for!
Introduction to drugs awareness (Entry Level)
Understanding the effects of vaping on the body and wellbeing (Entry Level)
PSHE: Drugs, alcohol and tobacco (Entry Level)
Exploring the dangers of energy drinks (Entry Level)
Included in this purchase:
Full PowerPoint
Session plans / scheme of work with learning outcomes
Printable worksheets
This is an updated version of an earlier drugs project that I also have on my account. This one is slightly more expensive due to the updates, AQA links and additional resources.
On successful completion of this programme, young people will have met the following overall learning objectives:
• To identify the main dangers related to substance use
• To understand reasons why people may choose to use substances
• To identify key reasons for substance use / abuse
• To understand the law in relation to drugs / substances
• To identify classifications of different drugs / substances
• To develop knowledge of different drugs / substances
• To understand key facts and statistics relating to drugs / substances
• To identify trends in certain substances for different age groups
• To understand risks involved with different substances / drugs
• To recognise the addictive qualities of different substances / drugs
• To understand the ways in which people take / use different substances / drugs
• To consider ways in which the government can reduce substance / drug use
• To recognise physical, psychological and other risks associated with tobacco
• To identify key long- and short-term risks with vaping
• To compare smoking and vaping
• To explain long- and short-term risks associated with drinking energy drinks in excess
• To identify ways in which an individual’s drug / substance use can impact their family
• To identify ways in which an individual’s drug / substance use can impact the local community
• To explain the ways in which cocaine production impacts the environment
• To design an anti-drugs campaign poster
• To develop understanding about Brian Pollett and his work
• To develop understanding of the locations of different drug use across the world
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!
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 Joint Enterprise programme is designed to meet the criteria for AQA 74617: Introduction to the Concept of Joint Enterprise (Level One).
This bundle contains the full PowerPoint needed with corresponding worksheets. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 74617.
Subject content includes:
Case studies linked to joint enterprise
Definition of joint enterprise
The law
Types of joint enterprise
How to avoid being charged under joint enterprise
Key legal processes in relation to joint enterprise
Research and data linked to joint enterprise
JENGbA
Kim Johnson’s Bill
How group actions can lead to joint enterprise charges
Where to report crime
On successful completion of this programme, young people will have met the following overall learning objectives:
• To understand the concept of joint enterprise
• To understand the concept of joint enterprise through real life case studies
• To reflect on the concept of joint enterprise in relation to racism
• To consider the impact that gangs and drill music can have on joint enterprise cases
• To define joint enterprise
• To reflect on the law in relation to joint enterprise
• To discuss and argue the case of joint enterprise
• To reflect on reasons why young people may be reluctant to report crimes involving their friends or family
• To consider how you can avoid charges of joint enterprise
• To understand the court decisions in a real life case study
• To understand ‘The Jogee Decision’ in relation to joint enterprise
• To explain legal processes linked to joint enterprise
• To understand data linked to joint enterprise cases
• To understand the aims of JENGbA
• To develop an understanding of Kim Johnson’s bill
• To understand how you can be charged with murder under joint enterprise
• To identify the ways in which defendants ended up with the charges
• To consider ways the defendants could avoid charges under joint enterprise
• To reflect on reasons why young people may go along with their friends even if they are not sure it is the right thing to do
• To identify key places to seek relevant advice from
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Disrespect Nobody programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 113510: Personal Boundaries and Consent (Entry Level). 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.
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. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 113150.
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 Disrespect Nobody programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 112243: Internet and Social Media Safety (Entry Level). 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 112243.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the Disrespect Nobody programme is purely designed to meet the criteria for AQA 117162: Pornography and Sexting: Myths and Reality (Entry Level). 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.
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. Completion of all tasks will meet the criteria for the AQA Accreditation 117162.
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
This Healthy Relationships programme is designed to develop an understanding of relationships (both healthy and unhealthy), abuse in relationships and other linked topics.
It has been designed for use with young people who are in contact with the Youth Justice Service, however it would also be suitable for mainstream and alternative educational settings as a PSHCE resource.
This programme is designed to be run in order, with key information linked to relationships, 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 THREE AQA Unit Award Scheme Accreditations.
For the AQA, certain tasks must be completed. If the full Healthy Relationships programme is completed, with all tasks, then the linked AQA can be claimed for!
AQAs:
118196 - Understanding Relationships L1
118612 - Unhealthy Relationships L1
118893 - PSHE: Repsectful Relationships Including Friendships EL
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 119050: Exploring the Dangers of Energy Drinks (Entry Level). There is also a more detailed version of the programme that covers drugs, alcohol, vaping, tobacco, 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 119050.
Subject content includes:
Energy drinks - information, risks, etc.
Caffeine
Sugar / sweeteners
Behaviours linked to energy drink consumption
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 118893: PSHE: Respectful Relationships Including Friendships (Entry Level ). 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 118893.
Subject content includes:
Negative behaviours in relationships
Healthy / unhealthy romantic relationships
Types of abuse
Stereotypes
Bullying
Healthy / respectful relationships
Respect
Reconciliation
Improving 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
The Drive programme is designed for use with young people to help challenge their existing preconceptions around safety and driving. It develops an understanding of The Highway Code, the steps involved in getting a full licence, and the law involved with driving and motor vehicles. It also covers the impacts that alcohol and other substances can have on driving, penalties that can be enforced and the impacts and consequences of car crime on victims and offenders.
The full Drive programme has the potential to claim for 3 AQA accreditations, or there is the option to complete any of the 3 AQA accreditations individually.
AQA 72734 covers: steps needed to obtain a full UK driving licence, legal requirements needed to drive a motor vehicle on the road, ways in which drink and drugs can affect your ability to drive safely and reasons why there are laws related to driving.
AQA 111105 covers: types of car related crime, reasons why people get involved in car crime, legal requirements to safely drive a motor vehicle on the road, ways to keep yourself and others safe when travelling in a vehicle, effects of car crime on victims, the importance of a valid driving licence, the importance of valid insurance, facts about insurance cover, aggravated vehicle taking without owner consent, legal consequences of aggravated vehicle taking without owner consent, types of car crime and the impacts on others and scenarios involving car crime, plus the direct and indirect impacts for those involved.
AQA 112723 covers: benefits of learning to drive, the penalty for driving without a licence, consequences of careless driving, road fatalities statistics, types of dangerous driving, prison sentences for dangerous driving, including death by dangerous driving and considerations you should take before driving.
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 121374 covers: characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, benefits of healthy relationships, controllable and uncontrollable factors that affect relationships, key features of effective communication in healthy relationships, personal values required in healthy relationship, personal attitudes that would help develop healthy relationships and respect for others.
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.
Black History (BHM) 2024
Theme is Raising The Narrative
I have created a series of PowerPoints with key figures and information
This series is based around SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Other series I have created - NOT IN THIS CURRENT UPLOAD:
Artists
Athletes
Eco-Heroes
Entertainers (music / film etc.)
LGBTQ+
Political Activists
STEM
Trailblazers
Writers
(these will be found on my TES page ASAP before 01/10/2024)
The figures in this SOCIAL ACTIVISTS series are:
Mary Seacole
Harriet Tubman
Bayard Rustin
Rosa Parks
Olive Morris
Tarana Burke
Angelica Ross
Alicia Garcia
Patrisse Cullors
Ayo (Opal) Tometi
There is also a timeline included for the figures, and some have separate pages with quotes
These sheets can be printed and displayed (each has information, a photo and a quote), or used as reference for teaching
Please note: each series will be sold individually, and once all the series are uploaded I will create a full bundle with activities as well
Black History (BHM) 2024
Theme is Raising The Narrative
I have created a series of PowerPoints with key figures and information
This series is based around ECO HEROES
Other series I have created - NOT IN THIS CURRENT UPLOAD:
Artists
Athletes
Entertainers (music / film etc.)
LGBTQ+
Political Activists
Social Activists
STEM
Trailblazers
Writers
(these will be found on my TES page ASAP before 01/10/2024)
The figures in this ECO HEROES series are:
Wangari Maathai
Vanessa Nakate
There is also a timeline included for the figures, and some have separate pages with quotes
These sheets can be printed and displayed (each has information, a photo and a quote), or used as reference for teaching
Please note: each series will be sold individually, and once all the series are uploaded I will create a full bundle with activities as well
Black History (BHM) 2024
Theme is Raising The Narrative
I have created a series of PowerPoints with key figures and information
This is a bundle with all of the factsheets listed below:
Artists
Athletes
Eco-Heroes
Entertainers (music / film etc.)
LGBTQ+
Political Activists
Social Activists
STEM
Writers
These can all be bought individually on my page as well.
The figures in the ARTISTS series are:
Norman Lewis
Faith Ringgold
Sam Gilliam
Chéri Samba
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Yinka Shonibare
Kara Walker
Zanele Muholi
Dana Scruggs
The figures in the ATHLETES series are:
Jesse Owens
Pele
Wilma Rudolph
Muhammad Ali
Michael Jordan
Lewis Hamilton
Nicola Adams
Usain Bolt
Marcus Rashford
Simone Biles
The figures in the ECO HEROES series are:
Wangari Maathai
Vanessa Nakate
The figures in the ENTERTAINERS series are:
Evelyn Dove
Ella Fitzgerald
Aretha Franklin
Jimi Hendrix
Stevie Wonder
Spike Lee
Lenny Henry
Prince
Tracy Marrow (Ice-T)
Tupac Shakur
Gabrielle Union
Dwayne Johnson
Beverley Knight
Mindy Kaling
Beyonce
The figures in the LGBTQ+ series are:
Storme DeLarverie
Marsha P Johnson
RuPaul
Laverne Cox
The figures in the POLITICAL ACTIVISTS series are:
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King Jr.
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Kamala Harris
Derecka Purnell
The figures in the SOCIAL ACTIVISTS series are:
Mary Seacole
Harriet Tubman
Bayard Rustin
Rosa Parks
Olive Morris
Tarana Burke
Angelica Ross
Alicia Garcia
Patrisse Cullors
Ayo (Opal) Tometi
The figures in the STEM series are:
Lewis Howard Latimer
Percy Lavon Julian
Katherine Johnson
Gladys West
Patricia Bath
Mae Jemison
Mark Dean
Dr Nike Folayan
The figures in the WRITERS series are:
Langston Hughes
Maya Angelou
Audre Lorde
John Pepper Clark
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Bernardine Evaristo
Malorie Blackman
Kiley Reid
Amanda Gorman
These sheets can be printed and displayed (each has information, a photo and a quote), or used as reference for teaching
Each series also has a timeline with the key figures on, and some have separate pages with images or quotes on
I am also creating a bundle of activities for BHM as well.
This resource is part of a larger scale programme I have created called COPE.
The full COPE 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 118854 covers: definition of emotions, identifying emotions, coping strategies to help with emotional wellbeing, links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, red and green thoughts, the ABC model, fight or flight response, how the brain works in fight or flight, explanation of how the different parts of the brain control our body.
Please note: the full COPE 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 resource is part of a larger scale programme I have created called COPE.
The full COPE 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 118047 covers: definition of emotions, different emotions, recognising emotions, emotional regulation, coping strategies / emotional regulation strategies (the incredible 5 point scale, how big is my worry, breathing exercises, listening to music, grounding techniques, emotional check-ins, strengths and weaknesses chart, the stress bucket, the STOPP technique), recognising emotions in self and others, thoughts, feelings annd behaviours and how they link, red and green thoughts, the ABC model.
Please note: the full COPE 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 is a very large booklet I designed for the boys I work with in a Young Offender’s Institute.
The booklet can either be self-directed or taught and contains a wide range of tasks, activities and information.
I have used a key to demonstrate cross-curricular pages.
There are opportunities for stretch & challenge tasks, as well as a wide range of written and practical activities.
I have tried to make the booklet colourful and interesting (my design side coming through).
Subjects covered include: graphic design, maths, English, geography, PSHE, as well as British Values.
I have uploaded the file as a PDF due to the size, however if a PowerPoint is required please do email me after purchase and we can arrange something (nataliesheldon86@outlook.com).
Feel free to ask me any questions!