Ethos and Environment in a community setting
This section provides resources focussing on wellbeing, respect and diversity.
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#DontDoItAlone campaign
New for 2021 - Kooth's #DontDoItAlone campaign including resources and a video with famous faces, to encourage young people to reach out when they are struggling
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Activities and resources for working with young people
Here you will find a variety of resources, activities and games to use with young people covering plenty of topics including self-care, mindfulness and mental health.
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Anti-Bullying Detox Booklet – Created by KYCC
The main focus of this booklet is to create awareness of the different roles in the bullying process, as well as giving young people the opportunity to participate in different activities and gain more information about bullying
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Anti-bullying training booklet – Created by KYCC
This session will give you the basic knowledge on how to support someone if they are being bullied.
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Charlie Waller Memorial Trust: resources for schools, youth settings and families
Evidence-based presentations and training for schools,youth settings and families, as well as a variety of resources on mental health and wellbeing.
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Cyberbullying video
This TEDxTeen Talk video features Trisha Prabhu, a 14-year-old student confronting cyberbullying.
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Good Mental Health Matters Resources
Online mental health resources for primary and secondary schools including educational videos, downloadable lesson activities and online quizzes.
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iCan programme
Kent Domestic Abuse Consortium have developed the iCan programme to support male adolescents aged 13-16 who have been traumatised by domestic abuse or have unhealthy relationships with their peers or families.
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Information for families on autism and ADHD in children: a support handbook and films
This handbook is for Kent families who would like to know more about autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
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Internet Matters
A one-stop shop resource featuring guides and apps about internet safety.
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Live Well Kent: six ways to wellbeing
The Wheel of Wellbeing for physical and mental health including body, mind, spirit, people, place and planet.
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Peer Mentoring Toolkit
Free Toolkit for schools and communities to develop Peer Mentoring within their setting including guidance and resources. Suitable for ages 8 - 18.
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Safe space flyer
Here is a one-page guide giving a brief overview of what safe spaces are and how to develop, create and maintain them.
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Safe space guidance
Guidance on developing safe spaces for young people in school and community settings.
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Session plans for working with young people
Here staff can find a variety of session plans and accompanying resources when working with young people. Topics include self-care, online safety, exam stress, mental health and wellbeing and many more!
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Staying safe online
Practical strategies to best support all children and young people online, including those who identify as LGBT.
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Talents and Interests grant for young people
Up to £300 per young person and £1000 for groups is available to support young people with their hobbies, talents or interests.
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The Diana Award: Anti-Bullying Campaign
Information, resources and peer training opportunities for young people to tackle bullying in school, communities and online.
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The importance of using correct pronouns for gender identity
A short and informative PowerPoint presentation from the voices and experiences of young people in Kent, about the importance of understanding and using correct gender pronouns.
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Working with children and young people online
A comprehensive guide for staff and practitioners in working with children and young people around the topic of online safety.