The SEAL explicit curriculum How does it work

The SEAL explicit curriculum: How does it work? Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Pingo An activity that helps new groups get to know each other…. . Adapted from Secondary SEAL Y 7 Introductory theme Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

This session How does the explicit curriculum work? • The 5 domains of SEAL • The 50 Learning outcomes • The structured and spiral curriculum • The 4 explicit SEAL themes The SEAL journey A focus on theme materials + 10 minute SEAL What positives/concerns/questions arise? Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

A continuum of provision within a positive environment Whole-school policies and practice. Additional highly personalised interventions EHWB Staff skills and confidence Small-group intervention for children who need additional help in developing skills, and for their families Family and community involvement. Effective first teaching of social, emotional and behavioural skills to all children (across the curriculum) A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS OUR NEEDS Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

The SEAL Journey Stage 1: Implementing an explicit curriculum • Staff training • Assembly launch • Curriculum work Stage 2: Whole-school SEAL • making SEAL cross-curricular • considering the environment • staff modelling Stage 3: Developing a coherent continuum of provision • Small group work • Family and community involvement Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

The Explicit SEAL Curriculum: Secondary SEAL One set of age-appropriate curriculum activities for use in tutor time/PHSE Introductory theme Y 7 A place to learn Theme 1: Y 7, 8, 9 Learning to be together Theme 2: Y 7, 8, 9 Keep on learning Theme 3: Y 7, 8, 9 Learning about me Anti-bullying work: Y 7, 8 and 9 Each booklet includes learning outcomes for each age-range Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2 OHT 2. 4

Initial assembly • Whole key stage/year group launch • All staff and pupils present • Key messages • Interactive • Commercially available assemblies Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Curriculum work in each year group Each includes ideas for work in every class for every child using a spiral curriculum model where skills previously taught are built upon. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Secondary Theme: Y 7 A place to learn Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Content of Introductory Theme A place to learn • • Coping with change and the emotions it engenders Self-awareness: Feeling valued Peer pressure and risk (assertiveness) Helping to shape a learning community in which each individual feels safe, that they belong, and are valued. – Getting to know each other – Establishing rights and responsibilities – Valuing our own and others’ gifts and talents What do we already do? How would SEAL fit with that? Class charters Circle Games Paper-Chains Welcome packs Secret friends Name Games Quizzes Group challenges Home group flags Calming down posters Songs – ‘Consider Yourself’ Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Learning/working and the importance of a positive environment It is difficult to: • Pay careful attention • Focus and concentrate • Generate creative ideas • Work well in a group • Be motivated • Overcome difficulties • Take a risk • Keep going, despite frustration • Bounce back after a setback • Remember learning If: We feel scared, stressed, if we do not feel safe, valued, or that we belong Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Creating a positive emotional environment Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

What do we see in a positive, safe learning environment? Students (or adults): • being willing to take a risk and showing that they are not fearful of getting things wrong • talking openly and honestly • not being afraid to disagree with the prevailing consensus • being able to ask for help • being able to share their own personal experiences, vulnerabilities and strengths • being able to compliment and support others within the class • asking their own questions • taking responsibility (and credit) for their learning Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Some examples of work from Theme 1: Belonging Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Feeling valued Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

Next Steps Take some time to look through either: – The Introductory Theme materials for Y 7: A place to learn Be prepared to feed back: 1 positive, 1 concern and 1 question. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2