Deep Learning Day - how parents can support!
This week, we had our last Deep Learning Day (DLD) of the year. These are days when students are off timetable engaging in a range of personal development session which help to reinforce key themes from the My World and RS tutor programme. This week, they focused on how students can keep themselves safe and happy and grow into well-rounded young adults, ready for whatever life throws at them!
Although DLD isn't the only time students learn about these key themes, and they are regularly give information and advice on how they can keep themselves safe, it's important for you as parents/carers to understand how you can support at home too. Therefore, below are some useful links that you can use to inform conversations you have with your child about the important topics they covered throughout the day.
The first of these is a general link giving you, as parents/carers, advice on how to discuss difficult topics with your children: NSPCC - How to talk to children about difficult topics
Year 7:
- Vaping: Catch22 - A Guide to Vaping for Young People
- Resilience and Mental Health: Hampshire CAMHs 'The Best Version of You'
Year 8:
- Anxiety and mental health: NSPCC - How to Support a Child with Depression and Anxiety
- Body image: Hampshire CAMHs 'Looking Good, Feeling Fine'
- First AID and CPR: St John's Ambulance
Year 9:
- AI: BHCS Safeguarding Blog - Risks of AI
- Checking for testicular/breast cancer: NHS - How to check your testicles. / NHS - How to check your breasts of chest
- Community safety: BHCS Safeguarding Blog - Youth Options
Year 10:
- Sexual Health and Consent: NSPCC - Advice for Families: Sexual behaviour in children
- Alcohol: Drinkaware - Talking to your child about alcohol
As ever - if you need any advice or support, contact the safeguarding team directly via the email address: safeguarding@bhcs.sfet.org.uk