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The SEAL explicit curriculum: How does it work?

The SEAL explicit curriculum: How does it work?. An activity that helps new groups get to know each other….. Adapted from Secondary SEAL Y7 Introductory theme. Pingo. This session. How does the explicit curriculum work? The 5 domains of SEAL The 50 Learning outcomes

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The SEAL explicit curriculum: How does it work?

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

  2. An activity that helps new groups get to know each other….. Adapted from Secondary SEAL Y7 Introductory theme Pingo Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  3. 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 the theme materials + 10 minute SEAL • What positives/concerns/questions arise? Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  4. A continuum of provision within a positive environment Additional highly personalised interventions Whole-school policies and practice. 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

  5. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  6. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  7. 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 The SEAL Journey Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  8. One set of age-appropriate curriculum activities for use in tutor time/PHSE Introductory theme Y7 A place to learn Theme 1: Y7, 8, 9 Learning to be together Theme 2: Y7, 8, 9 Keep on learning Theme 3: Y7, 8, 9 Learning about me Anti-bullying work: Y7, 8 and 9 Each booklet includes learning outcomes for each age-range The Explicit SEAL Curriculum: Secondary SEAL Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2 OHT 2.4

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

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

  11. Secondary Theme: Y7 A place to learn Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  12. 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 chartersCircle Games Paper-Chains Welcome packs Secret friends Name Games Quizzes Group challenges Home group flags Calming down posters Songs – ‘Consider Yourself’ Content of Introductory Theme Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  13. Learning/working and the importance of a positive environment If: We feel scared, stressed, if we do not feel safe, valued, or that we belong 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 Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

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

  15. 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 What do we see in a positive, safe learning environment? Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

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

  17. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  18. Feeling valued Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

  19. Next Steps Take some time to look through either: • The Introductory Theme materials for Y7: A place to learn Be prepared to feed back: 1 positive, 1 concern and 1 question. Secondary SEAL initial staff awareness: PPT 2

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