Young People In Focus

WORKING WITH PARENTS OF 8-11 YEAR OLDS TOOLKIT
Julie Shepherd and Debi Roker, Young People in Focus 2007

This essential resource is for all those working with parents. It focuses on working with parents of 'pre-teens' i.e. those aged between 8 and 11, particularly around the move to secondary school. The Toolkit contains a wealth of information, resources and ideas. Topics covered include: What do parents of 8-11 year olds want? What are the options for working with this group? What training and support is available for workers? What resources are available to support workers, and parents? This Toolkit is invaluable for both experienced parenting workers, and those starting to work with this group of parents.

To view sample pages of this toolkit go to 'about our publications' and follow the links

ISBN 978 1871504 699

MOVING UP TO SECONDARY SCHOOL: REVISED EDITION
A pack to help organisations provide information and support to parents of children going up to secondary school

Debi Roker and Julie Shepherd, YPF

A revised and updated version of YPF's best-selling resource. This pack is aimed at anyone working with parents, around the time of the transition to secondary school. It includes YPF's popular 16 page Guide, containing information, resources, and guidance. The booklet and CD-Rom enables professionals to download the Guide, produce as many copies as needed, or adapt it and create their own version.

ISBN 9781871504828

Plus 16 page guide also available separately £1.00 each.

GOING TO SECONDARY SCHOOL:
A Guide for Parents

Debi Roker and Julie Shepherd
Young People in Focus, 2006

Guide for parents with children in the transition stage between primary and secondary school. It covers: moving to secondary school; helping your child prepare; new words and phrases; managing homework; children's and parents' views and experiences; dealing with bullying; books and materials for children and parents.

ISBN 978 1 871504 804

Sex and Relationship Education: The no-nonsense resource for sex education in primary schools for ages 9-11

Molly Potter, A&C Black

Sex and relationshop education (SRE) is an extremely valuable part of the curriculum but there still remains a degree of uncertaninty about what, how and when to cover different topics. This no-nonsense guide provides comprehensive advise and support for any primary school looking to develop an effective SRE programme and policy and to feel confident delivery it.

ISBN 978 14081 1087 4

MOVING ON UP!
Surviving School Transition for 10-12 year olds

Speechmark Publishing 2006

This unique and innovative board game introduces students to the issues involved in moving school and helps develop the social, emotional and personal responsibility skills to support the transition to their new school.

Suitable for 2-6 players, it is a co-operative game which means there is no individual winner. It therefore encourages young people to work together as a team and cooperate in order to win the game.

SUSSING OUT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL Transition guide book

Snivel and Shriek
Aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3

This workbook invites young people to consider, record, challenge and discuss their thoughts, worries and questions in simple activities which are ideal for use within individual, group and whole year contexts. It can also be used by parents wishing to support their child before year 7 commences.

THE PARENTALK GUIDE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Catherine Ellbery with Nick Diamond, Hodder 2006

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From leaving the harbour of primary school to the moment they enter the big wide world, this book contains everything your child needs to make it a great - and enjoyable - experience. It covers: how to go about finding a secondary school; how to help your child make the transition; how to navigate your way through the secondary school system; how to approach the big issues of drink, drugs, sex and bullying; how to help your child to make wise career choice.

Moving On Up! All you need to ease the transition from primary to secondary school.

Molly Potter, A&C Black

Moving on up! provides a ready-made resource to help teachers address their concerns with fun and meaningful activities and leaflets. Ranging from a 'How organised are you?' quiz to activities dealing with the effects of peer pressure and bullying, it covers issues that would be explored in PSCHE, year group assemblies and literacy lessons.

- A wealth of easy-to-use activities to support children through this potentially stressful time, requiring minimal preparation

- Photocopiable leaflets for parent and pupils on issues such as peer influence, bullying and coping with change

- CD-ROM of activity sheets and leaflets, with customisable versions of most activity sheets so they can be easily adapted

ISBN 978 1 4081 0913

DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL LITERACY WITH TEENAGE GIRLS
Building Confidence, Self-esteem and Self-respect

Tina Rae, Lorna Nelson, Lisa Pedersen, Sage Publications 2005

This programme creates an opportunity for teenage girls to be clearer and more positive about their developing identities as young women. Suitable for use in mainstream schools, the 10 session programme improves confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness, with the talk element encouraging students to develop their own problem-solving strategies. Issues covered include: peer pressure, sex, role models, drugs and alcohol, being a parent. Comprehensive facilitator's notes and all resource needs are provided at the back of the book and on the accompanying CD-Rom.

DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL LITERACY WITH TEENAGE BOYS
Building Confidence, Self Esteem and Self-Awareness

Tina Rae, Lisa Pedersen, Sage Publications 2007

This programme, which has been developed from research, practice and teaching, and has been tried and tested in a pupil referral unit, helps the participants to acknowledge the importance of emotional development and the fact that they have a responsibility to do something about it.

The 12 sessions cover:
- appearance
- girlfriends
- sex, problem-solving and future goals

Comprehensive facilitator's notes and all the resources needed for the programme are provided. All the worksheets are easily printable from the CD Rom that accompanies the book. This is an excellent resource for all those concerned with boys' emotional development.

TRAINER'S MANUAL- PROVIDING ALCOHOL EDUCATION TO YOUNG PEOPLE

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Andrew Cummings, UK Youth

This training manual has been designed to provide trainers with all the materials they will need to deliver a two-day training course for those who work with young people, on the theme of alcohol education.

The manual aims to equip those who work with young people with the skills, information and ideas necessary for running sessions and activities aimed at exploring issues about alcohol with young people.

BULLYING A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SUPPORT GROUP METHOD
George Robinson, Barbara Maines, Sage Publishers

Previously referred to as the No Blame Approach, the pioneering work of George and Barbara has been popular among practitioners seeking an alternative method to punishment for dealing with bullying in their setting. This book: explains how the Support Group Method began, charts the recent controversy over the approach, gives step by step guidance on using the SGM and includes real life accounts from a practitioner using the method.

BULLYING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
What it looks like and How to manage it
Keith Sullivan, Mark Cleary and Ginny Sullivan, Sage Publications 2004

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A practical, guide to dealing with bullying in secondary schools. The authors present what we know about bullying, describe development issues for adolescence and discuss the social context of the school. They analyse key features of healthy and unhealthy schools, and set out a whole-school approach to bullying and other social problems that arise in the secondary school.

Written especially for secondary school teachers, administrators and students, and the families and caregivers of the students. It is also for those who train teachers, for counsellors and educators at all levels.