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We want this to be as positive an experience as possible, rather than one that is overshadowed by fear of bullying or abuse at home.
Our seven education advisers provide training and advice to teachers in a wide range of child protection related areas. Their aim is to help teachers identify signs of possible abuse and give children the skills they need to protect themselves.
We have 13 school teams working throughout the country. They offer children independent counselling, advice and support, and give them the confidence to seek help. They also provide teachers with the opportunity to talk to a trusted professional in confidence. In addition, they can deliver parts of the curriculum, such as personal, social and health education lessons.
Our schools team in Barnsley has three counsellors working with nine schools, a learning support team, and an early years worker for local nurseries as part of the government's Sure Start initiative.
When experiencing problems at school, many children and young people feel more comfortable talking things over with their friends than with adults. We therefore help schools to establish peer support programmes and befriender projects, including the selection and training of pupil 'mentors'.
Schools are required by the National Curriculum to provide personal, social and health education, including teaching children about the responsibilities of parenthood. The NSPCC has Family Life Education, a resource pack for use with 14-16 year olds. In Cumbria and County Durham, we have a Partners in Parenting Project, again aimed at 14-16 year olds. Delivered by trained volunteers, the project is designed to give the next generation of parents a better understanding of exactly what is involved, to reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect.
For more in-depth information on FULL STOP programmes, visit NSPCC inform, our online information service for professionals.
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