We provide a number of training courses throughout the year suitable for all staff in school . The majority of our courses are available to any school and are delivered virtually or face to face in Leeds. We also have a number of eLearning modules available. All our training is bookable via Leeds for Learning Link.
We are also able to provide some of our courses as whole staff training for your setting. Please e mail schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this option.
Education toolkit to empower students to become the generation that ends HIV stigma
A new resource called ‘Empowering Students: End HIV Stigma’ was officially launched at an event at Parliament on 23 March 2022, organised by UK charity CHIVA and hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS.
The new toolkit, developed by young people living with HIV, will enable teachers to educate young people with the facts about HIV in an engaging way and inspire them to become the generation that ends HIV stigma.
Leeds School Uniform Exchange
Leeds School Uniform Exchange aims to make it easy to share good quality, second hand uniform at a time when the challenge of the cost of living has never been more keenly felt.
Moving up! transition animation and toolkit with accompanying booklet for parents and carers.
Support children's transitions to secondary school with the Anna Freud Moving Up! animation, toolkit and booklet.
Young People's Gambling harm prevention programme
Ever wondered what ‘skins, loot boxes, crates, packs or in-app purchases are?
The benefits of plants in the classroom
Watch this 2 min video from Edutopia summarising 5 reasons that it is beneficial to bring plants into school classrooms.
https://www.edutopia.org/video/5-reasons-bring-plants-classroom
My Life as a Young Carer: Video
A video detailing the experiences of a young carer
NSPCC Report Remove tool
Please share this important tool for young people under 18 to help them report and remove sexual images of themselves online.
Help and advice for talking to pupils about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning and many children and young people may be worried about what they are seeing and hearing in the media, including on social media platforms.
This article contains links to many resources. We will continue to update this article with helpful information to support you in exploring these difficult topics and avoid misinformation.
Teenage pregnancy: the stats teachers need to know
A joined-up approach has helped to cut teen pregnancy by 60 per cent – but there is more work to do, says Alison Hadley
Sustainability & Climate Change - a draft strategy for the education & children’s services systems
Young people will be empowered to take action on the environment as part of new measures designed to put climate change at the heart of education.
Announcing a range of measures in a speech at COP26 today, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi sets out a vision for all children to be taught about the importance of conserving and protecting our planet.
NEW National Food Strategy - The Plan
Following the publishing of Part One last year, The National Food Strategy – The Plan, is now ready! This plan includes a series of recommendations designed to be implemented over the next three years, they are essential first steps in a longer-term transition for better food systems.
Landmark report - UK can make major cuts to carbon emissions more cheaply than previously thought.
Unconscious bias in football commentary
Marcus Rashford urges more compassion for UK's poorest children.
School Breakfast Bill .
Magic Breakfast is working with Feeding Britain and Labour MP Emma Lewell-Buck on a school breakfast bill. This builds on, and scales-up, current government funding for school breakfasts. If successful, the bill would ensure that all children in England start the day settled and ready to learn, allowing every child in the country to reach their full potential.