Life Skills Programme

7 easy-to-use practical manuals with activities and strategies for PSHE Lessons Developed by Shay & Margaret McConnon This set of 7 practical manuals is designed for Personal and Social Skills lessons or active tutorial work, based on experiential learning methods. The exercises are flexible enough to be dipped into as a component of a Health Education, Religious Education, or English course. For young people the Your Choice Series provides a secure and stimulating framework within which they can consider their attitudes and behaviour, and develop more mature insights into their own personalities and their interaction with others. Each handbook represents about a term's work on a specific aspect of personal skills development and each chapter provides a structured lesson plan with suggestions for further work. Your Choice Life Skills Programme Set of 7 £199 Ref: 464-50352-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER These titles are also available separately: Assertiveness Programme Boyfriends, Girlfriends Programme The Assertiveness programme will heighten the student's awareness of and give practice in the skills of assertiveness. FREE CD-ROM included. Boyfriends, Girlfriends is structured with experiences which aim to educate the sensitivities of sexuality and respect for individuals in relationships. FREE CD-ROM included. £29.50 Ref: 464-2118-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER £29.50 Ref: 464-2114-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Conflict Programme Feelings Programme Self-Esteem Programme Conflict aims to prepare students to deal with conflicts in positive ways. It helps them to understand why conflicts occur and teaches successful ways of handling them. FREE CD-ROM included. Feelings aims to help students become aware of their feelings, to accept responsibility for them and to develop effective coping strategies. FREE CD-ROM included. Self-Esteem helps young people to a more accurate awareness of self, to be clearer about their life goals and to make a start on achieving these. FREE CD-ROM included. £29.50 Ref: 464-2119-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER £29.50 Ref: 464-2110-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER £29.50 Ref: 464-2116-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Skills of Friendship Programme Stress Programme Skills of Friendship aims to create opportunities for young people to develop skills to allow them to enjoy positive and successful relationships with others. Stress helps young people understand the nature and causes of stress and develop techniques for managing stress effectively. £29.50 Ref: 464-2117-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER £29.50 Ref: 464-2109-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER These practical manuals can all be bought together as one great money saving Value Set, Your Choice Life Skills Programme Set of 7 Complete set of 7 manuals £199 Ref: 464-50352-57 CLICK HERE TO ORDER "Your Choice Series is a valuable resource, which can be used with flexibility – large chunks or single activities can be used with equal success." - Tracy Hollyhead, Social Inclusion Facilitator, Telford & Wrekin Council Sensory Inclusion Service Authors Shay & Margaret McConnon spent 15 years in special education, teaching young people who had emotional and behavioural difficulties. They developed programmes to enhance the self-worth of these students and to improve their social skills. The Your Choice books are best sellers in their field and continue to form the basis for many PSHE programmes across the English-speaking world. For these and many more resources on special needs, plus any other social, emotional, behavioural, mental health or well-being issues, please visit our website www.incentiveplus.co.uk Schools & educational establishments can ORDER ON ACCOUNT CLICK HERE To Order: By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@incentiveplus.co.uk By post: Incentive Plus, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: http://www.incentiveplus.co.uk Stay connected with Incentive Plus, the UK's largest supplier of social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and well-being resources for all ages.…

An invaluable tool to give all the teachers in your school an insight into Special Needs

The Special Needs Insight – Set of 12 Books Just £99.99 An invaluable tool to give all the teachers in your school an insight into Special Needs Not only does The 12 Teachers’ Pocketbooks Special Needs Collection cover the different types of special needs such as Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, CD and ODD, but it also includes the areas that special needs pupils struggle with, such as anger management, behaviour management, emotional literacy, eating disorders, speech, language and communication, plus it looks at differentiation and raising achievement. These 128 page pocketbooks are ideal for teachers to dip into so they can gain a concise yet comprehensive understanding of special needs for pupils of all ages. The pocketbooks come in a set of 12 at a special discounted price of £99.99 or are available individually.    12 Teachers’ Pocketbooks – The Special Needs Collection £99.99 Ref: 240-50345-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Dyscalculia Pocketbook will tell you exactly what dyscalculia is; you’ll discover the possible causes of dyscalculia, its different subtypes and the learning difficulties it gives rise to; learn about different ways to identify dyscalculia and find support strategies for helping children who have this specific learning difficulty. Dyscalculia Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-50344-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Dyslexia Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-10370-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Dyslexia Pocketbook provides an outline of what dyslexia is; ways to recognise ‘at risk’ signs; information about learning profiles of dyslexic students; suggested solutions; how to improve the performance of dyslexic students and pointers to further resources. The Dyspraxia/DCD Pocketbook will tell you what dyspraxia/DCD is and the current approaches to diagnosis. You’ll learn how to recognise students with dyspraxia; familiarise yourself with the effects of the condition; and equip yourself with a range of teaching tools and classroom strategies to support pupils with this ‘hidden disability’.  Dyspraxia / DCD Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-11200-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Asperger Syndrome Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-10369-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Asperger Syndrome Pocketbook explains what Asperger’s syndrome is and offers a range of helpful strategies for overcoming the challenges it poses. The book covers social impairment, obsessive interests; repetition and change; verbal and non-verbal communication; anger; sensory problems; study skills and exams; and considers whole school implications. The Challenging Behaviours Pocketbook focuses on three particular behaviour disorders: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), CD (Conduct Disorder) and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). The book is packed with tips, ideas, explanations and strategies. Challenging Behaviours Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-7351-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Eating Disorders Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-50189-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Eating Disorders Pocketbook explains what an eating disorder is and what life is like for sufferers. It identifies risk factors and warning signs, outlines ways to encourage pupils to talk about their disorder, and looks at strategies for helping them. Also includes a whole school approach to supporting recovery.  The Speech, Language & Communication Pocketbook shows teachers how to support pupils who are unable to understand and communicate effectively. It includes auditory memory, active listening skills, building sentences and narrative in speech and in writing, phonological difficulties and voice disorders, social communication, and a whole-school approach to SLCN. Speech, Language and Communication Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-50346-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Anger and Conflict Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-10219-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Anger & Conflict Management Pocketbook tells you about the anger cycle; how to recognise early warning signs and intervene to prevent an eruption; how to handle angry explosions/conflict situations; how to repair relationships following an outburst and how to teach children to manage difficult emotions. The Emotional Literacy Pocketbook  explains that by helping students to recognise, understand and handle emotions – their own and others’ – we can build their self-esteem, improve their confidence and pave the way for them to become educationally and socially successful. Emotional Literacy Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-9902-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Behaviour Management Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-10259-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Behaviour Management Pocketbook covers different styles of behaviour management; getting the basics right; eight core principles and a ten-step discipline plan. A section entitled ‘developing the toolkit’ offers a broad range of strategies for teachers to use. The Differentiation Pocketbook is about planning and teaching creative, student-focused lessons where every learner is appropriately challenged and where engaged, stimulated and motivated students work in a state of ‘flow’. In this kind of environment true differentiation serves not to label but to enable. Differentiation Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-50348-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER Raising Achievement Pocketbook £8.99 Ref: 240-50347-51 CLICK HERE TO ORDER The Raising Achievement Pocketbook shows how to strengthen learning and engagement, so boosting progress and attainment. Drawing on education research on feedback, metacognition and motivation, the book brings theory to life with examples and case studies. A thought-provoking read that could raise your game and improve student outcomes. For these and many more resources on special needs, plus any other social, emotional, behavioural, mental health or well-being issues, please visit our website www.incentiveplus.co.uk Schools & educational establishments can ORDER ON ACCOUNT CLICK HERE To Order: By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@incentiveplus.co.uk By post: Incentive Plus, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: http://www.incentiveplus.co.uk Stay connected with Incentive Plus, the UK's largest supplier of social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and well-being resources for all ages.…

A PSHE Quality Assured Resource to Tackle Teenage Issues

REALLY? A Hard Hitting Film Resource to Approach Tough Teenage Issues "The whole resource is best considered as a powerful catalyst for learning that sets important issues in a real life context and provides a series of strong starting points for subsequent learning. This resource doesn’t attempt to show false ‘happy endings’ or offer simplistic messages, instead leaving it open for pupils to explore their own feelings and construct their own strategies." - Nick Boddington, PSHE Association’s Subject Lead A PSHE Association Quality Assured Resource, Really? is built around a powerful piece of drama which explores key PSHE education topics and themes. The resource pack tackles: Teenage Pregnancy Drugs Bullying Self-Harm Sexual Orientation Emotional Neglect Healthy Lifestyles The film brings together a number of characters, each with their own issues and personal stories that gradually emerge during the course of the time they spend together. The content and style is probably best suited for years 10 and 11 although this could be adapted for a number of age ranges. Ref: 504-50297-46 £99 + VAT CLICK HERE TO ORDER Unlike the ‘usual’ PSHE style information videos, Really? will keep young people engaged and is guaranteed to drive rich discussion on a number of key subjects. The film is accompanied by a resource pack put together by Wellbeing and Education Specialists, designed to fully support the presentation of the film. Contents: Film DVD and Character Extras A-Z Signposting Pack Lesson Plans Teaching Guide Character Profiles Film Poster "The film is excellent and relevant to the students and was easily used with a range of other activities to explore the issues in more depth." - Michelle Johnston, Aylesford School Sports College To see the trailer click here. REALLY? FILM AND RESOURCE PACK Ref: 504-50297-46 £99 + VAT CLICK HERE TO ORDER Schools & educational establishments can ORDER ON ACCOUNT CLICK HERE To Order: By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@incentiveplus.co.uk By post: Incentive Plus, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: http://www.incentiveplus.co.uk Stay connected with Incentive Plus, the UK's largest supplier of social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and well-being resources for all ages.…