Years 5 - 8
BEYOND THE SURFACE
Bullying. Mental Health. Puberty. Empathy. Online Safety. Puberty. Peer pressure & substance abuse.
The Projects
There are four projects in the ‘Beyond the Surface’ series:
CHANGING (puberty), live show or film option available
BULLIED (bullying), live show or film option available
CONNECTED (internet use), live show available
ADDICTED (drugs & addiction), live show available
All four follow an episode of 'Beyond the Surface', a fly on the wall style tv show performed on stage, or presented on screen as a film. The presenter and audience, along with the two teenagers watching the programme from their living room, follow a variety of people of different ages, backgrounds, and personality types as they navigate the nuances of the chosen topic.
How the Day Works
Each project consists of either a 40 – 50 minute performance for up to 250 students, performed at the beginning of the day (or a showing of the film) with either one or two different interactive workshops.
Half or Full Day Options.
STATUTORY RSE GUIDELINES COVERED INCLUDE
The importance of self-esteem, independence and having a positive relationship with oneself, and how these characteristics support healthy relationships with others
The benefits and importance of physical activity, sleep, time outdoors, community participation and volunteering or acts of kindness for mental wellbeing and happiness
Finding the courage to participate in activities which initially feel challenging may decrease anxiety over time rather than increasing it.
The different types of bullying (including online bullying), the impact of bullying, the responsibilities of bystanders to report bullying and how and where to get help. How to identify harmful behaviours online including bullying, abuse or harassment. (Bullied Project Specific)
How advertising and information is targeted at them and how to be a discerning consumer of information online. That the internet contains inappropriate and upsetting content, some of which is illegal, including unacceptable content that encourages misogyny, violence or use of weapons. The importance of screen-free time before bed. The similarities and differences between the online world and the physical world. The same expectations of behaviour apply in all contexts, including online (Connected Project Specific)
The main changes which take place in males and females, and the implications for emotional and physical health. How to develop key social and emotional skills that will increase pupils' safety from involvement in conflict and violence. That there are a range of strategies for identifying, resisting and understanding pressure in relationships from peers or others, The changing adolescent body, including brain development (Changing Project Specific)
That the co-occurrence of alcohol/drug use and poor mental health is common and that the relationship is bi-directional. The physical and psychological consequences of problem-use of alcohol. That gambling can lead to serious mental health harms. The risks of taking illegal drugs (Addicted Project Specific)
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@TOTItheatre can you pls thank Stephen, Lou and Gemma for doing a gr8 job on the play at Chauncy. They really opened up my eyes and made me :)