Transition Year Student PSA Programme
Programme | Transition Year Student PSA Programme |
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Instructor | Alex Walsh – Senior Instructor |
Duration of Course | 3 hours – morning or afternoon session |
Maximum number of participants | 30 students |
This programme covers the following:
- Boundaries/personal space
- Consent
- Attitude and behaviour
- Anti-social behaviour
- How to avoid confrontation
- Tips on how to handle confrontation if unavoidable
- How to challenge inappropriate behaviour
- How to avoid becoming a victim
- Easy to learn self-defence moves
- Assault/sexual assault
- Internet/mobile telephone awareness
Aims
- Enable students to understand the benefit of effective communication
- Develop assertiveness in a positive manner
- Evaluate attitude and
behaviour of others - Gain new/improve personal safety skills & techniques
- Address anti-bullying
- To help students understand consent and the consequences of inappropriate
behaviour
Related Learning
This programme links with existing school modules such Personal & Social Development and Health Education by:
- The promotion of positive attitudes and
behaviour - The well being of students in school, socially and in the working environment
- Adhering to and upholding anti-bullying
- Students feeling empowered and valued, learning new methods and skills
- Promoting safety education
As outlined in the ‘Transition Year Programmes – Guidelines for Schools’ this programme will enable students to:
- Develop active and participatory citizenship in pupils with regard to human rights and social responsibilities
- Increase student
self knowledge - Develop an understanding of others and situations
- Recognise and understand feelings and attitude of
behaviour - Enhance the concept of self
Learning Outcomes
- The importance of personal safety and awareness
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Attitude and
behaviour of self and others - Assertiveness
- Awareness of others
- Risk & threat assessment
- Q & A feedback from students
The programme is available throughout the school year to all interested schools. This interactive programme is designed to inform and benefit students in improving their personal safety and awareness. All expenses and associated costs of training are included in pricing structure.
Executive Summary
At Personal Safety Ireland we
We are committed to assisting Transition Year and all secondary school students have an increased awareness of their personal safety. By investing and taking part in this programme, students will develop a better understanding of communication, assertiveness and student wellbeing
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All participating students will be asked to integrate and work in groups assessing, evaluating and resolving
Personal Safety Ireland delivers the following in the Personal Safety & Awareness programme:
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This integrated programme encourages participants to interact with each other and work in groups assessing, evaluating and resolving scenario and
Working through the programme, students will gain a greater knowledge and understanding of communication, positive assertiveness and student wellbeing.
Our aims and objectives are to encourage students to become aware and responsible for their own personal safety.
By respecting, listening and appreciating each other’s ideas and opinions they will collectively understand the importance of bringing the
Attendance certificates will be issued to all. All training materials and equipment will be provided by Personal Safety Ireland.
Your Instructor for this programme is Alexander Walsh.
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