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Inclusive Sessions: Yoga sessions are designed to be inclusive, accommodating the diverse needs of students across different age groups and abilities.

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Physical Fitness: Improve strength, flexibility, and balance through various yoga postures.

Stress Reduction: Utilise breathing exercises and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety.

Emotional Regulation: Promote emotional stability and mindfulness, helping students manage their emotions effectively.

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Yoga is a holistic practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Staff Training: Staff members have undertaken the Seasons for Growth Companion training.

Program Integration: Seasons for Growth groups have become a fixture in the weekly curriculum, with a steady flow of participants. New groups are formed once a previous group completes the program.

Adaptation of Resources: Given the complex needs of St Oswald'a pupils, many of the program's resources have been adapted using symbols through Boardmaker or Clicker to meet the specific needs of the learners.

Positive Outcomes: Pupils participating in the program have shown improvements in emotional regulation, coping skills, and peer relationships. Feedback from pupils has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Structured Sessions: The program is delivered in a series of structured sessions that follow a set program, designed to help children understand and normalise the grief process.

Peer Support: Pupils participate in small groups, providing an opportunity to share their experiences and offer mutual support.

Resilience Building: Focuses on building resilience and equipping pupils with skills to manage future challenges and changes.

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The Seasons for Growth program is designed to support pupils who have experienced significant changes, grief, or losses in their lives. It addresses a variety of situations, including:

Changes in family dynamics (e.g., divorce, separation, caregiving situations)

Grief due to the loss of a friend or family member

Parental challenges (e.g., coping with unemployment, imprisonment, cost of living)

Pupils or their families dealing with long-term injury, significant illness, or disability

The program provides a safe space for young people to explore their feelings, understand the impact of change and loss, and develop coping strategies to manage their emotions and experiences.

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Staff Training: One staff member has undertaken Therapeutic & Sensory Gardening training and now leads the implementation of gardening and horticulture activities within the school.

Program Integration: Gardening has been fully integrated into the SP DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) programs, focusing on horticulture. This ensures that students gain practical skills and knowledge related to gardening and sustainability.

Composting Initiatives: Leaf and soil composting have been a significant focus this academic year, teaching students about recycling organic matter and the benefits of composting for plant growth and environmental health.

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Goals of Therapeutic & Sensory Gardening 

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Sensory Stimulation: Enhance sensory awareness and integration through interaction with various textures, smells, and colors of plants.

Emotional Wellbeing: Promote relaxation and reduce stress, improving overall emotional regulation.

Physical Activity: Improve fine and gross motor skills through hands-on gardening tasks.

Environmental Awareness: Develop a connection to nature and understanding of environmental sustainability.

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Therapeutic & Sensory Gardening is an intervention that involves engaging students in gardening activities designed to stimulate their senses and provide therapeutic benefits. This approach uses the natural environment and horticultural activities to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive well being. Students participate in planting, nurturing, and harvesting plants, which promotes sensory engagement and provides a calming, therapeutic experience.

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Curriculum Integration: Duke of Edinburgh has been integrated into the Wider Achievement curriculum at St Oswald's School.

Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. This award recognises personal achievement and development in young people, helping them build confidence and skills for the future. Each level offers a rewarding experience, and the completion of the Gold Award is often highly regarded by employers and universities. The DofE encourages independence, leadership, perseverance, and the ability to work well with others, while providing young people with memories and skills they can carry into adulthood.

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Develop New Skills: Encourage young people to learn and improve in areas like music, art, leadership, or problem-solving, helping them discover their passions and talents.

Promote Physical Fitness: Inspire participants to stay active through sports, outdoor activities, or fitness challenges, promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Foster Volunteering and Community Engagement: Encourage young people to make a positive impact in their communities by volunteering, supporting charitable causes, and developing empathy for others.

Build Resilience and Teamwork: Through activities like expeditions and group challenges, the DofE helps participants build resilience, learn to work with others, and develop leadership skills.

Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem: By completing the award levels, participants gain a sense of achievement, boosting their confidence and preparing them for future challenges, both personally and professionally.

Enhance Career Opportunities: The DofE is recognised globally and helps young people build skills that employers and colleges value, such as teamwork, leadership, and commitment.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a youth achievement program that encourages young people to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and contribute to their communities. Founded by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1956, the program offers three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—each involving activities like volunteering, physical fitness, skills development, and outdoor expeditions. The DofE aims to build confidence, resilience, and leadership in young people, helping them grow into responsible and active citizens. It's recognised worldwide and provides valuable experiences that can enhance personal growth and future opportunities.

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Fundraising and Enterprise: is delivered as part of our Wider Achievement Curriculum

Developing Young Workforce: Our sessions are supported by business teachers and our career advisers.

Deep Knowledge: We keep the same group for the entire year so we have the time to explore a topic in a lot of detail and have the time to make our dreams a reality.

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Create Fun and Useful Ideas: Think of something cool or helpful that people would like to buy or use, like a fun toy, game, or snack!

Learn to Work as a Team: Work together with friends or family to build your business, share ideas, and help each other out.

Save and Earn Money: Set goals to make enough money to buy things you want or save for something special, like a new game or a fun trip.

Be Creative: Come up with new ideas for how to make your product better or how to make it stand out to people.

Be Responsible: Take care of your project by keeping track of your money, supplies, and how things are going.

Help Others: Raise money or collect items to help people or animals who need it, like donating to a school or helping a charity.

Have Fun While Raising Money: Organize fun activities like bake sales, talent shows, or walkathons to raise money for a good cause.

Work Together with Friends: Get your friends and family involved to raise money together and make a bigger impact!

Learn About Giving Back: Understand why it’s important to help others and how your actions can make a difference in the world.

Celebrate Success: After raising money, celebrate the success of your efforts and see how the donations helped

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Enterprise refers to the process of starting and managing a business or project with the goal of making a profit or achieving a specific objective. It involves identifying opportunities, developing a product or service, and organising resources to meet the needs of customers or clients. In essence, enterprise is about innovation, risk-taking, and turning ideas into reality.

Fundraising is the process of gathering financial support for a cause, project, or organisation, typically through donations, grants, or sponsorship. It involves reaching out to individuals, businesses, or institutions to secure the funds needed to support a mission, whether it’s for a charitable cause, a community project, or a business venture. Fundraising can take many forms, including events, campaigns, or online initiatives.

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Program Integration: Scouting has been fully embedded within the Wider Achievement curriculum from S1 to S6, ensuring that all students within this range have the option to participate in the program.

Qualified Leaders: One staff member have become a qualified Scout leaders, allowing them to lead the weekly program. In addition, regional and national district Scout leaders lead sessions every four weeks, providing additional expertise and support.

Badge Earning: Pupils work together to earn Scout badges that are tailored to the class's wants and needs, allowing for a personalised and engaging experience. These badges cover a range of skills and achievements, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

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Leadership Skills: Develop leadership qualities by taking on roles and responsibilities within the group.

Teamwork and Social Skills: Enhance social skills and teamwork through collaborative projects and activities.

Confidence and Resilience: Build confidence and resilience through overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

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Scouting is a youth development program that provides young people with opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote personal growth, social skills, teamwork, and community engagement. Through a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, Scouts develop practical skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of responsibility. The program is structured around earning badges that recognize achievements and skills in areas such as survival skills, community service, and personal development.

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In St Oswald's, Music Therapy is integrated into the weekly curriculum for our children and young people.

Staff have undergone training on how to implement Music Therapy.

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Enhance Communication Skills: Using music to encourage verbal and non-verbal expression, helping individuals improve their ability to communicate.

Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Through music-based relaxation techniques, music therapy can help individuals manage stress and promote emotional well-being.

Promote Cognitive and Motor Functioning: Engaging in rhythm, melody, and movement to enhance memory, attention, coordination, and motor skills.

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Music therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses music to address various physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It involves engaging students in listening to, creating, or performing music in a structured way, facilitated by a trained music teacher. Music therapy can help improve mood, enhance communication, reduce stress and anxiety, promote physical rehabilitation, and support emotional expression. It is often used with people who have conditions like autism, dementia, mental health disorders, and developmental disabilities. The goal is to improve the overall well-being of the individual through music.

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Class Topics:

S1: Topics include Smoking & Vaping, Alcohol, and Railway Safety, helping younger students understand the risks associated with these issues.

S2: Focus on Hate Crimes & Violence, educating students on the impact of these behaviors and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion.

S3: Addressing County Lines, providing crucial information on the dangers of drug trafficking and exploitation.

S4: Covering Sexism, Misogyny, and Relationships, aiming to foster healthy relationships and respect for all genders.

S5: Focus on Drugs, educating students about the dangers and consequences of drug use.

S6: Preparing students for Transitions beyond St Oswald's School, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to stay safe in new environments.

Whole School: Sessions on CPR training, water safety, road safety, and fire safety provide essential life skills that benefit all students.

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Enhanced Safety Awareness: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of safety issues, making them more aware and prepared to handle potentially dangerous situations.

Empowerment and Responsibility: Programs like the Keep Safe Ambassador award empower students to take responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.

Improved Decision-Making: Knowledge about the consequences of behaviors such as smoking, vaping, drug use, and hate crimes helps students make informed decisions.

Positive Relationships with Law Enforcement: Regular interaction with Police Scotland fosters positive relationships and trust between students and law enforcement officers.

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Pupils at St Oswald's School have access to a rolling program of training events and classroom talks delivered by Police Scotland. These sessions are integrated into St Oswald's School's Wider Achievement curriculum, focusing on ensuring that children and young people are aware of their right to be safe. The partnership aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate various safety-related issues in their daily lives.

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Art Therapy is an intervention that provides professional support to students through trained professionals. The program aims to help students address personal, social, and academic issues by offering a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to explore their feelings and concerns. Counselling sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.

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Highly Qualified Staff: To practice as an art therapist in the UK, it is a legal requirement to complete a Masters level training course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We use our PEF Money to pay for Sarah Bradley our Art therapist.

Referral System: Pupils participate in ART Therapy through referrals from school staff. St Oswald's School has created a formal school referral form to streamline this process, ensuring that students who need support are identified and referred efficiently.

Implementation: Art Therapy has been implemented successfully, with students receiving regular counselling sessions tailored to their individual needs.

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Emotional Support: Provide a safe space for students to express and manage their emotions.

Mental Health Improvement: Support students in addressing and overcoming mental health challenges.

Enhanced Coping Skills: Equip students with strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties.

Improved Self-Esteem and Confidence: Help students build self-esteem and confidence through personal development.

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E Sports: St Oswald's School has one trained E Sports teacher who delivers a session once a week.

SQA Qualification: It is now possible to gain a qualification in E Sports. Students are working towards gaining accreditation for their efforts.

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Improve Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making: Develop the ability to analyse situations quickly, make smart decisions under pressure, and adapt strategies in real-time during competitions.

Enhance Team Collaboration and Communication: Build strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively coordinate with teammates, manage roles, and achieve shared objectives.

Increase Mental Resilience and Focus: Cultivate the ability to stay focused and remain calm under stress, handling both wins and losses with a positive mindset.

Develop Technical and Reflex Skills: Improve hand-eye coordination, reaction times, and game-specific technical skills to increase performance and competitive edge.

Build a Personal Brand and Career in Esports: Establish a recognisable online presence through streaming, social media, and content creation, while exploring career opportunities within the Esports industry.

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Esports refers to organised, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, teams, or organisations. These events are often broadcast online and can involve a variety of game genres, such as strategy, first-person shooters, and sports simulations. Esports has grown rapidly in popularity, with large-scale tournaments, sponsorship, and global fan bases.

Benefits of Esports:

1. Cognitive Skills: Playing Esports can improve problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning, as players must make quick decisions and adapt to dynamic situations.

2. Teamwork and Communication: Many Esports games are team-based, helping players develop collaboration, communication, and leadership skills in a high-pressure environment.

3. Career Opportunities: Beyond playing, Esports offers career paths in coaching, broadcasting, event management, and content creation, leading to professional growth.

4. Social Interaction: Esports fosters a sense of community, where players can interact with others who share similar interests, both locally and globally.

5. Stress Relief and Entertainment: For both players and fans, Esports provides a form of entertainment and an escape, while also being a social outlet.

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Staff Training: Staff member completed Game to Grow's Educationally Applied Role Playing Level 1. Further staff have been trained at in school training events.

Program Implementation: TA-RPG sessions have been integrated into the school’s weekly curriculum within Wider Achievement.

Positive Outcomes: Students have shown increased engagement and enthusiasm for the sessions, with noticeable improvements in social communication, emotional regulation, and self-confidence.

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Structured Gameplay: D&D sessions are organised with specific pupils ESP and SCERTS targets in mind and as a result game session content is tailored to the participants.

Role-Playing: Participants create characters and engage in role-playing, which helps them explore different aspects of their personalities and emotions in a safe, controlled environment.

Social Interaction: The collaborative nature of Dungeons & Dragons fosters teamwork, communication, and social skills as players work together to achieve common goals.

Creativity and Imagination: Players engage in creative thinking and storytelling by assuming the persona of their character and acting out encounters.

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Therapeutically Applied Role Playing Games (TA-RPG) using Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition is an intervention that uses the structured storytelling and role-playing elements of Dungeons & Dragons to address social and emotional learning goals. Therapeutically Applied Role Playing leverages the collaborative and imaginative nature of Dungeons & Dragons to promote social communication, emotional regulation, turn taking and cognitive development in children and young people.