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New student council prepares to lead the way at DLD College
Preparing them for the adrenaline-fuelled
tasks ahead, the students spent time self- reflecting before exploring leadership philosophy and theory. Putting their newly enhanced abilities to the test, the budding leaders participated in a range of skill-building activities. By working collectively on construction
Members of the newly elected student council at DLD College London have been put through their paces during a leadership development weekend, preparing them for a demanding year ahead. A team of 14 students from the Westminster
Bridge-based college embarked on the action- packed trip to East Sussex, to participate in the initiative hosted by Adventure Lifesigns.
projects such as raft building and tower structures, the young adults developed their ability to work successfully within a team. Further leadership experiences came from navigating through a low rope assault course whilst attempting to not spill a number of glasses of water on a tray, enhancing guidance and communication, and scaling the heights of rock climbing walls which built on their confidence. Vice Principal (Pastoral), Thomas Hadcroft
commented: “The trip was a highly successful leadership development initiative, aiming to challenge our students and enhance their skillset in preparation for the year ahead.”
“The variety of activities offered new
experiences to test the group, pushing them out of their comfort zone and giving them new opportunities to learn.”
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Autistic children benefit from free equine-assisted learning thanks to Rein & Shine
On May 7th this year, Hoof Club, part of Rein and Shine equestrian centre in North Wiltshire, ran a free equine- assisted learning day for autistic children in support of the National Autistic Society (NAS). The day also raised more than £600 in net proceeds to be donated directly to NAS. Forty-five children on the
autistic spectrum attended the free day to experience
the many benefits equine-assisted learning has to offer. Each child experienced 45-minutes of horse riding and 45-minutes of grooming which included learning about welfare and safety. At the end of their sessions the children were delighted to receive a free rosette. This unique opportunity, which was booked via the children’s schools, proved to be very therapeutic and educational and the number of smiles seen at the end of the day reflected one of the many benefits equine therapy and learning has to offer. Feedback was nothing but positive from parents and teachers alike, many of them planning on returning to Rein and Shine having seen the valuable impact it had on the children. “The day was even more successful than we could have imagined,” said
Johanna McDonald, who owns and runs Rein & Shine with husband John McDonald. “Children with autism can hugely benefit from horses. We wanted to give them a chance to experience this whilst we raised money for a worthwhile cause at the same time. It takes a lot of work and resources to run a day like this and seeing the children enjoying the benefits makes it all worthwhile. We hope to see lots of the children return to Rein and Shine so we can help them in the future.”
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Leading charity launches new service to help schools support health and wellbeing
Leading charity Aquarius has launched a brand-new service to help schools utilise the pupil premium to provide specialist support for young people affected by mental health issues and problems arising from alcohol, drug and gambling misuse in the home. Figures from NHS Trusts across England
reveal that over 100,000 children were turned away from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) between 2015 and 2017, with an average of 150 pupils a day not getting the support they need. This research is supported by statistics from the Care Quality Commission Report 2017 which shows that those accepted were still waiting up to 18 months to be treated. With no waiting lists, Aquarius Life provides early intervention and multi-
disciplinary behavioural support to build resilience in young people, improve life chances, reduce absenteeism and exclusion rates, and improve results for secondary schools. Specialist services include one-to-one and group support, counselling services and prevention and information workshops, which can be funded using the pupil premium. Aquarius Life also contributes to PHSE education programmes by covering
topics in the core themes of ‘health and wellbeing’ and ‘living in the wider world’ and also helps schools and colleges demonstrate their commitment to SMSC development and meeting the SMSC Quality Mark. Recent research by Aquarius Life also reveals that 83% of all employees in
the education sector have experienced stress or pressure that they are struggling to cope with. To support these employees, Aquarius Life also provides important training and CPD for teaching staff, staff wellbeing programmes, policy development for schools and support for parents and carers, as well as coordination and referral services between other agencies. Aquarius Life is part of Aquarius, a charity that has been providing specialist
support services relating to alcohol, drugs, gambling and mental health to children, young people and professionals for over 40 years.
uaquariuslife.org.uk May 2018
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