Saturday, 31 January 2026

📘 Mental Health, Disability, and Respect Inclusive Education for Children & Young People

 



👧🧒 Who this version is for

This adapted version of the training is suitable for:

  • Primary school children (age-appropriate, simplified)

  • Middle school / junior high

  • Senior / high school students

  • Students with additional needs

  • Neurodivergent learners

  • School staff and teaching assistants

  • Anti-bullying and wellbeing programmes


🎯 Why this learning is important

Children and young people can experience bullying because:

  • They learn differently

  • They need extra support

  • They have a disability

  • They struggle with mental health

  • They communicate differently

  • They need more time or help

This learning helps students:

  • Understand that everyone learns differently

  • Learn kindness, patience, and fairness

  • Know that difference is not wrong

  • Understand how to get help if bullying happens


🧩 What children and students learn

Key Messages (Child-Friendly)

  • Everyone’s brain works in its own way

  • Some people need more help, and that is okay

  • Mental health is part of health

  • Bullying is not okay

  • Asking for help is a strength


🏫 Senior & High School Version

Learning Focus

  • Respecting differences in learning and mental health

  • Understanding disability and reasonable support

  • Recognising bullying, exclusion, and stigma

  • Knowing rights in school settings

  • Learning how to support friends

Topics Included

  • Learning differences (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc.)

  • Mental health and emotions

  • Bullying and discrimination

  • Speaking up and reporting concerns

  • Supporting others safely


🧸 Primary / Younger Children Version

Child-Friendly Learning

  • Being kind and fair

  • Understanding that not everyone learns the same way

  • Feelings and emotions

  • What bullying looks like

  • Who to talk to if worried

Simple Language Examples

“Some children need more time.”
“Some children need help with reading or numbers.”
“That does not mean they are less clever.”


🛑 Anti-Bullying Focus

This training supports:

  • Anti-bullying policies

  • SEND inclusion

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Safe learning environments

Children learn:

  • What bullying is

  • Why bullying hurts

  • How to be an ally

  • When and how to report concerns


♿ Inclusion & Accessibility

The school versions are:

  • Easy Read

  • Visual and symbol-friendly

  • Clear and calm

  • Non-judgemental

  • Trauma-aware

Suitable for:

  • SEND learners

  • Neurodivergent students

  • Students with anxiety

  • Learners returning after absence


🧠 Long-Term Impact

Teaching this early helps:

  • Reduce bullying

  • Improve empathy

  • Build confidence

  • Support mental health

  • Create safer schools and communities

It also prepares students for:

  • College

  • Work

  • Adult life

  • Understanding rights and responsibilities

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