Schools & Youth
Standing by our young people
Our Schools Team currently work regularly in 5 local schools across the Brighton & Hove area.
We deliver weekly clubs, workshops and 1-1 support, as well as pioneering prayer and reflection spaces.
“On behalf of the Year 7 team, we would like to say a huge thank you to and all your team for their support and help. It’s been a pleasure working with you all. Our year 7s have really benefited from having you around.”
What we do
Prayer and Reflection Spaces
We create a vibrant and challenging environment to explore the meaning and significance of prayer, working with schools to make sure they get the most out of SMSC and RE curricula.
Clubs and Safe Spaces
We currently offer a variety of safe and welcoming environments for all students, especially the more vulnerable in the wider school setting.
We also offer Christian clubs, which give the students a safe place to explore their faith in a culturally relevant way and ask the big questions about life. These clubs offer great opportunities to talk about values such as forgiveness and compassion through the stories and teachings of the Bible.
Mentoring
We currently offer one to one mentoring and group mentoring to help students find positive ways of dealing with the challenges they face in a non-judgmental safe environment.
We also offer transition mentoring to support students through the move from primary to secondary school.
Free classroom resources!
Where’s Your Head At?
A series of pastoral support packages for schools produced by the Schools team at Off The Fence.
Each comprises 6 sessions which can be run with small groups or in form time.
Head Start for Yr7
Info: Starting secondary school can be daunting for some. Head Start will help students to think through some of their worries as they start a new school.
Target age: Year 7
Head Start for Yr8
Info: A year in, and secondary school can be still be difficult place for some to navigate. Head Start for yr8 helps students to think through some of their hopes and fears as they settle into year 8.
Target age: Year 8
Head Up
Info: Head Up teaches that we are all unique and have something different to offer the world. Looking at themes such as image and self-esteem we’ll aim to increase students’ confidence around their own identity and sense of belonging. Target age: Year 8-9
Head Full
Info: Activities and discussion topics to help students better understand anxiety; what it is, personal triggers and how anxiety can be a strength not a weakness.
Target age: Years 7-8
For a range of resources designed for use in schools please complete the form below and press submit to access these. You will receive an email by return with a web link and password to access all available resources.
Thank you.
“If it has been a horrible week, I can let go of all my feelings knowing that they won’t laugh at me, will listen to me and it will be a fun time. It’s great to start the week off happy”
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Contact Lizzi Demetriou for more information:
schools@offthefence.org.uk or call 01273 977980
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