At CSIA we have created a Harm Prevention Team which consists of:

The Anti – Bullying Ambassadors

  The Peer Mentors

Healthy Relationships Group

Online Harm Group

The students in the Harm Prevention Team completed an application form as well as an initial meeting before being selected to represent their groups. The students in each of the Groups will be meeting once a fortnight which their lead member of staff. Within these meetings the students will be looking at

  • Current concerns
  • Listening to the voice of other students
  • Devising solutions
  • Looking at how we can change the culture in school
  • Preparing and delivery assemblies and tutor group activities

Plan for the Harm Prevention Team

The students in each of these teams will be meeting with their lead member of staff on the following dates and times

Individual Groups

Antibullying Ambassadors 

At CSIA we have Anti-Bullying Ambassadors who have completed training through The Diana Award. These students travelled to Helston Community College in November 2022 to complete the training which will kick start and develop our schools Anti-Bullying Work and allow students to creatively explore and understand the topic of bullying. At the training day the students covered the following content;

  • Understanding the issues of bullying; facts, the definition, and the effects of bullying
  • Practical ideas, top tips and explore scenario’s on bullying in groups
  • Basic training looking at the skills needed to support others and stay safe
  • Online safety and approaches students and staff can take to staying safe online and educating their peers
  • A networking session with students from other schools to share ideas
  • Video examples of schools the company already work with
  • Action planning – helping students to think of a plan to take back to school and set targets and aims for their Anti-Bullying work

Peer Mentors 

Peer Mentors serve to support and encourage students in Key Stage Three and Four with their studies and life at CSIA. Through one-to- one sessions and group meetings, Peer Mentors are knowledge guides for students in the lower school, a thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources and ultimately a role model and success advocate

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a sincere and positive source of support to help Key Stage Three and Four students at CSIA
• Develop and maintain a peer relationship focused on helping students with their academic studies, school life and establish a sense of belonging.
• Serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate school staff
• Help facilitate and encourage mentee attendance at co-curricular sessions
• Participate in training, programs and activities
• Attend group meetings
• Serve as a positive role model, both in the classroom and within the community

Online Safety 

The Online Safety Team Members will be responsible for providing guidance and support to students aged 11-16 on online safety issues such as posting on social media, sharing photos, sending hurtful text messages, and social exclusion. They will work with other students to develop strategies for safe and responsible online behaviour and will act as a role model for positive digital citizenship.

Responsibilities:

● Attend group sessions and conduct meetings with students to discuss online safety issues
● Provide guidance on appropriate online behaviour, including how to share information safely and responsibly
● Help students understand the potential consequences of their online actions
● Educate students on how to recognise and respond to online harassment, cyberbullying, and other negative behaviours
● Collaborate with teachers and the full harm prevention team to promote online safety and responsible digital citizenship
● Stay up-to-date on emerging online safety issues and trends to ensure students are informed and prepared
● Provide ongoing support to students who may be experiencing online safety issues
● Help students develop the skills and confidence needed to become online safety leaders and advocates

Diversity Ambassadors 

The Diversity Ambassadors will be responsible for providing guidance and support for students in our school on diversity issues such as ethnic and cultural differences, spiritual differences, disabilities, racism, homophobia. They will work with students to develop strategies to ensure that our school is a diverse and inclusive community. If you are successful in being part of this group you will be a role model for our students.

Responsibilities:
• Attend group meetings and conduct meetings with students to discuss diversity and inclusion issues.
• Serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate school staff
• Serve as a sincere and positive source of support to help Key Stage Three and Four students at CSIA
• Educate students on how to recognise and respond to a diversity and inclusion incident
• Help students understand the potential consequences of their actions
• Serve as a positive role model, both in the classroom and within the community
• Provide ongoing support to students who may be experience issues
• Stay up – to – date on issues and trends associated with diversity and inclusion to ensure students are informed and prepared
• Help students develop the skills and confidence needed to report to members of staff in school

Healthy Relationships 

The Healthy Relationships Group will be responsible for providing guidance and support for students in our school and look to develop strategies to ensure that our school is a safe environment to be in. If you are successful in being part of this group you will be a role model for our students.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a sincere and positive source of support to help Key Stage Three and Four students at CSIA
• Develop and maintain a positive relationships focused on helping students with their school life.
• Serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate school staff
• Help students understand the potential consequences of their actions
• Educate students on how to recognise and respond to an incident of Unhealthily relationships
• Attend group meetings and conduct meetings with students to discuss Healthy Relationships
• Serve as a positive role model, both in the classroom and within the community
• Provide ongoing support to students who may be experience issues
• Stay up – to – date on issues and trends associated with Healthy Relationships to ensure students are informed and prepared
• Help students develop the skills and confidence needed to report to members of staff in school

Websites

Please visit our individual webpages to access information on what we are doing in each of the teams

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