1. What is SEAL? Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning Secondary SEAL – A Quick Guide

2. What are the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning? The underpinning qualities and skills that help us manage life and learning effectively. There are five social and emotional aspects of learning…

3. Self-awareness

4. Managing feelings

5. Motivation

6. Empathy

7. Social Skills

8. What is secondary SEAL? A comprehensive approach to promoting the social and emotional skills for all who learn and work in schools. It underpins: Effective learning Positive behaviour and good attendance Staff effectiveness Emotional health and well-being Positive relationships

9. What are the key elements of Secondary SEAL? These include; a whole-school approach to creating the climate and conditions that promote, reinforce and consolidate the social and emotional skills specific learning opportunities (during form time, across the main curriculum, in withdrawal groups) learning and teaching approaches that support pupils to learn social and emotional skills and help to consolidate those already learnt continuing professional development for the whole staff of a school.

10. Some examples of SEAL Learning Outcomes Self-awareness 4. I recognise when I should feel pleased with, and proud of, myself and am able to accept praise from others. 9. I understand why feelings sometimes ‘take over’ or get out of control and know what makes me angry or upset Managing my feelings 17. I understand how health can be affected by emotions and know a range of ways to keep myself well and happy. Motivation 20. I can break a long-term goal into small, achievable steps. Empathy 31. I can work out how people are feeling through their words, body language, gestures and tone, and pay attention to them. Social Skills 39. I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings.

11. Massage in Schools This is a worldwide programme of peer-to- peer massage training… For children to understand how massage is linked to well being and to gain an understanding how this can affect their learning. To learn the peer-to- peer massage routine within their year group.

12. What is it? The programme develops nurturing touch in a school setting. It is based on respect and involves a formal massage routine and related activities. The clothed, peer massage is: For children 4-12 years old Given and received with the child’s permission Given by the children, to each other On the back, head, arms and han Undertaken with respect All children have the right to say ‘no’ to touch and still be included in the activity

13. Objectives To experience how the MISP can lead to a change in attitude and behaviour. To use the MISP as a part of the transition to secondary school and as a tool to develop positive social interactions. To link to school values and the new SEAL learning outcomes

14. Background All children can benefit from use of positive touch. It is used: To calm children and improve concentration – massage works on the parasympathetic nervous system and can reduce adrenalin, increase serotonin etc To develop social skills – children can learn empathy experientially and learn the language of permission and learn boundaries. To avoid ‘yo-yo’ friendships and bullying in the early years To help children discuss their feelings As a tool for learning As a tool to develop a positive social network within the transition stage of starting secondary school. To identify those children who require further support.