There is an inextricable link between safety, belonging and learning. At the heart of a Whole School, trauma informed, Approach to wellbeing is ‘safety’ and creating a physical and emotional safe space for all, where connection and relationships can flourish, and all children and young people feel they belong.
Protective Behaviours is a powerful way to help children and young people feel safe.
We offer Protective Behaviours Training and support for school staff and others supporting children and familie to explore the Protective Behaviours Process. And it is another great way to support a Whole School, trauma informed, relational approach to wellbeing. PBs helps develop belonging / inclusion as feeling safe is a prerequite of belonging, It helps emotional literacy and supports Social and Emotional Learning.
Sally Ann Hart is a PBs trainer / train the trainer with the Proteand a great friend and supporter of PBs in Cornwall.
PBs What's That? A short guide to PBs - download PDF
We have recently been involved in the #CETheSigns campaign in Cornwall and it was this work that prompted us to revisit a long standing interest in PBs.
We were approached by a young person who has experienced bullying and grooming online who wanted to share their experience and a deliver clear, positive message to other young people to help them stay safe. We helped her create a short animated film and are currently working on a resource for schools.