How can this
resource help?
- Subject area:
- Debate and discussion, E-learning, Extremism, Fundamental British Values
- Age group:
- KS 1, KS 2, KS 3, KS 4, KS 5
- Resources:
- Assemblies, Lesson activity, Lesson ideas, Training
- Format:
- Interactive site, Presentation slides, Videos, Zip
To support staff in schools and colleges, Educate Against Hate has worked with Connect Futures to develop a suite of training packs designed to build confidence in managing sensitive and controversial topics safely, lawfully and consistently. The resources form part of a wider effort to embed a resilient, leadership-led approach to difficult discussions.
The training packs include:
- The Resilience Ambassador Programme: a peer-led model where trained staff act as internal champions – supporting colleagues, advising on local and national risks and coordinating communication and teaching responses following divisive events.
- Staff Training Workshops: a series of 60-90 minute workshops covering teacher impartiality, handling controversial issues and managing structured debates.
- Ready-To-Use Classroom Activities: including discussion games, debate formats, and roleplay scenarios to help teachers embed safe practice.
- Teacher Activities: three activities for teachers covering facilitating difficult conversations, democratic discussion practice and values sorting.
- E-Learning Modules: five modules to build teacher confidence managing controversial topics through research skills, conspiracy awareness, risk assessment and impartial, practical classroom strategies.
