February | 2016 | Angus Children and Learning

posted by Elaine Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Angus Alcohol & Drugs Partnership

Rory is a learning resource for primary school aged children affected by parental drinking.

It is based on the Rory story book which tells the story of a dog that is confused and upset by his owner Fred’s unpredictable behaviour. His life improves when he confides in his friend Felix who explains that Fred is behaving this way because he drinks too much alcohol. Rory helps to build resilience and protective factors in children and encourages the exploration of emotions and the importance of relationships and asking for help.

Aims of Rory:

Encourage children to talk to an adult they can trust
Help children to feel compassion and empathy towards other children who may have a difficult home life.
Help children who are affected by a problem drinking parent feel less confused or guilty about what is happening.

On completing training learners will:

Have enhanced awareness and understanding of the problems caused by alcohol in Scotland.
Have greater awareness of the impacts of harmful parental drinking on children.
Be better able to identify children who are or may be affected by parental drinking and are more confident to manage disclosure about parents drinking.

On offer is the new and improved Rory Resource at no cost to your school. At the training you will receive the Rory Resource pack. The pack plus the training is valued at around £220 (based on two members of staff attending).

Tuesday 9^th (Room A) and Tuesday 16^th February (Room D) 4.30-6.30pm, Room A, Bruce House, Arbroath – YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS.

If you to apply for this training opportunity please e-mail Elaine Bailey at baileyei@angus.gov.uk stating your name, job title and school.

Elaine Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Angus Alcohol & Drugs Partnership, Angus Council – People, St Margaret’s House, Orchardbank Business Park, FORFAR, DD8 1WS, 01307 474879

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posted by Rodger Hill, Service Manager, Schools & Learning

When is it? Thursday 4 February 2016 – 1 – 2 pm

Who is this for? Teachers, employers, parents/carers and anyone one else interested or involved in the development of equalities and inclusion agenda, particularly around career education from 3 -18.

Where? Live on Glow TV

Sign up here: https://meet.glowscotland.org.uk/equalitiesandinclusion/event/registration.html

About the Glow Meet:

This interactive session will bring you key information about the latest developments of the area of Developing the Young Workforce.

You will hear from Charlotte Govan, project officer for Improving Gender Balance with a particular focus on STEM career pathways. She will share some of the latest facts and initiatives with you on how to embed careers and contexts in your teaching to promote gender balance.

The session will also provide an overview of the ‘Modern Apprenticeships for All’ programme delivered by Oumar Akram from BEMIS as well as information on wider employability issues relating to ethnic and cultural minority communities.

Time will be set aside for you to ask questions about the presentations as well as the wider Developing the Young Workforce agenda.

Hope you can tune in and join us.

Paul McWatt | Education Officer | Education Scotland | Foghlam Alba
Tel: 0141 282 5256
Mobl: 07811 214924
Address: Unit 7, Blair Court, Clydebank Business Park, CLYDEBANK, G81 2LA
Web: www.educationscotland.gov.uk

RORY Training

Live Webcast: Equalities and Inclusion – Thursday 4 February at 1pm