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POSITIVE CHOICES – A DRUG EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH AFRICAN PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS – LEARNERS, STAFF, MANAGEMENT AND PARENTS

DRUG ABUSE – UNDER AGE DRINKING – VAPING

School is not about the repairing of all social evils. It is about repairing one: ignorance.

If you are not able to identify, understand the symptoms and educate learners about the following drugs – your school needs program!!!!

Sugars, Nyape, Planzana, Kwape, Jellies, Matakwane, Double dipped, Penguins, Nose Candy, Tjoeff, Khat, Kuber, Mitsubishis and Slag

TOTAL COST: R9, 950-00 PER SCHOOL (ALL INCLUSIVE) R4, 975-00 DEP TO SECURE YOUR DATE FOR 2024

The full day training package includes:

2 x Learner presentations (Duration: 1 Hour each)
1 x Staff Development Workshop (Duration: 2 Hours) and includes all workshop handouts, certificate and 5 SACE Accredited Points
Optional Parent talk (Duration:1 Hour) Cost: R2,500-00

Introduction:

A recent study by the National Institute of Drug Abuse indicated an increase in drug abuse of 25% in Primary Schools and a 38% increase in High Schools. The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the surge in drug use in schools is a major concern. Anecdotal evidence suggests that today’s adolescents are more willing to experiment with drugs thanks to products such as vapes, high sugar contented alcohol as well as a more relaxed societal attitudes to certain substances such as cannabis.

Most popular drugs used by South African learners:

Alcohol: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among students, with a prevalence rate of 13% (Primary Schools), 28% (High Schools) and 80.6% among university students in South Africa
Vaping: The current use of vaping devices has sky rocketed in South Africa with reports of usage by learners as young as 6 year olds.
Cannabis (Dagga): Cannabis is the most common illicit drug used by learners, mainly for enjoyment and stress relief. A study conducted amongst senior primary and high school learners found the use of illicit drugs such as dagga, nyaope, ecstasy, and cocaine, indicating criminality as these are prohibited substances. 78% of learners indicated that they had witnessed an adult smoking Cannabis.
Xanax: There has been a dramatic rise in the illicit use of Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication, among South African school learners
Methamphetamine (Tik): Tik is the main drug of choice for 42% of Cape Town drug users. The global meth trade supplies 51,000,000 users worldwide, with profits of over $35 billion from producing and distributing meth
Cocaine: Cocaine is also a popular drug among South African learners, with 46% of the arrestees in Gauteng whose urine was tested for drugs being positive for one of six controlled substance types, including cocaine
Heroin: In 1996, 1% of South Africans were in treatment for heroin abuse, while in 2008, those in treatment for this addiction increased between 8-24%
Ecstasy: The use of ecstasy, a synthetic psychoactive drug, is also a concern among South African learners, as it indicates criminality as a prohibited substance

The Drug Education and Prevention Program

School staff members can play a powerful role in the prevention of underage drinking, vaping and drug use among their learners. Together, educators and families can work to send strong and consistent messages to students about the use of alcohol and other drugs. Teachers and school staff work hard every day to prepare students for future success. A alcohol and Drugs can undermine a child’s academic success and other life goals.

Additionally, substance misuse and substance use disorders are associated with a variety of negative consequences, including deteriorating relationships, poor school performance, loss of employment, diminished mental health, and increases in sickness and death.

Primary School Program:

Grade 1 – Grade 4 (Duration 1 Hour}

Making positive choices

My rights when adults smoke or vape around me

The dangers of vaping

When one sip is one to many

Energy drinks and the dangers

Good and bad medicine

Learning to say no

Grade 5 – Grade 7 (Duration 1 Hour)

Learning to develop clear decision making strategies

Devising a clear plan to refuse the offer of alcohol and other drugs

Making positive choices

The dangers of vaping

Drug classification, substance identification, physical and psychological symptoms and the long term effects of substance abuse

The following drug categories will be included in the workshop:

Tranquilisers
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Designer drugs
Anabolic steroids
Sedative hypnotics (Including Alcohol)
Narcotic analgesics (opiates)

Understanding how addiction works

The addiction test

Getting help from a trusted adult

High School Program (Grade 8 – Grade 12) 2 X 1 Hour Presentations

Grades to be divided into 2 groups

Learning to develop clear decision making strategies

Devising a clear plan to refuse the offer of alcohol and other drugs

Making positive choices

The dangers of vaping

Drink spiking and keeping safe at parties

The dangers of steroids

Drug classification, substance identification, physical and psychological symptoms and the long term effects of substance abuse

The following drug categories will be included in the workshop:

Tranquilisers
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Designer drugs
Anabolic steroids
Sedative hypnotics (Including Alcohol)
Narcotic analgesics (opiates)

Understanding how addiction works

The addiction test

Getting help from a trusted adult

Staff Development Workshop (Duration 2 Hours)

Workshop content

Section 1

Drug classification, substance identification, physical and psychological symptoms and the long term effects of substance abuse

The following drug categories will be included in the workshop:

Tranquilisers
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Designer drugs
Anabolic steroids
Sedative hypnotics (Including Alcohol)
Narcotic analgesics (opiates)

Section 2

Addiction

The stages of addiction
Understanding addiction as a developmental disease
An introduction to rehabilitation techniques used in South Africa
Working with a recovering addict
Assisting the addicts family

Section 3

The right to search, seize and test for an illegal substances

An overview of:

The criminal procedure act 51 of 1997
The drug and drug trafficking act 140 of 1992
The South African schools act 84 of 1996

General guidelines
How to conduct a search
Seizing and disposing of an illegal substance
Drug testing at an educational facility
Procedures and test kits to be used
Testing for anabolic steroids – The legalities

Section 4

Substance abuse prevention programme

Introducing the Lets Stop Drug (LSD) campaign at your school
Teaching learners about the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the classroom
Parent education programme
The identification of dealer networks in your community

Providing information to the SAPS utilising crime line

Dear Member of the SBST,

Child Safeguarding Staff Development Video Training Series 2024

My Rights, Legal Responsibilities and providing Empathetic Support to vulnerable Learners, essential training for all members of the school community.

What is Child Safeguarding in Schools?

The Schools Amendment Act clearly states that all staff are to be trained in Child Safeguarding. Child Safeguarding refers to all of the actions the school takes to keep all children they come into contact with safe – and includes the proactive measures put in place to ensure that children do not come to harm or when they are harmed, the correct reporting procedures are followed.

Cost of the Series (ALL INCLUSIVE) : R995-00 Per School and includes ALL Staff.

Includes: 9 Workshops, support material and SACE Certificates for each module, for each member of staff.

Every school needs this training series in your library. The series should be used for:

Short staff development training sessions
A quick reference guide when a situation occurs
Orientation of new members of staff
Complicity with the Schools Act and Your Safeguarding Policies

We have put together a series of critical Staff Development Training Products that incorporate all new legislative changes that are relevant to the Basic Education Sector, from Pre-Primary to High School. The Series is divided into two sections, the first covers all aspects of the legal obligations that Educators are faced with and the second part provides educators with the knowledge and skills to support learners with emotional issues that they may have to deal with on a daily basis.

How the product works

Each product comprises of a series of pre-recorded workshops and each workshop is accompanied by a workbook and extensive memorandum
The cost of the series is R995-00 per school and this includes the participation of every member of staff, ownership of the product vests with the school and there is no expiry date or time restraint for use.
Each participant receives a SACE Accredited Certificate and points for each sub-module completed SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.) per workshop completed

Part 1

MY RIGHTS AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AS AN EDUCATOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

One of the biggest challenges facing education in South Africa today is the lack of training provided to teachers when it comes to issues of child protection, abuse reporting protocols and the responsibilities that teachers have in their in loco parentis relationship with learners. The sad truth is that teachers are not normally trained to deal with the real issues that they face in the classroom, recent negative media has proven that schools are ill equipped to deal with the real issues at hand, physical and sexual abuse, depression, suicide, self-mutilation, self-made pornography and reporting obligations.

A number of teachers have recently faced the might of the criminal justice system due to the fact that they failed to report cases of sexual or physical abuse to the correct authorities after a direct disclosure from a child.

We are thrilled to announce that we have produced a series of short training videos to be utilised for staff development, each workshop is presented by Dr John Buswell and comes with a comprehensive protocol and procedure reference guide that should be made available to each member of staff for future reference when required.

An introduction to changes in the Basic Education Policy 2023

Reporting obligations for schools when a pregnant learner is under the age of 16
Person responsible for reporting to the SAPS
Dealing with the underage father

WORKSHOP 1 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Dealing with the disclosure of Sexual Assault

An insight into the new Sexual Offences Amendment Act
Definition of Sexual Assault
Obligation to report when an Educator is the first witness
Protocols and procedure to follow
Parental notification
Medical Protocols
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 2 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Dealing with Physical Abuse and Child Neglect

An Overview of The Children’s Act and the impact on Schools
Definition of Child Abuse
Obligations to report as an Educator
Protocol and Procedures to follow as an Educator
Parental notification
Form 22
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 3 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Dealing with pornography, selfies and distribution within the school environment

Understanding the Criminal Procedures and Film and Publications Act
Obligations of the school to report the manufacture of child pornography
Assisting a child who is a victim of sexual grooming
Assisting a learner who is a victim of Cyber Bullying
Developing a Cyber protocol within the school environment

WORKSHOP 4 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Self-mutilation

Understanding clinical depression
Symptoms from Gr R – Gr 12
Treatment and Classroom Support
The stages of Child/Teen suicidal ideation
Understanding the different types of Self-mutilation
The referral process and the obligation to report

WORKSHOP 5 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Sexual harassment within the school environment

Definition of Sexual Harassment
Types of Sexual Harassment
Policy development
Reporting structures
Legal recourse

Workshop 6 – Duration: (30 minutes)

Dealing with Gender Identity and the learner who decides to make a change

Understanding Gender change
Developing a Gender Change policy at your school
Psychological support
Parental contact
Dealing with Peer Victimisation
Accommodating the learner

Part 2

A Series of Workshops Dealing with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues and Basic Counselling

First Aiders save many lives in the world every day, the ability to provide basic CPR to a person having a heart attack, enables the Cardiologist to perform their role as a specialist. Every Educator should have the basic skills to provide Emotional First Aid when needed in an emergency and then refer to a professional. These workshops provide those skills.

INTRODUCTION

Recent studies have found that 24% of South African youngsters surveyed between Grade 5 to Grade 11 had experienced feelings of depression, hopelessness and sadness, while a further 21% had attempted suicide at least once. These studies also state that among school-attendees aged 10 to 15, showed that adolescents experienced a high prevalence of depression (41%), anxiety (16%) and PTSD (21%).

Educators are expected to deal with many of these issues with very little formal counselling or trauma training. A caring Educator can transform the school experience, especially for learners who face enormous home difficulties. The basic ability to counsel, listen, guide and refer when necessary, can transform a learners life forever.

This series of workshops with John Buswell will empower Educators to understand how anxiety, depression and trauma effects learners, identify the presenting symptoms and be able to provide basic counselling to both learners and colleagues. An educator with counselling and communication skills enhances the schools professionalism, affirms a learners dignity and helps develop trusting relationships in times of crises.

Understanding and dealing with Anxiety in the classroom (Duration 45 Minutes)

Defining Anxiety Disorder/Separation Disorder/Selective Mutism/Social Anxiety Disorder/Panic Disorder/Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms
Assisting the learner in the classroom
Working with the child’s family
The side effects of prescribed medication

An introduction to trauma (Duration 45 Minutes)

An introduction to bereavement
Understanding the grief process
Definition of trauma
Types of trauma
Phases of trauma
Identifying symptoms presented in the classroom from Gr R – Gr 12
Long term effects of a traumatic experience on childhood development

An introduction to basic counselling (Duration 45 Minutes)

Defining counselling
The goals and aims of counselling
The do’s and don’ts
Counselling ethics and values
Sympathy, identification and empathy

Basic counselling (Duration 45 Minutes)

Counselling frameworks
Stages of counselling
Body language
Process of the counselling model
Using questions effectively
Problems in questioning
Dealing with the child’s parent or care giver

Send an Invoice request to admin@buswellandassociates.co.za and include the following information:

School’s name

Physical address

Contact person

Contact number

Training co-ordinator’s email

Banking Details

Account name: Buswell and Associates(Pty)Ltd

Bank : FNB

Account type: Business account

Account Number: 62889137496

Code: 21 08 35

SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

We look forward to your ongoing support, please do not hesitate to call our offices for any further queries: 064 8491157

TEACH KIDS ABOUT SEX – IT’S NOT TABOO

Book your Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Sexuality Education Workshop for only R100-00 per learner, presented at your school by John Buswell, Duration: 2,5 Hours

Some of our clients that have participated and invested in their learners over the last few weeks:

Hurlyvale Primary School, Edenglen Primary School, Pepps Motheong Primary and Secondary schools, Curro Acadamy Parkdene High School, Bellavista School, St Peter’s Prep School for Girls and St Peter’s Prep School for Boys.

The wrong perception of children absorbing “perverse” information about sex and their bodies in a formal learning environment is what has barred the teaching of this subject in most schools. However, sexual education encompasses the cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of body development, sex, sexuality and relationships, as well as skills development, to assist young people in communicating about sex and making informed decisions about their sexual health.

A UNESCO report illustrates the effects of withholding or passing wrong information to youths. Two out of three girls report having no idea what menstruation meant. Furthermore, pregnancy and child birth complications count as the second cause of death amongst 15 to 19 year olds. As a matter of fact, poor sexual knowledge is the primary reason that HIV/AIDS, unplanned teenage pregnancy, and unsafe abortions have the highest number of victims amongst young people.

What is more alarming is knowing that these could have been prevented. Due to the lack of safe information, many young adults can harm themselves. The good news is that these fantastic Comprehensive Sexuality Education Workshops, presented by John Buswell are effective, relevant and fall within the ambits of current curricular recommendations for both CAPS as well as IEB.

We have designed our latest learner Workshops on the following guidelines as stipulated in the new policy:

“ Life Orientation and other subjects through the provision of CSE should contain material that is interactive, learner-centred and employs skills-based pedagogies, delivering quality, age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information including information on contraception. This should include information and guidance on the influence of alcohol or drugs which may contribute to the circumstances in which a learner may become pregnant.”

Over the past 25 years, in my capacity as the CEO of Rape Wise SA, The Proactive Education Group and now as head of training at Buswell and Associates, I have presented Teen Sexuality Workshops to thousands of boys and girls in both primary and high schools throughout South Africa.

Most parents and educators recognise the importance of children and teens having accurate, age appropriate sexuality education as they grow. Communicating openly and honestly about sexuality issues can have lifelong benefits for young people.

Reproductive Health and Teen Sexuality Gr 6 and Gr 7

Duration: 2,5 Hours Cost: R100-00 per learner

Puberty – My changing body

An introduction to teen sexuality
The Male Sexual Anatomy
The Female Sexual Anatomy
Understanding Conception
Setting those boundaries

Making the right choices and the potential consequences

Understanding contraception
Sexually transmitted infections, treatment and the long term consequences
HIV in South Africa today – the real facts
Making proactive choices

Dealing with the real issues facing young teens

Gender Respect
Keeping safe at home parties
Drink spiking
Defining sexual assault and getting the right help
The most embarrassing questions answered accurately
The prevention of alcohol abuse

Teen Sexuality and Reproductive Health – High School

Duration: 2,5 Hours Cost R100-00 per learner

Understanding my body –“Back to basics” – Sexual Anatomy

The Male Sexual Anatomy
The Female Sexual Anatomy
The dangers of an unplanned sexual contact
Setting relationship boundaries

Making informed choices as a young teen:

The prevention of teen pregnancy
Contraception and your life choices
Sexuality transmitted infections and the consequences
HIV in South Africa today – the real facts
Pornography and the dangers

Challenges facing teens :

The consequences of home parties
Avoiding drug rape
Sexual assault, definition and the reporting channels
Answering those embarrassing questions
The prevention of alcohol abuse

Dear valued colleague,

Having personally presented to learners, management and staff at over 80 schools this year, one of the biggest changes that I’ve noticed is the level of exhaustion amongst management and staff at just about every school.

Some of the challenges that educators and management face are:

Angry and self-entitled parents
High levels of anxiety
Demotivated colleagues
Uncertainty around the future of SA
Financial concerns around rising costs

Time to invest in your most important assets, your staff and their mental health.

THE WORKSHOP : “FROM BURNT OUT TO LIT UP! – DEALING WITH THE TOXIC SLUDGE IN OUR LIVES”

An essential 2Hr workshop for all staff in the education sector. Presented by John Buswell

Venue: Your school
Time: You choose
Cost R 195-00 per member of staff
Workbook and full manual
Certificate
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/10 Points/ Leadership and Management.)

Following some of the most difficult years ever experienced, let me workshop your academic and support team to ensure that they are motivated to face any of the challenges that they may encounter, with confidence, commitment and dedication.

Within a few months of the start of the academic year, staff often feel burnt out, empty and powerless. As performance decreases, emotional exhaustion and a fear of failure increase. Those affected feel completely overwhelmed and buried under a wealth of expectations from other people. They can no longer meet their own demands either. Let’s equip your most valuable assets to deal with and prevent this happening to them.

WORKSHOP CONTENT:

Identifying the symptoms of Burnout before it takes control of my life
Coping with the toxic sludge in our daily lives
Understanding how our different personality types make us vulnerable
Burning toxic bridges that ruin our lives
Converting stressors to motivators on a daily basis
Mental health – coping and surviving in one of the toughest work environments in the world
Setting positive goals and utilising time management skills that alleviate work pressure
Positive discipline – creating expectations – the whole school approach
Dealing with those difficult colleagues – a strategy
Converting that difficult angry parent into your biggest ally

Bully-Proof your School – The “Not on my watch” Whole School Anti-Bullying Campaign for Learners and Staff. Presented by: John Buswell

Join the John Buswell profile on Linked In for lots more information

TOTAL COST: R9, 950-00 PER SCHOOL (ALL INCLUSIVE) R4, 975-00 DEP TO SECURE YOUR DATE

The full day training package includes:

2 x Learner presentations (Duration: 1 Hour each)
1 x School Management presentation (Duration: 1 Hour)
1 x Staff Development Workshop (Duration: 2 Hours) and includes all workshop handouts, certificate and 5 SACE Accredited Points

Why should my school participate?

Bullying behaviour at school can destroy young lives and cause irreversible long tem damage to victims and bystanders.

Your schools inaction towards reported bullying can undo many years of built reputation, destroying credibility and place your ranking as a top desired education facility at risk. Become an Uyazi? “Not on my watch” accredited School and make a huge difference to your school environment.

Introduction

Bullying is rife in today’s school culture, with devastating consequences which negatively affect not only learners and staff, but the broader community, the general school climate, and the overall functioning of the school. Research shows that bullying can be a precursor to aggression and, if not addressed, may lead to more acts of violence.

In South Africa, unique contextual factors, such as community violence overflowing into the school, impact on the management of bullying and on the prevention and intervention thereof. According to an article in Skills Portal, research into bullying in South African schools has found it to be present in many contexts’ and spheres. The detrimental effects of bullying are a harsh reality and urgent action is needed; there has never been a stronger need to reduce school bullying and create safe school’s than now.

The role of the school is to provide an appropriate education for its pupils. A stable, secure learning environment is an essential requirement to achieve this goal. Bullying behaviour, by its very nature, undermines and dilutes the quality of education.

Bullying can have short and long term effects on the physical and mental well-being of learners; on engagement with the school; on self-confidence; and on the ability to pursue ambitions and interests.

School-based bullying can be positively and firmly addressed through a range of school-based measures and strategies through which all members of the community are able to act effectively in dealing with this behaviour.

THE PACKAGE

LEARNER PRESENTATIONS: 2 x 1Hr talks

THE “BULLY-NO-BULLY” PRESENTATION JUNIOR PRIMARY LEARNERS (Gr R – Gr 4)

The definition of Bullying
The different types of bullying
Reporting Bullying Behaviour
Becoming an Up stander instead of a Bystander
What do I need to do when I feel angry?
Understanding the definitions of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination
Cyberbullying
staying safe from bullying on:

YouTube
WhatsApp/Viber
Online gaming

The “BULLY-NO-BULLY PRESENTATION PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS (Gr 5 – Gr 7)

The definition of Bullying
The different types of bullying
Reporting Bullying Behaviour
Becoming an Up stander instead of a Bystander
Bullying in the Classroom and at home
What do I need to do when I feel angry?
Understanding the definitions of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination
Suicidal Ideation
A definition of the new Cyber Crimes Act
Cyberbullying
staying safe from and reporting bullying on:

Tiktok
Facebook
Instagram
Snapchat
YouTube
WhatsApp/Viber
Online gaming

CHALLENGES FACING HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS (Gr 8 – Gr 12)

The definition of Bullying
The different types of bullying
Reporting Bullying Behaviour
Becoming an Up stander instead of a Bystander
Suicidal Ideation
A definition of the new Cyber Crimes Act
Anger Management
Understanding the definitions of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination
Cyberbullying
staying safe from and reporting bullying on:

Tiktok
Facebook
Instagram
Snapchat
YouTube
WhatsApp/Viber
Online gaming

Cyber bullying methods used:

Flaming
Harassment
Cyber stalking
Denigration
Masquerade
Outing and trickery
Sexting
INTERACTIVE SBST CONSULTATIVE SESSION – DURATION: 1Hr

I will spend an hour with your School Management Team and discuss the following issues:

Check your reporting Protocols and Procedures when dealing with Bullying Behaviour
Ensure that your Code of Conduct and Anti-Bullying Policy incorporates the latest types of bullying and discuss the issue of Cyber jurisdiction
Provide an insight into new Cyber Crimes Legislation and ensure that your school is compliant
Discussion on Case Management
Guide your team on the introduction of a Whole School Anti-Bullying Campaign

STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP – DURATION 2 HOURS ( 5 SACE Points and a Certificate)

A Workshop on the Development of a Strategy and the Implementation of Policy for the Prevention and Management of Bullying Behaviour

“Not on My Watch”

Effective, evidence-based approaches to preventing and addressing school bullying use a holistic model, known as the whole-school approach. Such a holistic approach incorporates a range of complementary actions and necessitates the engagement of different stakeholders both within and outside of the school setting.

Teachers play a critical role within the holistic approach: Teachers are essential in creating psychologically and physically safe school and classroom environments and their relationship with students is key in preventing and addressing school bullying. They can model caring and respectful relationships and guide students in taking action themselves through student-led initiatives and peer approaches. Teachers are also in a unique position to recognize and respond to incidents of bullying and connect students with referral services when needed. In addition, teachers provide a link between school and community through their relationship with parents. Last but not least, teachers are an important resource in generating evidence and assessing what works at the school level.

However, teachers need training and support to play this critical role.

The following topics will be covered in this workshop:

Definition of bullying
Identification of the 11 types of bullying
Understand the impact of bullying on learners
Symptoms of bullying behavior
Characteristics associated with bullying
The learner who engages in bullying behavior
The learner who is bullied
Special-needs learners
Development of an anti-social bullying policy
Creating a positive school culture and climate
Effective leadership
Creating a school-wide approach
Impletion of education and prevention strategies, including awareness raising, effective supervision and monitoring of learners
Support for staff
Consistent investigations, follow-up and recording of bullying behavior.
Procedures for investigation and dealing with bullying
Procedures for recording bullying
Support for learners affected by bullying behaviour
Ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of anti-bullying policy
Example of a bullying policy for staff
Guidelines for staff when dealing with bullying behaviour

Terms and Conditions

Total cost of the package R9, 950.00 includes:

All travel and accommodation
Facilitation by John Buswell
2 learner talks, SMT session and Staff Development Workshop
A certificate for each member of staff (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.)
Bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of your deposit of R4,975-00, the outstanding balance to be settled on the day of your talks
We can only accommodate a certain number of schools – first come first served
Please complete the attached booking form to request an invoice and book a date

Banking Details

Account name: Buswell and Associates (Pty) Ltd

Bank: FNB

Account type: Business account

Account Number: 62889137496

Code: 21 08 35

SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

We look forward to your ongoing support, please do not hesitate to call our offices for any further queries: 064 8491157

Kind Regards

John Buswell

A Workshop on Dealing with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues and Basic Counselling

An essential 2Hr workshop for all staff in the education sector. Presented by John Buswell

Venue: Your school
Time: You choose
Cost R 195-00 per member of staff
Workbook and full manual
Certificate
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/10 Points/ Leadership and Management.)

INTRODUCTION

This workshop presented John Buswell will empower Educators to understand how anxiety, depression and trauma effects learners, identify the presenting symptoms and be able to provide basic counselling to both learners and colleagues. An educator with counselling and communication skills enhances the schools professionalism, affirms a learners dignity and helps develop trusting relationships in times of crises.

Understanding and dealing with Anxiety in the classroom

Defining Anxiety Disorder/Separation Disorder/Selective Mutism/Social Anxiety Disorder/Panic Disorder/Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms
Assisting the learner in the classroom
Working with the child’s family
The side effects of prescribed medication

An introduction to trauma

An introduction to bereavement
Understanding the grief process
Definition of trauma
Types of trauma
Phases of trauma
Identifying symptoms presented in the classroom from Gr R – Gr 12
Long term effects of a traumatic experience on childhood development

An introduction to basic counselling

Defining counselling
The goals and aims of counselling
The do’s and don’ts
Counselling ethics and values
Sympathy, identification and empathy

Basic counselling

Counselling frameworks
Stages of counselling
Body language
Process of the counselling model
Using questions effectively
Problems in questioning
Dealing with the child’s parent or care giver

The Uyazi? (Do you know?) Child Protection and Schools Legal Compliance Package for just R1,995-00 (Brand New Product)

With recent amendments to the below legislation, South African Educators and Management have new fiduciary duties and obligation in terms of the law. These obligations are not only applicable to reporting but to training, policy development and staff vetting. Ignorance of the law is certainly no excuse or defence.

South African council for educators’ act and SACE Code of Professional Ethics
The South African Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020
South African Schools Act
The Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977
The Children‘s Act 35 0f 2005 (As amended Act 41 of 2007)
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
Employment of Educators’ Act

Every Governing Body, School Board, Executive Principal and Corporate Board should be able to tick the following boxes should an incident take place at your school. Is your school able to stand up the scrutiny of the media and investigating officials?

Do we have the correct Child Protection Policies in place?
Are our Policies legally compliant with all relevant legislation?
Have our staff received the relevant required training and are they fully aware of their fiduciary duties when it comes to reporting obligations?

For just R1,995-00 (Once off payment), your school will receive the following:

Compliance audit

Our Legal Team will provide a full audit on all of you existing Policy Documents, a legally compliant audit report will be generated with recommendations.

Template Policy Documents in Word format

We will provide you with the following Policy Templates in a Word Format:

Child Protection Policy
Anti – Bullying Policy (Including all essential Cyber Bullying inclusions)
Cyber Safety Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Staff vetting Policy
Policy on Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Code of Conduct Handbook (Manual on conducting a disciplinary hearing at a State or Independent School)
ICT Policy for Learners, Staff and Parents
Policy on Sexual Assault
Policy on reporting Abuse
Teen Pregnancy Policy

Access to our Child Protection Legal Helpline

Access to our team of child protection experts for any legal advice, assistance with case management and SAPS liaison.

Child Protection training for all Staff and Management

Six X 30 Min Staff Development Workshops on video including workbooks, case studies, memorandums and an easy step by step protocol and procedure guide for each workshop
Each member of staff that completes the training will receive 6 SACE Accredited certificates

WORKSHOP 1

Dealing with the disclosure of Sexual Assault

An insight into the new Sexual Offences Amendment Act
Definition of Sexual Assault
Obligation to report when an Educator is the first witness
Protocols and procedure to follow
Parental notification
Medical Protocols
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 2

Dealing with Physical Abuse and Child Neglect

An Overview of The Children’s Act and the impact on Schools
Definition of Child Abuse
Obligations to report as an Educator
Protocol and Procedures to follow as an Educator
Parental notification
Form 22
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 3

Dealing with pornography, selfies and distribution within the school environment

Understanding the Criminal Procedures and Film and Publications Act
Obligations of the school to report the manufacture of child pornography
Assisting a child who is a victim of sexual grooming
Assisting a learner who is a victim of Cyber Bullying
Developing a Cyber protocol within the school environment

WORKSHOP 4

Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Self-mutilation

Understanding clinical depression
Symptoms from Gr R – Gr 12
Treatment and Classroom Support
The stages of Child/Teen suicidal ideation
Understanding the different types of Self-mutilation
The referral process and the obligation to report

WORKSHOP 5

Sexual harassment within the school environment

Definition of Sexual Harassment
Types of Sexual Harassment
Policy development
Reporting structures
Legal recourse

Workshop 6

Dealing with Gender Identity and the learner who decides to make a change

Understanding Gender change
Developing a Gender Change policy at your school
Psychological support
Parental contact
Dealing with Peer Victimisation
Accommodating the learner

Dear member of the school management team,

A cyber Security Workshop for the Education Environment

An essential 2 Hour Workshop for Primary and High Schools

Venue: Your school
Time: You choose
Cost R 195-00 per member of staff

Workbook and full manual
Certificate
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/10 Points/ Leadership and Management.)

Bookings are open for term 4 and the 2025 academic year.

Click on and populate the below link to book your schools workshop today:

Introduction

In an increasingly digital world, the safety and security of our educational institutions have never been more critical. Schools today are not just places of learning; they are repositories of valuable personal information and sensitive data belonging to students, parents, and staff. Unfortunately, this makes them prime targets for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities for identity theft, financial gain, or malicious intent.

Unlike huge corporations that have budgets of thousands of rands for cyber security, this workshop aims to protect a school on a minimal budget.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these vulnerabilities, with educational institutions facing a significant increase in cyber-attacks. Over the past year, 1.18 billion emails processed by SYNAQ contained threats, indicating that nearly half of all email interactions in schools are at risk. Cybercriminals have exploited the shift to online learning, with incidents of social engineering and ransomware attacks becoming more prevalent. For instance, schools in the Eastern Cape have experienced ransomware attacks that left them locked out of their data for nearly a year.

Recognizing these challenges, we are excited to propose a comprehensive cybersecurity workshop designed specifically for South African schools. Our goal is to empower educators and staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, fostering a safer and more secure learning environment for everyone involved.

Workshop Contents:

An introduction to Cyber Security

Why would schools be a target of Cyber-attacks?

Valuable data: Schools store large amount of valuable data and personal information. Including students, parents, and staff. This data can be exploited for identity theft, sold on the dark web, or used in phishing attacks to impersonate individuals.
Lack of training: Staff and students in educational settings often have limited awareness of cybersecurity risks. This lack of training makes them more susceptible to social engineering attacks, such as phishing, where attackers manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information.
Limited or no cybersecurity resources: Many schools operate with tight budgets, often allocating less than 1% of their IT budgets to cybersecurity. This lack of investment leads to inadequate security measures, making it easier for attackers to infiltrate their systems.
Increased Attack Surface: The shift to online learning and reliance on technology, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has expanded the attack surface for schools. Many institutions adopted new technologies rapidly, often without proper security measures, increasing vulnerability to cyber-attacks.

Understanding Cyber Threats

Definition of cyber threats: malicious activities targeting systems, networks, and individuals. These include:

Phishing attacks
Social engineering
Ransomware
Malware
Extortion
Insider threats
IoT threats
DDoS attacks

The risks and dangers of AI

Deepfakes, the new threat to educators and students.
Improved social engineering attacks.
Lack of Preparedness and Awareness.
Data and information are at risk.

The Role of Employees in Cybersecurity

Human error is the biggest risk in cyber security.
Human error accounts for approximately 95% of cybersecurity breaches.
Examples of risky behaviours: weak passwords, falling for phishing scams, and neglecting security protocols.

The solution

Training educators and office staff
Have a cyber safety mindset
Limit access to information
Learning how to properly secure passwords
Clear policies and procedures
Have backups of important data
Foster a culture of accountability

Dealing with a cyber predator in the education environment.

The identification of a potential predator

b) Evaluating the threats to staff and learners
Protocols and procedures to follow.

Cyber safety for educator- protecting yourselves:

Cyber safety section for staff learning how to protect themselves in the digital world.

Risks of Open Information

Having specific information open to the public can create vulnerabilities and make your school easier to attack.

The POPI Act

What is it?
How can a school be compliant?
Ways of keeping data safe.
Cyber Safety Best Practices, fixing your schools digital hygiene.

Tips on how to secure your school while on a budget.

Building a Cyber Safety Culture both with staff and students.

Educating and assigning tasks to make the most cyber safe environment.

Dear Colleague in Education,

“There’s a Monster in my Classroom” – A Workshop on Creating a Positive Discipline Environment for the Z and Alpha Generation.

An essential 2 Hour Workshop for Primary and High School Educators.

Venue: Your school
Time: You choose
Cost R 195-00 per member of staff

Workbook and full manual
Certificate
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/10 Points/ Leadership and Management.)

Please see optional parent talk below

Introduction

Millennial Parents and their Gen Z and Alpha Children, think, act, interoperate and process everything very differently. It is critical, as an educator, to understand the psychology behind these generations if we have any chance of fighting the ongoing battle against ill-discipline in the classroom.

One of the key elements that affect the health of the school’s environment is the issue of managing learner behaviour through the disciplinary processes of a school. Management, educators and other staff are dealing with problematic behaviour from the learners on a daily basis.

We live in a time where there appears to be a real decline in the area of discipline in general. The result of this decline is seen and felt by educators and school management who deal with the learner. Learners are lacking some basic character elements, such as a good work ethic, taking responsibility for their actions, self-control, open disrespect, defiance to name a few.

There are many factors that contribute to this, such as family life, rights based thinking without responsibility, exposure to violence, learners influence on one another, poverty and/or wealth, conduct of our countries leaders and learners’ developmental difficulties.

Workshop Content

Section A

An in-depth psychological profile on understanding the behaviour and actions of:

Generation Alpha (Born, or will be born between 2010 and 2025)

Generation Alpha is the first generation to experience remote classrooms, streaming services and portable devices from early childhood. Generation Alpha has been shown to develop characteristics such as hyper-connectivity, independence and visual learning. Alpha children are connected more than ever due to their technologically based way of living. They also prefer to learn visually, especially due to their technological involvement. A lack of relational and communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and compassion and thoughtfulness toward others are critical qualities missing from Generation Alpha.

Generation Z (Born between 1995 and 2010)

Generation Z, aged 10 – 25, comprises one of the largest group of passionates – those who report the most intense feelings about a range of global issues. A typical Gen Zer is a self-driver who cares about others, strives for a diverse community, is highly collaborative and social, values flexibility, relevance, authenticity and non-hierarchical leadership. These characteristics cause huge discipline issues when traditional methods are utilised in the school environment.

The Millennial Parent (Born 1981 to 1996)

Millennial parents tend to be more open minded than any of the generations before them and do not ascribe to overly specific parenting styles but rather find value in positive parenting over authoritarian discipline. The biggest challenges millennial parents face include dealing with stress, finances, raising children in a digital age, parental guilt and balancing work and family life. These parents often become hostile when approached because of their child’s ill-discipline.

Section B

Discipline vs punitive implementation
Understanding the purpose of discipline in the school environment
An introduction to positive discipline
The various paradigms that influence our approach to discipline
Staff and personal discipline

Section C

Classroom management

An educators ethical responsibilities in respect of discipline
Diligence and co-operation
Implementing the schools code of conduct and managing effective punitive action
Dealing with a belligerent learner

Section D

Using emotional intelligence as a discipline base-line

Empathy
Effective communication
Social skills
Motivation
Conflict resolution
Dealing with emotional triggers

Section E

Teaching techniques to keep Gen Alpha and Z engaged in the classroom. The creation of a meaningful learning experience leads to a disciplined environment:

Use of technology
Short visual content
Interactive learning
Collaborative learning
Real world application
Gamification
Social media integration

Optional parent talk

Positive discipline in the Millennial Home Duration: 1 Hour Cost: R3,000-00

Topics

The 10 big discipline mistakes Millennial Parents make

Setting cyber boundaries

Parental roles and responsibilities

Supporting my child’s teacher

Dealing with gaming addiction

Challenges facing teens in South Africa today – setting parental boundries

Code of Conduct and full Policy Legal Audit as well as Policy Templates, Disciplinary Guidelines and access to our Legal Helpline, for a once off payment of R1,995-00

Dear valued client,

As we start the last quarter of the 2022 academic year, every school should be reviewing all Policy Documents as well as the Schools Code of Conduct to ensure that all documentation is legally compliant, incorporates the changes in recent legislation and falls within the new Transformation Guidelines as laid out by the Department of Basic Education.

School governance in South Africa is about the single most important factor in education that appears to experience apparently insurmountable challenges.

At Buswell and Associates, we are deeply committed to schools and understand the opportunities and challenges that you face. We deliver high quality training, products and advice to schools on a national scale at affordable prices. Recognised as a leading service provider in the South African education sector, we have a team of specialists with experience in all aspects of school management and provide accessible, independent and committed advice.

When you purchase this product, you will receive the following:

Code of conduct – An external legal review audit

Following numerous allegations of the lack of transformation at schools around the country, we have noted that most Codes of Conduct at South African schools comply with the constitution but polices are often implemented unevenly in many cases and make learners feel uncomfortable.

Legal review and audit

Our educational legal team, will provide a full legal review/audit of your schools Code of Conduct to ensure that:

There are no policies’ or clauses that could lead to the school being accused of structural racism or institutional discrimination.
Your Code of conduct and disciplinary processes are aligned with the latest legislation.
All Codes of conduct policies are comprehensive, legal and current.
Your Code of conduct represents the “whole school” positive behaviour approach and is inclusive.

Additional Policy documents to be audited:

Admission policy
Staff equity policy
Language policy
Religious policy
HIV Policy

A copy of the guidelines to the Codes of Conduct and Disciplinary procedure Hand guide (electronic copy)

The purpose of this valuable hand guide is to assist staff and management with the following:

To align the school’s disciplinary proceedings with the latest legislation
To advise schools of their obligations and administrative procedures for disciplinary procedures for disciplinary proceeding as contained in the codes of conduct for learners as adopted by each school
To give guidelines on conducting a disciplinary hearing and the due process to safe guard the interests of the learner and party involved in the disciplinary procedure

Topics covered in this hand guide/support pack

The Schools Codes of Conduct

A legal perspective, objectives and requirements, processes for the establishment, scope, structural framework for a supportive and restorative codes legal infringements.

School rules

Categories and the accommodation of religious or cultural practices.

The disciplinary procedure

The management of the process, guiding principles, school governance, administrative action, hearings, suspension, notices, collective action appeals, role of the chair, evidence leader, mitigating circumstances and the media.

Whole school governance manual – 6 products in one, for the exclusive use of your management team as well as all educators. This product includes the following manuals:

Child protection manual (Ensuring compliance with all reporting obligations)
School safety manual (Ensuring compliance with the NOASH Act)
A comprehensive school discipline manual
Staff wellness manual
Prevention and management of racism and segregation manual

These manuals contain policy documents as well as templates for all Umalusi audit requirements.

Legal consultation – help desk- school governance solutions focused and pragmatic advice

Out team of legal experts are available to schools on a 24-hour basis. We serve as a single point of reference for schools, providing access to the expertise of our educational legal services team. Together, we have sector specific knowledge and experience.

Our aim is to empower our clients’ decision making and help them find effective solutions to the legal issues.

The help desk provides consultancy, advice and immediate input to the following:

Review of any litigation documents sent by an attorney on behalf of a learner/parent
Disciplinary hearing case management( Staff, educators and learners)
Codes of conduct queries
Drawing up of charge sheets
Allegations and reports of sexual assault and abuse cases
Drug search and testing advice
Peer victimisation
Social media issues/pornography/harassment
The death of a learner or member of staff
Staff discipline issues

Benefits to becoming a Platinum school

Instant access to competent, sound legal advice
Improved governance in the school, which is more effective in raising or maintaining high standards
Avoidance of legal litigation which can be very costly
A support mechanism to management and the school based support team to ensure legislative compliance when reporting cases
Compliance with the criminal procedures act, children’s and sexual offences acts
A regular review of your Codes of conduct in order to provide an inclusive and appropriate set of rules.
Legal school clients receive legal updates on any changes in legislation and case law

Membership to The Uyazi? Professional Development Forum

Interns, Educators, Social Workers, OT’s and Psychologists

(A once-off individual membership fee of only R120-00)

Having trained over 30,000 Educators and Health Care Professionals over the last 25 years, I have had the privilege of forming relationships with many dedicated professionals who really make a huge difference in the Basic Education environment. We have had many requests from individuals who would dearly like to have access to our products, Services and training material in their private capacity, often due to severe budgetary restraints within the school environment.

Here is your opportunity to join our professional forum for only a once-off membership fee of R120-00 and have access to the following at no additional cost:

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Access to our dedicated Uyazi? Help Line, providing Legal Advice as well as Psychological Support

A monthly newsletter covering issues of Child Protection, Discipline, Legislative changes and current topics

Preferential rates and booking privileges on all future workshops

A copy of our Barriers to Learning Program for Educators and Health Care Professionals

SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.) per workshop completed

You will receive a download link to 20 of our top Pre-recorded Workshops, Workbooks and Comprehensive Memorandums. We have put together a series of critical Staff Development Training Products that incorporate all new legislative changes that are relevant to the Basic Education Sector, from Pre-Primary to High School. The Series is divided into two sections, the first covers all aspects of the legal obligations that Educators/Health Care Professionals are faced with and the second part provides educators with the knowledge and skills to support learners with emotional issues that they may have to deal with on a daily basis.

Workshop topics include:

My Legal Rights and Obligations as a Professional working within the school environment
An Introduction to Trauma and Trauma Counselling
Basic Counselling
Dealing with the Death of a member of the school community
Dealing with the disclosure of Sexual Assault
Dealing with Physical Abuse and Child Neglect
A Social Media Guide For Educators and Parents
Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Self-Mutilation
Sexual Harassment within the school environment
Dealing with Gender Identity and the Learner who decides to make a change
Teaching Sexuality in the School environment

SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.) per workshop completed

How do I join The Uyazi? Professional Development Forum?

Make a once-off payment of R120-00 into the below Bank Account using your name as our reference.

An essential product for every educator who deals with children that may experience barriers to learning from Pre-School to High School

All staff will have access to this fantastic teaching tool for only R395-00 Per school

Since the return to school after multiple lockdowns, the school environment has become exceptionally difficult and very demanding of teachers. More and more learners are being diagnosed with disorders which can cause barriers to learning. These need to be managed by the teacher in the classroom. Often, teachers do not know what the symptoms of various disorders are and therefore interpret the child’s behaviour as misbehaviour which leads to disciplining the child. This can be very frustrating for the child and the teacher.

The purpose of this manual is to:

Help teachers to understand the nature and symptoms of disorders
Help teachers to identify possible barriers to learning
Provide tips on how to manage these in the classroom
Assisting with early identification and intervention
Making the appropriate referral

The manual is divided into the following sections.

Introduction
Relevant Department of Basic Education policies and white papers
Identifying the symptoms of disorders, referring to the right professional and management in the classroom

REFERRING TO THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL

Child and adolescent Psychiatrist
Neurologist
Paediatrician
Educational Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Speech and Hearing Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Optometrist
Audiologist

Understanding the effects of scheduled medication for chronic illnesses and the management of the symptoms in the classroom

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Intellectual disabilities
Communication disorders

Language disorders
Speech sound disorder
Stuttering
Social (pragmatic) communication disorder

Autism Spectrum disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Specific Learning Disorder
Tic disorders
Motor disorders

Developmental co-ordination
Stereotypical movement disorder

MOOD AND RELATED DISORDERS

Bi-polar depression
Depressive disorders

Disruptive mood regulation disorder
Major depressive disorder

Anxiety disorders

Separation anxiety disorder
Selective mutism
Specific phobia
Social anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Anorexia
Hair pulling and skin picking
Trauma and stressor related disorders

Reactive attachment disorder
Disinhibited social engagement disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder for 6 years and younger and older than 6 years
Acute stress disorder
Adjustment disorders

DISRUPTIVE, IMPULSE-CONTROL AND CONDUCT DISORDERS

Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Intermittent explosive Disorder
Conduct disorder

OTHER DISORDERS

Stimulant-related Disorders (drugs and alcohol)

Alcohol intoxication
Cannabis use disorders and cannabis intoxication
Inhalant intoxication

Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV
Relational Problems (parents and siblings)
Abuse and Neglect

SENSORY AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS

Visual impairments
Auditory impairments
Sensory Integration
Cerebral Palsy
Down’s syndrome
Albinism
Epilepsy

RESOURCES

How to order this product for your school:

Click on the link below OR
Make a payment of R395-00 into our bank account using your schools name as a reference
Send a copy of your Proof of Payment to admin@buswellandassociates.co.za along with the following information:
Schools name/ Person responsible for order/ Invoice details/ email address

CHILD PROTECTION STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR PRE-SCHOOL, PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

FOR ONLY R1,995-00 YOUR SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE:

Six X 30 Min Staff Development Workshops on video including workbooks, case studies, memorandums and an easy step by step protocol and procedure guide for each workshop
Access to our team of child protection experts when dealing with difficult cases
Each member of staff that completes the training will receive 6 SACE Accredited certificates

WORKSHOP 1

Dealing with the disclosure of Sexual Assault

An insight into the new Sexual Offences Amendment Act
Definition of Sexual Assault
Obligation to report when an Educator is the first witness
Protocols and procedure to follow
Parental notification
Medical Protocols
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 2

Dealing with Physical Abuse and Child Neglect

An Overview of The Children’s Act and the impact on Schools
Definition of Child Abuse
Obligations to report as an Educator
Protocol and Procedures to follow as an Educator
Parental notification
Form 22
Case studies for Pre-school, Primary and High Schools

WORKSHOP 3

Dealing with pornography, selfies and distribution within the school environment

Understanding the Criminal Procedures and Film and Publications Act
Obligations of the school to report the manufacture of child pornography
Assisting a child who is a victim of sexual grooming
Assisting a learner who is a victim of Cyber Bullying
Developing a Cyber protocol within the school environment

WORKSHOP 4

Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Self-mutilation

Understanding clinical depression
Symptoms from Gr R – Gr 12
Treatment and Classroom Support
The stages of Child/Teen suicidal ideation
Understanding the different types of Self-mutilation
The referral process and the obligation to report

WORKSHOP 5

Sexual harassment within the school environment

Definition of Sexual Harassment
Types of Sexual Harassment
Policy development
Reporting structures
Legal recourse

Workshop 6

Dealing with Gender Identity and the learner who decides to make a change

Understanding Gender change
Developing a Gender Change policy at your school
Psychological support
Parental contact
Dealing with Peer Victimisation
Accommodating the learner

A Series of Workshops Dealing with Adolescent Mental Health Issues and Basic Counselling

Following the fantastic response from schools after having purchased our training series on Child Protection, it is with pleasure that we release our new training package – “Emotional First Aid for Educators”. For only R1,995-00 your school will receive:

Four X 45 Minute Training Videos with Workbooks
Memorandum: The Guide to Basic Counselling and dealing with Trauma in the School Environment and Barriers to Learning – Dealing with Anxiety and Depression in the Classroom
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.) per workshop completed

Use these products to train at staff meetings, staff development days or let each member of staff work through them at their own leisure. There is no expiry date, you own the rights to these products.

INTRODUCTION

Understanding and dealing with Anxiety in the classroom (Duration 45 Minutes)

Defining Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms of Adolescent Anxiety Disorder
Assisting the learner in the classroom
Working with the child’s family
The side effects of prescribed medication

An introduction to trauma (Duration 45 Minutes)

An introduction to bereavement
Understanding the grief process
Definition of trauma
Types of trauma
Phases of trauma
Identifying symptoms presented in the classroom from Gr R – Gr 12
Long term effects of a traumatic experience on childhood development

An introduction to basic counselling (Duration 45 Minutes)

Defining counselling
The goals and aims of counselling
The do’s and don’ts
Counselling ethics and values
Sympathy, identification and empathy

Basic counselling (Duration 45 Minutes)

Counselling frameworks
Stages of counselling
Body language
Process of the counselling model
Using questions effectively
Problems in questioning
Dealing with the child’s parent or care giver

Learner Cyber Safety Talks for Primary and High School Learners: presented by John Buswell

(These productions can be used by teachers, in the classroom, online, at any time, for years to come.)

Introduction

South African learners have increased their online time spend by over 400% in the last two years following the outbreak of COVID-19, subsequent lock downs and online classes. This increase in “screen time” has exposed both primary and high school learners to different risks, including cyberbullying, sexual grooming, the sharing of sexual content and gaming addiction.

In a recent study by the World Economic Forum, it was found that 62% of South African Children have been exposed to at least one cyber risk. 55% of children polled were victims of cyber bullying, 11% had chatted to a stranger online and 18 % had engaged in online sexual behaviour. These statistics place South Africa in the top 10 of the countries that are at risk out of the 29 countries polled.

The New Cybercrimes Act

Leaners who cyber bully, threaten or send pornographic pictures can be sentenced to 15 years imprisonment or a substantial fine or both.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, bringing South Africa’s cybersecurity laws in line with the rest of the world. The bill, which is now an act of parliament, creates offences for and criminalises, amongst others, the disclosure of data massages which are harmful. Examples of such data messages include:

Those which incite violence or damage to property
Those which threaten persons with violence or damage to property
Those which contain an intimate image sent without the subject’s consent

A person who is convicted of an offence under the cybercrimes act is liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period of up to 15 years or both.

Cyber Safety Production Grade 4’s – Gr 7’s

Duration: 1 Hour / Cost: R1,000-00 per product. Includes presentation, video inserts and power point show. Topics to be covered:

Understanding the good, the bad and the ugly when using: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, including examples.
Profiling of an online predator, how they find you, meet you and how to avoid becoming a victim
Cyber bullying, the definition, reporting and helping a friend
Playing the selfie game, keeping a clean cyber image
The Cybercrimes Act – even children can be sent to jail
The dangers of Pornography and selfies
The golden rules to keeping safe in cyber space

Cyber Safety Production for High School Learners

Duration: 1 Hour / Cost: R1,000-00 per product. Includes presentation, video inserts and power point show. Topics to be covered:

Understanding the good, the bad and the ugly when using: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, including examples.
Profiling of an online predator, how they find you, meet you and how to avoid becoming a victim
Cyber bullying, the definition, reporting and helping a friend
Playing the selfie game, keeping a clean cyber image
The Cybercrimes Act – even children can be sent to jail
The dangers of Pornography and selfies
The golden rules to keeping safe in cyber space
The damage that your profile can do to your university application

Dear Principal and Head the Life Orientation Department

Following the release of the latest Teen Pregnancy Statistics for the last year, it has been reported that well over 200,000 girls fell pregnant, many of whom are between the ages of 10 and 14 years old, we need to act, and act fast, to prevent many more young girls from destroying their lives. The only effective way of prevention is to provide quality training that enables adolescent to understand exactly how their bodies work, make informed choices and not succumb to peer pressure.

We have just produced 2 stunning Pre-recorded Learner Education Products on Teen Sexuality and Puberty for both Primary (Gr 6/7) and High School learners. These interactive workshops were produced at our state of the art facilities and make use of direct links, visual graphics, video content and real case studies. Your LO Department will be able to make use of these training products for years to come.

Product 1

Teen Sexuality Gr 6 and Gr 7

(Cost for 3 products R1,495-00)

Puberty – My changing body : Duration 30 Min

An introduction to teen sexuality

The Male Sexual Anatomy

The Female Sexual Anatomy

Understanding Conception

Setting those boundaries

Making the right choices and the potential consequences : Duration 30 Min

Understanding contraception

Sexually transmitted infections, treatment and the long term consequences

HIV in South Africa today – the real facts

Making proactive choices

Dealing with the real issues facing young teens : Duration 30 Min

Gender Respect

Keeping safe at home parties

Drink spiking

Defining sexual assault and getting the right help

The most embarrassing questions answered accurately

Product 2

Teen Sexuality – High School

(Cost of all 3 recordings: R1,495.00)

Understanding my body –“Back to basics” – Sexual Anatomy : Duration 30 Min

The Male Sexual Anatomy

The Female Sexual Anatomy

The dangers of an unplanned sexual contact

Setting relationship boundaries

Making informed choices as a young teen : Duration 30 Min

The prevention of teen pregnancy

Contraception and your life choices

Sexuality transmitted infections and the consequences

HIV in South Africa today – the real facts

Challenges facing teens :Duration 30 Min

The consequences of home parties

Avoiding drug rape

Sexual assault, definition and the reporting channels

Answering those embarrassing questions

A SERIES OF RECORDED, PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON DEALING WITH LOSS, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

These training video Productions are aimed at educators, management and support staff

Dear client

Thousands of COVID-19 related Deaths having been reported since the beginning of the year in SA. These are no longer numbers or statistics reported in the media, these are family members, friends, colleagues, teachers, principals, parents and learners.

The hundreds of school-based staff, teachers, learners and parents that have passed away as a result of COVID-19, the resurgence in infections and a new variant, will have a devastating effect on colleagues, learners and the school based community as a whole.

The joint vision of every member of staff after participating in this training should be:

To establish a “Whole School” readiness program to deal with the current COVID situation as well as to plan for any future incidents that they may have to deal with. Every member of your school community should be Prepared, Supportive and Informed.

The aim of these workshops is to ensure that staff feel more confident and are equipped to help a child who is going through bereavement.

”Ordinarily, children do not have the means to assimilate death into their present experience, and grieving adults around them are dealing with their own sense of loss. In these situations, children’s emotional needs may not be given due consideration because adults are too busy or lack the skills to listen or explain the situation appropriately. Those involved with children, such as extended family, educational institutions or faith-based organisations, then need to take responsibility for educating learners about death, rather than assuming that someone else will.” (Kubler-Ross & Kessler 2005).

Following the fantastic response from schools after having purchased both our training series on Child Protection and Emotional First Aid for Educators, it is with pleasure that we release our new training package – “Dealing with the Death of a Member of the School Community”. For only R1,995-00 your school will receive:

Five X 30 Minute Training Videos with Workbooks
Memorandum: The Guide to Dealing with Grief, Bereavement and Trauma as a result of a death in the school environment.
Policy Document Template in Word Format
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/5 Points/ Leadership and Management.) per workshop completed

WORKSHOP 1 – AN INTRODUCTION TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT WITHIN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. DURATION: 30 Mins

Understanding the childhood trauma associated with the death of a loved one
Bereavement – assisting a child with unresolved grief. The symptoms and assisting in the classroom
Understanding the concept of grief amongst adults and children
The seven stages of grief and the vital role that a teacher can play in helping a child to find the way forward

WORKSHOP 2 – DEALING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS IN THE CLASSROOM. DURATION: 30 Mins

The importance of providing a sense of normality
Providing a relief and an outlet for grief
Providing a listening ear
The opportunity to be a child or a teen
General support
Resources
Taking care of yourself

WORKSHOP 3 – THE ROLE OF SMT’S, SBST’S AND EDUCATORS WHEN RESPONDING TO A DEATH WITHIN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. DURATION 30 Mins

Establishing a crisis counselling protocol
Emergency management plan
Crisis and grief counselling services
Pastoral care team
Death notification protocols and procedures
Verification of information
Notification of a death – Staff
Learner notification plan
Setting out a statement for parents
Media – legislative authority for releasing information

WORKSHOP 4 – FUNERALS, MEMORIAL SERVICES AND CONTROLLING SPONTANEOUS OUTBREAKS OF GRIEF. DURATION:30 Mins

COVID – 19 Special regulations
Participation of learners
Dealing with spontaneous memorials
Timing of memorial activities
Equitable policies
Constructive expression of grief
Handling of traumatic reminders for learners and staff
Personal effects of the deceased
Impact on learning
Dealing with special circumstances(Suicide of a learner or staff member

WORKSHOP 5 – DEVELOPING FUTURE PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES. DURATION 30 Mins

Developing a bereavement protocol
Designated areas for special support
Monitoring and referring
Persons needing special support
Ongoing support
Special consideration for sensitive deaths – Suicide
Appropriate statements and potentially unhelpful approaches

AN ONLINE WORKSHOP ON THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN

SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS – HEALING THE PAST

BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO PERSON IS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER

COST: R100-00 PER DELEGATE

SACE CPTD allocation /Type 3 / 10 points / Leadership and management

There are few things that divide a school, its educators, learners and parents more than an accusation of racism levied against a member of staff, past or present. The consequences are devastating on the school community and the after effects linger for many years, with some schools’ reputations damaged or destroyed after just one incident.

The National media often point fingers at the institution and often query what training and policies were put in place to prevent incidents of racism before this specific event took place.

Schools are a microcosm of society and we have noticed an increase in the number of serious incidents of discrimination, particularly racism.

Section 29(3) of the constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race. Further, as all schools are entrusted with the care and guidance of minors, they have a constitutional responsibility to ensure a child’s right to basic education and that this access is not infringed upon.

Educators do have a level of power over learners and negative and discriminative words and actions can harm a child irreparably.

Online Workshop
Content

Introduction

Understanding the
background of integration since 1994 and the causes of racial discrimination
facing education in South Africa – dealing with the past.

Defining racism and
discrimination

What
is race?
Defining
shades of racism
Understanding
systematic racism
Defining
hate speech
The
paradigms of the “old” South African
Understanding
the term “The race card”
Racism
amongst learners – The 10-point test

The policies guiding integration in SA schools

The vision
Establishing the values
An inclusive approach
Employment of educators
The importance of inclusive curriculum

Portrait of an integrated school “from the outside looking in”

Leadership and management
Support material
Food and entertainment
Sport arts and culture
Religious observance
“Us and them” syndrome

Taking the journey

Acknowledging the need for action
Assessing the problem
Involving the role players
Setting up a strategy

Strategies for transformation. Drafting a policy on racism

The scope of the policy
Interpretations and definitions
The role of management and its responsibilities
The role of educators’, learners and parents
Required conduct from all concerned
Procedure, both informal and formal
Application of the policy

Towards a common future

Infusing the classroom with a culture of human rights
Nurturing a culture of communication and participation
Making multilingualism happen
Affirming our common citizenship

In actual practice

Disciplinary investigation and
procedure when a member of staff is accused of racism
Dealing with the racist parent
Peer exclusion and racism
Responding to accusations of racism and dealing with the media

Positive discipline in the classroom – Assertiveness –how to stand up and not lose face in front of a belligerent child.

Introduction

WORKSHOP CONTENT

Discipline vs punitive implementation
Understanding the purpose of discipline in the school environment
The various paradigms that influence our approach to discipline
Staff and personal discipline

Classroom management

An educator’s ethical responsibilities in respect of discipline
Diligence and co-operation
Classroom management
Creating a classroom code of conduct
Dealing with large classes and discipline
Promoting active learning
Dealing with stress as an educator
Implementing the schools code of conduct and managing effective punitive action

ATTENTION: The Life orientation department, educators, school counsellors and management

Having spent the past three months researching and writing our new drug workshop, it is apparent that very few people have an intimate knowledge about the subject.

If you are not able to identify, understand the symptoms and educate learners about the following drugs – you need this workshop!!!!

Sugars, Nyape, Planzana, Kwape, Jellies, Matakwane, Double dipped, Penguins, Nose Candy, Tjoeff, Khat, Kuber, Mitsubishis and Slag

Introduction

Substance abuse has no distinction in social status, race, religion or gender. The fact is the abuse of drugs and alcohol amongst our youth is out of control.

Here are some alarming facts:

South African school children spend up to 7 billion Rand on drugs and alcohol each year
The drug problem has increased by 500% over the past 6 years
At any stage, there are over 600 children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old in rehabilitation
It is estimated that there are over 235 000 teenage addicts in South Africa
20% of teenage girls have an alcohol addiction problem
The average addict starts using drugs at the age of 8 and by the age of 11 are full on addicts

Workshop content

Section 1

Drug classification, substance identification, physical and psychological symptoms and the long term effects of substance abuse

The following drug categories will be included in the workshop:

Tranquilisers
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Designer drugs
Anabolic steroids
Sedative hypnotics (Including Alcohol)
Narcotic analgesics (opiates)

Section 2

Addiction

The stages of addiction
Understanding addiction as a developmental disease
An introduction to rehabilitation techniques used in South Africa
Working with a recovering addict
Assisting the addicts family

Section 3

The right to search, seize and test for an illegal substances

An overview of:

The criminal procedure act 51 of 1997
The drug and drug trafficking act 140 of 1992
The South African schools act 84 of 1996

General guidelines
How to conduct a search
Seizing and disposing of an illegal substance
Drug testing at an educational facility
Procedures and test kits to be used
Testing for anabolic steroids – The legalities

Section 4

Substance abuse prevention programme

Introducing the Lets Stop Drug (LSD) campaign at your school
Teaching learners about the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the classroom
Parent education programme
The identification of dealer networks in your community
Providing information to the SAPS utilising crime line

Stress Generates Rage and Rage Generates Violence.

HIDDEN RAGE – A Staff Development workshop on The Prevention and Management of School Violence and includes teaching Anger Management Skills to Learners in both Primary and High Schools

Workshop includes:

Virtual facilitation by John Buswell
Workbook
Memorandum: The Guide to dealing with violence in the School Environment
SACE accredited certificate (CPTD allocation/Type 3/10 Points/ Leadership and Management.)

BACK GROUND

Hidden in every classroom, amongst familiar faces and personalities, sits a child engulfed in rage.

These children could be pushed over the edge of sanity by a variety of circumstances, perhaps the breakdown of family relationships, poverty, stress or unfair treatment at school, bullying or often just a pile up of several different problems.

Stress generates rage and rage generates violence. Pushed beyond breaking point, the learner sometimes lashes out randomly at who ever happens to be at hand, perhaps an educator or a group of learners – this could result in death.

Crime statistics show that in the last year in South African Schools:

345 assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm(assault GBH) and 546 common assault cases
9 Murders and 19 attempted murders

The Workshop

Section 1 – Disruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders

(Dealing with Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder and Conduct Disorder)

Identifying the symptoms
Medical and psychological referral
Treatment
Help in the classroom
Understanding the factors that most influence impulsive and aggressive behaviour
Identifying the symptoms of Hidden Rage: Physical, Psychological and Cognitive

Section 2 – The “Whole School” solution

Developing a strategic intervention model when dealing with an angry child
Learning to re-direct behaviour that can threaten the safety of others
Teaching children and teens the long term skills of impulse control
Prevention and intervention techniques that are effective in different settings
Disciplining the violent child, suspension and the disciplinary hearing
Developing a peer confrontation strategy
Teaching anger management techniques, Pre-school, Primary and High School
Educators rights when they become a victim of school violence

Developing your schools code of conduct, new legislated policy requirements and preparing for a disciplinary hearing in 2021.

For both state and independent schools.

Section 8 of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 (hereafter the Schools Act) determines that the management of a school must adopt a code of conduct for the learners of the school. The code of conduct contains the disciplinary rules for learners and is therefore crucial to school discipline. Equally important is the fact that these rules must be properly implemented and enforced to ensure a disciplined education and school environment. This implies sound school governance and a staff and management body that is well-informed about the legal nature and consequences of a code of conduct. In short, it requires school governance that is based on a solid legal footing. Be that as it may, the stark realities of everyday school life unfortunately paint a different picture, one that is marred by countless incidents at disorganised and undisciplined schools where learners openly and unashamedly disrupt the education process while confused and ignorant governing bodies and educators seem unable to tackle learner misconduct and restore discipline at school.

This practical workshop will empower delegates to understand the legal nature of the school’s code of conduct, with emphasis on the implementation and enforcement of disciplinary rules in the case of learner misconduct.

Schools code of conduct – a legal perspective

The constitutional background to the school’s code of conduct
The administration of the school’s code of conduct and the responsibility of the school’s disciplinary committee
The role of the disciplinary committee
Handling the threat of parental legal litigation

Dealing with serious misconduct

Disciplinary Hearings

Legal background to discipline
Misconduct investigations and the legal shortfalls
Notice of the hearing
Composition of a tribunal
Logistical arrangements
Procedures during disciplinary hearings
The role of the chairperson
Informing the accused learner of his/her rights
The right to an interpreter
The right to representation
Witnesses
Nature of questioning
Findings and recommendations
Disciplinary action
Penalties
The right of appeal

Processing of recommendations for suspension and Expulsion

Implications for learners in hostels
Alternative placement of an expelled learner

Appeals against suspension or expulsion

Mitigating circumstances
Processing an appeal
The appeals committee
Handling of media enquires

Live Zoom Learner Workshop: Study Skills, Time Management, Academic Planning and The Prevention of Learner Burnout

Introduction

Learners in the South African Education system, as with the rest of the world, find themselves in one of the most challenging times of their lives due to the COVID – 19 epidemic and subsequent lock down restrictions. As schools slowly re open and our lives start to return to normal, time management and academic planning will become one of the greatest skills that learners, educators and parents will have to master. One of the biggest challenges that learners face from Gr 5 – Gr 12 is that they do not have adequate planning skills. This practical workshop teaches learners to work independently, develop study skills techniques and create a weekly planner, monthly study time table that correlates to their exam time table and a task priority system for projects and homework. Learners are unable to manage stress and the real potential of burnout from fatigue.

The system enables parents and educators to monitor progress and ensure that the full subject content has been thoroughly worked through and that sufficient revision has taken place.

The Presenter:

John Buswell has presented the Basic Study Skills and Planning Workshop to well over 30 000 learners at schools throughout South Africa over the last 5 years, including both the IEB as well as the NSC Syllabus. Each workshop is designed to incorporate age appropriate content suitable for each grade.

We invite parents to join their children at the workshop at no additional cost.

This is a practical and interactive workshop. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children so that there can be a common understanding of what needs to be done. So often, studying is something that causes a great deal of conflict in the home. By working together, parents and students can negotiate the best way forward. Students will leave the workshop with a personalized plan that can be implemented immediately.

WORKSHOP CONTENT

An introduction to the world of effective learning