THE S1 YEAR TEAM

S1 Year Head

Mrs Cullen

S1 Pupil support teachers.

Miss Farrell Mr McEnaney Mr Johnson Miss Logan

Learning Intention

Success Criteria

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MESP: Developing the Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical

Wellbeing of our LHS Pupils

1. To explore what we mean by MESP and the purpose of the LHS MESP courses

2. To look at the S1 MESP course and how this links to S2

1. To fully understand ‘MESP’ at LHS

2. To fully understand the content of the S1 MESP course and the transition into S2

‘MESP’ at Larbert High School

• When our pupils arrive at LHS, their ‘MESP’ class may not at first stand out on their time table. But it’s important.

• Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical Wellbeing

• One period per week

MESP at Larbert High School

This short video, therefore, helps to showcase what we mean by MESP and how it is part of the entire school curriculum

here at LHS:

MESP at Larbert High School

• As you can see, our pupils are able to engage with aspects relating to their ‘MESP’ throughout the school day and across the entire curriculum

• This is due to the fact that we feel the development of their MESP is crucial in helping pupils to become successful learners, confident individual, responsible citizens and effective contributors

Topics and Themes

• Specifically designed to ensure that pupils receive the support they need during the transitional period.

• Allowing them to develop across a number of areas in the MESP curriculum.

• Taught mostly by Year Team.

• Provides opportunities to talk openly about issues with someone they know and trust.

Topics and ThemesOur pupils are able to explore and enjoy a variety of topics.

T.O.W.I.L Cool Heads Futurama Gogglebox Be Kind

Introduction to life here at LHS and incorporates many issues such as: navigating the school, relationships with peers and how to get involved in school life.

Explores stresses which can be found in the daily lives of pupils and how we can use strategies to combat these.

Allows pupils to best plan and think about their future. This group of lessons come in the lead up to the S1 Curriculum review.

Focuses upon all of the issues which young people may see on TV. Scenarios relating to emergency situations to issues relating to drugs and alcohol.

Be Kind aims to highlight the importance of being kind, respectful and civil to all of the people around you.

MESP in Action

• The following slide shows some real examples of MESP in action within MESP classes in the past year and across the curriculum on our Twitter page.

• In all cases, pupils were given an opportunity to develop an aspect of their wellbeing; whether that was their mental, emotional, physical or social skills.

MESP in Action

Progression from S1 MESP into S2

• As pupils progress from S1 into S2, they will build upon the foundations of their knowledge from S1 and explore more complex issues relating to life –inside and outside of school.

• Mental and sexual health; discrimination and stereotyping; exploring career pathways and employment choices and more.

Questions?

• If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to ask, tweet or get in contact.