Few teenagers are very positive in their outlook; fewer possess the tools and skills to build upon the aspirations they do have, and indeed many will drift into activity which can range from binge drinking to knife crime.
These are not obvious areas for intervention by a classroom teacher. However it is critical for schools to introduce frameworks that help teenagers to develop a more positive approach to life through adopting effective, practical principles that lead them to success in the early stages of their lives and beyond.
Kevin Vaughan-Smith, Managing Director of FranklinCovey says, "Teenagers want to gain control of their lives; they want to have their talents channelled productively even though they may currently channel them in a negative way."
It is this thinking that has led FranklinCovey to develop a programme which can be integrated into the learning timetable in a flexible way. The new Level 2 Certificate in Personal Effectiveness can provide a real, beneficial impact by teaching our teenagers the best way forward for them as individuals. Based on the hugely successful book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers, this provides a practical framework to support young people in achieving success in their school and home lives. The material is proving a valuable resource to support the Healthy Schools agenda, the SEAL initiative and the new PSHE curriculum.
The Certificate in Personal Effectiveness provides teachers with a much needed resource and has been approved by the QCA because of its potential to have a positive impact on teenagers.
Teachers are being accredited now to deliver the programme. This is done via a one day training session, which enables them to teach the flexible modules in their class/school when they leave that day.
The awarding body which supports this qualification and FranklinCovey is Qualifications Network. For details of how to become a centre to deliver this qualification, please contact Lynne Peaston on:
Tel: 0845 121 8328
Please contact FranklinCovey's Education Team on 01295 274100 for further information about this exciting new programme or visit our website www.franklincovey.co.uk/education
